Research and Markets: China Furniture Industry

DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 12, 2004--

China is fast becoming a world-class location for setting up furniture factories and an important export base

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of China Furniture Industry to their offering.

China has enjoyed 20 years of rapid economic development ever since it opened its doors to the wider international market. In turn, the furniture industry has made vigorous and considerable progress, and the country is fast becoming a world-class location for setting up furniture factories and an important export base.

Due to large differences in topographies, climates, cultures and business practices throughout the vast country, China's furniture industry is neither homogeneous nor easy to understand or predict. Chinese consumer expectations and purchasing behaviors have marked regional variations, particularly for products reflecting cultural and personal tastes. China's low labor cost, large consumer market and sharply declining import tariff rates have attracted many foreign furniture enterprises. Business entry into China's market is, however, a slightly complicated process, and foreign investors sometimes find themselves face-to-face with some perplexing problems.

For example, what are the relevant tax regulations that foreign furniture enterprises need to abide by in China's furniture industry? What are the basic procedures of incorporation for these companies? Which entry modes are most ideal for foreign furniture enterprises in penetrating the Chinese market? How to identify the most effective market distribution channels for foreign investors?

This report aims to provide a comprehensive analysis and discussion of China's furniture industry, as well as identify potential opportunities and challenges for both existing and potential investors. The report comprises seven parts.

In Part One, an overall introduction and background to the Chinese furniture industry is provided, in order to give a clear picture of the investment climate in this industry. Proceeding from this, the market analysis in Part Two analyses the different furniture subsectors, growth rates and latest developments in these subsectors, as well as define the characteristics of China's furniture industry. The case study on Shanghai's furniture market extracts important trends in the bustling city's furniture market.

Part Three provides a thorough analysis of the relationship between demand and supply, both at the industry and regional levels. This enables investors to better appreciate the various investment regions and adopt the most ideal marketing techniques. Information on wholesale and retail performance, distribution systems, distribution trends and relevant issues on import and export are presented in Parts Four and Five, which should give investors an idea of the trade operations of the furniture industry in China.

Part Six addresses issues on market access for the foreign investor. Topics in this section include intellectual property protection and taxation policies - issues which the foreign investor needs to be aware of and bear in mind.

Part Seven, such as IKEA, Tiantan Furniture Company Guangming Group Furniture Pte Ltd etc.

An appendix of useful contact information for foreign investors in China's furniture industry is provided in back.

Part One Industry Overview

Chapter 1 Introduction

Part Two Market Analysis

Chapter 2 Market Overview

Chapter 3: Characteristics of the Chinese Furniture Industry

Part Three Market Demand and Supply

Chapter 4 Market Demand

Chapter 5 Market Supply

Chapter 6 Wholesale and Retail

Chapter 7 Distribution System