The 56th China International Furniture Fair (Shanghai)
September 9-12, 2025

China Home Expo |What is the impact of global economic fluctuations on the home furnishings industry?

2024-08-22 14:34:24

In today's global economic fluctuations, the household industry is inevitably affected by various economic situations. Home furnishing entrepreneurs need to always pay attention to the macroeconomic environment, understand its specific impact on the home furnishing industry, and formulate corresponding coping strategies. At China Home Expo, professional experts introduced the main impact of the economic situation on the home industry to the exhibitors in detail, and put forward targeted countermeasures.

 

The main impact of the economic situation on the home industry

 

1. Changes in consumer purchasing power

 

The economic situation directly affects the purchasing power of consumers. When the economy is on the upswing and consumers' incomes rise, so does demand for home products; In the economic downturn, consumers are more inclined to reduce unnecessary expenses, and the sales of home products have suffered a significant impact.

 

2. Fluctuation of raw material cost

 

The production cost of the household industry is mainly affected by the price of raw materials. Economic fluctuations will lead to drastic fluctuations in the price of raw materials. For example, the rising price of raw materials such as wood, metal and plastic will directly increase the production cost of household products, thus affecting the profit margin of enterprises.

 

3. Changes in market demand

 

The economic situation affects the consumption habits and demands of consumers. When the economic environment is good, the demand for high-end home products increases; And in the economic downturn, consumers are more inclined to buy cost-effective home products. Therefore, enterprises need to flexibly adjust their product strategies according to changes in the economic environment.

 

 

The coping strategy of the household industry

 

1. Enhance product competitiveness

 

Home furnishing enterprises should constantly improve the quality and design level of products to enhance market competitiveness. No matter how the economic environment changes, high quality and innovative products always attract consumers. Enterprises should increase R&D investment, focus on product innovation, and improve the added value of products.

 

2. Optimize cost control

 

In times of economic uncertainty, cost control is particularly important. Enterprises should optimize supply chain management and look for raw materials and production processes with lower costs. At the same time, by improving production efficiency and reducing waste to reduce costs, so as to take advantage in price competition.

 

3. Flexibly adjust the product mix

 

Enterprises should flexibly adjust their product mix according to changes in market demand. When the economic environment is good, the proportion of high-end products can be increased; In the economic downturn, more cost-effective products should be launched to meet the needs of consumers at different levels.

 

 

The future outlook of home furnishing industry under the economic situation

 

1. Green trends

 

With the enhancement of consumers' awareness of environmental protection, green home products will become the development trend in the future. Enterprises should increase the research and development and promotion of environmental protection products to meet consumers' demand for green and environmental protection products.

 

2. Development of smart home

 

With the development of science and technology, smart home will become an important development direction of home industry. Enterprises should actively develop smart home products, provide intelligent and convenient home solutions, and improve the scientific and technological content and competitiveness of products.

 

3. Personalized customization requirements

 

Personalization has become an important trend in the home furnishing market. Enterprises should strengthen customized services and provide personalized home solutions to meet the personalized needs of consumers.



The change of economic situation has brought many challenges to the home furnishing industry, but it also breeds new opportunities. Home furnishing entrepreneurs should always pay attention to the macroeconomic environment, timely adjust enterprise strategies and countermeasures, and enhance the market competitiveness and anti-risk ability of enterprises. Through continuous innovation and optimized management, home furnishing enterprises can achieve sustainable development in a complex economic environment.

 

If you want to know more about the home furnishing industry, please visit the China Home Expo website for more information.

 

Source: Guangzhou Customized Household Industry Association

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