China's demand for forself-assemble furniture has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both production and demand will continue to grow. This new study examines China's economic trends, investment environment, industry development, supply and demand, industry capacity, industry structure, marketing channels and major industry participants. Historical data (1992, 1997 and 2002) and long-term forecasts throught 2007 and 2012 are presented. Major producers in China are profiled.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 

 

 

 
I. INTRODUCTION
 

 
Report Scope and Methodology
 
Executive Summary
 

 
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
 

 
Economic Outlook
 
Key Economic Indicators
 
Industrial Output
 
Population and Labor
 
Foreign Investment
 
Foreign Trade
 
Financial and Tax Regulations
 
Banking System and Regulations
 
Foreign Exchange
 
Taxes, Tariff and Custom Duties
 

 
III. READY-TO-ASSEMBLE FURNITURE INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
 

 
Ready-to-Assemble Furniture Industry Overview
 
Industry Structure and Composition
 
Labor Costs
 
Major Producer Facility Locations and Sales
 
Market Share of Key Producers
 
Potential Entrants
 
Major Foreign Investments
 
Technology Development
 

 

 
IV. READY-TO-ASSEMBLE FURNITURE SALES AND DEMAND
 

 
Overview
 
Raw Materials
 
Forestry Industry Outlook
 
Lumber Production and Demand
 
Ready-to-Assemble Furniture Sales and Demand
 
Bedroom Furniture Sales and Demand
 
Bedroom Furniture Sales
 
Foreign Trade
 
Bedroom Furniture Market Demand and Outlook
 
Pricing Trend
 
Entertainment Center Furniture Sales and Demand
 
Entertainment Center Furniture Sales
 
Foreign Trade
 
Entertainment Center Furniture Market Demand and Outlook
 
Pricing Trend
 
Kitchen Furniture Sales and Demand
 
Kitchen Furniture Sales
 
Foreign Trade
 
Kitchen Furniture Market Demand and Outlook
 
Pricing Trend
 
Office Furniture Sales and Demand
 
Office Furniture Sales
 
Foreign Trade
 
Office Furniture Market Demand and Outlook
 
Pricing Trend
 
Ready-to-Assemble Furniture Imports and Exports
 
Ready-to-Assemble Furniture Imports and Exports by Type
 
Ready-to-Assemble Furniture Imports and Exports by Country
 

 

 
V. READY-TO-ASSEMBLE FURNITURE MARKET OUTLOOK
 

 
Ready-to-Assemble Furniture Markets Outlook Overview
 
Consumer Spending Trends by Region
 
Northeast
 
North
 
East
 
South
 
Southwest
 
Northwest
 
Construction Market Outlook
 
Residential Building Construction by Region
 
Northeast
 
North
 
East
 
South
 
Southwest
 
Northwest
 
Ready-to-assemble Furniture Sales and Demand by Region
 
Northeast
 
North
 
East
 
South
 
Southwest
 
Northwest
 

 

 
VI. MARKETING STRATEGIES
 

 
Distribution System in China
 
China's Distribution System
 
Ready-to-Assemble Furniture Distribution Channels
 
Transportation and Freight Infrastructure
 
Communications
 
Market Entry Channels
 
Exporting to China
 
Export Market Overview
 
Chinese Trading Practice
 
Trading Companies
 
Import Restrictions in China
 
Technology Licensing
 
Technology Licensing Overview
 
Intellectual Property Protection
 
Joint Venture
 
Joint Venture Overview
 
Advantages and Disadvantages
 
Wholly Owned Enterprises
 
Foreign Wholly Owned Enterprises Overview
 
Advantages and Disadvantages
 
Other Market Entry Channels
 
Setting up Sales Offices
 
Selling to China Through Attending Trade Fairs
 
Contacting Chinese Companies
 
Advertising
 
Market Entry Strategies
 
Understanding Differences
 
Business Practice Differences
 
Knowledge of Regulations and Restrictions
 
Dealing with Governments
 

 
VII. READY-TO-ASSEMBLE FURNITURE PRODUCER DIRECTORY
 

 
Ready-to-Assemble Furniture Producer Profiles
 
Distributors
 
Trading Companies
 
Research Institutions and Associations
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
LIST OF TABLES
 

 

 
I. INTRODUCTION
 

 
Economic Outlook Summary
 
Ready-to-Assemble Furniture Supply and Demand Summary
 

 
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
 

 
Key Economic Indicators
 
Industrial Output
 
Population and Labor Force Trends
 
Foreign Investment and Loans
 
Foreign Trade
 
Key Commodity Exports from China
 
China’s Exports to its Leading Trade Partners
 
Key Commodity Imports into China
 
China’s Imports from Its Leading Trade Partners
 

 
III. READY-TO-ASSEMBLE FURNITURE INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
 

 
Major Producer Facility Locations
 
Major Ready-to-Assemble Furniture Producer Sales
 
Market Share of Key Producers
 
Major Foreign Investments
 

 
IV. READY-TO-ASSEMBLE FURNITURE SALES AND DEMAND
 

 
Total Ready-to-Assemble Furniture Sales and Demand
 
Forestry Industry Outlook
 
Lumber Production and Demand
 
Ready-to-Assemble Furniture Sales and Demand
 
Bedroom Furniture Sales and Demand
 
Bedroom Furniture Sales
 
Foreign Trade
 
Bedroom Furniture Market Demand and Outlook
 
Entertainment Center Furniture Sales and Demand
 
Entertainment Center Furniture Sales
 
Foreign Trade
 
Entertainment Center Furniture Market Demand and Outlook
 
Kitchen Furniture Sales and Demand
 
Kitchen Furniture Sales
 
Foreign Trade
 
Kitchen Furniture Market Demand and Outlook
 
Office Furniture Sales and Demand
 
Office Furniture Sales
 
Foreign Trade
 
Office Furniture Market Demand and Outlook
 

 
Ready-to-Assemble Furniture Imports and Exports
 
Ready-to-Assemble Furniture Imports and Exports by Type
 
Ready-to-Assemble Furniture Imports and Exports by Country
 

 

 
V. READY-TO-ASSEMBLE FURNITURE MARKET OUTLOOK
 

 
Total Ready-to-Assemble Furniture Consumption by Market
 
Consumer Spending Trends by Region
 
Northeast
 
North
 
East
 
South
 
Southwest
 
Northwest
 
Construction Market Outlook
 
Residential Building Construction by Region
 
Northeast
 
North
 
East
 
South
 
Southwest
 
Northwest
 
Ready-to-Assemble Furniture Sales and Demand by Region
 
Northeast
 
North
 
East
 
South
 
Southwest
 
Northwest
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
LIST OF CHARTS
 

 

 
Ready-to-Assemble Furniture Sales and Demand Summary
 
China's GDP and Industrial Output
 
Population Trends
 
Industrial Output by Ownership
 
Foreign Investments and Loans
 
China’s Imports and Exports
 
Key Commodity Exports from China
 
Key Commodity Imports into China
 
Ready-to-Assemble Furniture Sales and Demand
 
Ready-to-Assemble Furniture Exports and Imports
 
Ready-to-Assemble Furniture Demand by Region in 2007