Market research on the home and garden industry. Standardised and...
Market research on the home and garden industry. Standardised and cross-comparable total market sizes, market and brand share data, distribution and trends.
Home furnishings saw strong sales in Argentina in 2023, driven by the ongoing emphasis consumers have been placing on their home surroundings since the era of the pandemic. Bath textiles is one strong subcategory of note, driven by the expansion of…
Despite a marginal decline for home furnishings in Australia in 2023, value sales remained above pre-pandemic levels. The Australian housing landscape, particularly in urban areas, is witnessing a rise in compact apartments and houses. This trend,…
In 2023, bedroom furniture in Brazil recorded a marginal value sales decline, driven by various factors. Deflation in raw material costs, primarily driven by a fall in volume sales and industry-wide operating reductions, led to abundant inventories…
Home furnishings in Canada faced challenges in 2023, witnessing declines in both current and constant value terms. This contraction was driven by several factors, including persistent inflation and a slowdown in new constructions impacting furniture…
After seeing a notable decline in 2022, home furnishings in China experienced minimal growth in current value terms in 2023. This limited rebound was primarily due to economic uncertainties, including fluctuations in the housing market and changes in…
In 2023, the home furnishings category in France experienced declining value sales as consumers reigned in expenditure in the face of high inflation and a sluggish housing market. Indoor furniture, such as window coverings, was particularly impacted…
In 2023, home furnishings in Germany witnessed a significant contraction of value sales, driven by adverse macroeconomic conditions. The country’s GDP declined in 2023, and geopolitical tensions, such as the war in Ukraine, continued to fuel…
In 2023, value sales across much of home furnishings in Hong Kong recorded a further decline. The local market is becoming saturated with a variety of durable bath textiles, for instance, reducing the need for frequent replacements. Economic…
Home furnishings in India maintained solid, although slower, current value growth in 2023. One factor driving growth was the popularity of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps, with sales driven by increasing consumer awareness of the energy efficiency…
Sales in home furnishings in Indonesia in 2023 were supported by the overall cultural emphasis on communal gatherings and outdoor living – particularly during festive seasons. Indeed, the textiles industry in the country is closely intertwined with…
In contrast to gardening, home furnishings saw decline in demand during the COVID-19 crisis, with an upturn in its performance as pandemic related restrictions were withdrawn. The category continued to grow in 2022, however sales remained below the…
Home furnishings in Japan saw another year of minor current value decline in 2023. However, not all categories suffered a declining trend. For instance, there was a steady increase in the value growth rate of barbecues in Japan in 2023. This is…
Home furnishings witnessed a marked decline in sales in 2020, with all categories except home office furniture and storage furniture seeing negative growth. This was largely attributed to the fact that COVID-19 restrictions led to the postponement of…
Mexico’s home furnishings market witnessed marginal current value growth in 2023, fuelled by high inflation as well as resilient consumer demand in the category. In spite of significant inflationary pressures, the economic growth witnessed by the…
Retail sales of home furnishing were much lower in 2022 compared with pre-pandemic levels (in constant 2022 prices). This can be attributed to Poland's larger macroeconomic scenario, with high inflationary pressures negatively impacting consumers'…
While home furnishing registered current value growth, constant value sales fell. Double-digit inflation, caused by the energy crisis stemming from the war in Ukraine, dampened constant value sales. One particular factor leading to steep price rises…
Home furnishings in Singapore maintained solid current value growth in 2023. The burgeoning trend of shrinking house sizes, particularly in urban areas, was a pivotal factor propelling growth in bedroom furniture in 2023. As living spaces became more…
Value sales of home furnishings in South Africa continued to rise in 2023. However, retailers have shifted to procuring more locally manufactured furniture following the high costs of shipping and supply chain delays. Local and global logistics…
Home furnishings in Korea saw another year of current value decline in 2023, although this was slower than in the previous year. However, not all categories saw a declining trend; for instance, barbecues witnessed solid value growth in 2023. This was…
Home furnishings in Spain witnessed slower growth in current value terms over 2023, with inflation and price increases underpinning much of this progress. Demand for home furnishings was affected by the rising price of furniture and raw materials,…
In 2023, the global surge in demand for LED lamps was propelled by multiple factors, creating a cohesive narrative of growth and opportunity. Initially, the momentum stemmed from the renowned energy efficiency of these products, a trait highly…
The home furnishings category in Switzerland experienced a decline in value sales in 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels. This decline was due to the rise in inflation and recession, which led to a decrease in consumer spending. Moreover, intense…
Retail sales of home furnishings in Taiwan experienced a modest decline in constant value terms in 2022, in contrast to the more buoyant performance of the previous year. While the country’s inflation rate was relatively low compared to other markets…
Home furnishings in Thailand experienced a positive performance in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. Growth was driven to a large extent by indoor furniture, which accounts for the bulk of retail value sales.…
After the easing of the pandemic and restrictions in 2022, consumers in the Netherlands wanted to revive their living spaces to create a sense of newness. As this trend resonated with the Art Deco movement, which was popular in the 1920s and 1930s in…
With inflation surging in 2022 in the Philippines, reaching its highest rate in 14 years, demand for expensive home furnishings was impacted in this year, with many products in this category seeing slower growth than a year earlier. This was mainly…
Sales of home furnishings in the United Arab Emirates continued to rise in 2023, supported by the property market, which has experienced robust rebound following the slowdown caused by the pandemic. Demand has been buoyed by government initiatives…
For decades, barbecues have been a cornerstone of summertime in the UK, offering a convivial and flavourful way to enjoy meals outdoors. However, recent years have witnessed a significant surge in their popularity, driven by several factors. Firstly,…
Home furnishings in the US turned to decline in current value terms in 2023, due to a stagnant real estate market and stretched disposable incomes. However, not all companies or categories saw a declining trend. The surge in direct-to-consumer (DTC)…
Extremely high inflation rates in Turkey in 2022 drove high current value growth in home furnishings in the country, but also caused a significant contraction in value demand at constant 2022 prices, as consumers were forced to decrease the amount in…
Home furnishings in Western Europe continued to stagnate in 2020. Coronavirus (COVID-19), and the measures taken to control its spread, benefited some categories, such as home office furniture or barbecues, but hit sales of other products like dining…