Many furniture wholesalers or retailers around the world might have the same question, why import outdoor furniture from china? There is no doubt that China is the factory of the world. China’s outdoor furniture industry is very strong both domestically and internationally.
Among them, the United States is a major importer of furniture. From 2015 to 2018, its total imports showed an increasing trend. In 2018, the total imports of its furniture industry reached 24.8 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 0.6%, slightly higher than 24.7 billion US dollars in 2017.
In terms of importing countries, China is still the largest importer of furniture to the United States. In 2018, the amount of furniture imported from China by the United States reached 13.56 billion yuan, down 1% year-on-year, accounting for 55.67% of the total imports that year.
In second place was Vietnam, with shipments of $4.2 billion, up 9%. Canadian shipments fell 6% to $1.29 billion from $1.37 billion in 2017. Shipments in Mexico fell 2 percent to $1.12 billion from $1.14 billion in 2017. In fifth place was Italy, whose shipments to the U.S. rose 11% from $770 million to $856 million. Shipments in Malaysia and Indonesia rose 4% and 7% to $739 million and $666 million, respectively, while India and Poland grew 12% and 7% to $354 million and $304 million, respectively.
For the international market, there are many reasons to import outdoor furniture from China.
1 China’s Outdoor Furniture is in Short Supply
Many furniture retailers come to China to buy high-quality outdoor furniture in bulk. There are about 50,000 furniture manufacturers in China, most of which are small and medium-sized factories producing unbranded or generic furniture. Some have also started producing branded furniture, and they have the ability to create an unlimited supply of furniture. Among them, Shunde City in Guangdong Province is known as China’s “Furniture City”. The city is entirely dedicated to making furniture.
2 low cost
Wholesale sourcing from Chinese outdoor furniture manufacturers can reduce costs. Compared to retail prices in other countries, the prices in China are much lower. In 2004, China became the world’s largest furniture exporter. Low labor costs, an extensive supply chain, and technologically advanced manufacturing processes allow Chinese furniture makers to keep costs down.
3 Excellent quality
Furniture made in China is usually handcrafted without screws, nails, and glue. They are made of high-quality wood and other materials to ensure they will last a lifetime.
Chinese furniture factories are equipped with state-of-the-art manufacturing machines and equipment. They also use the latest technology in the manufacturing process.
What’s more, furniture factories in China have talented designers and skilled craftsmen to ensure quality furniture is made.
4 The convenience of importing furniture from China
China attaches importance to furniture manufacturing to make imports easier. Most of the furniture factories are located in Guangdong, a major economic province close to mainland China, and Guangdong has 2 of the busiest ports in the world, Guangzhou Port and Shenzhen.
By 2021, Guangzhou Port has added 20 foreign trade routes, and the total number of foreign trade routes has reached 140, covering Southeast Asia, India, Pakistan, East Africa, Europe, America and other directions, connecting more than 400 ports in more than 100 countries and regions around the world, Among them, Nansha port area has opened 134 foreign trade liner routes.
In 2021, Shenzhen Port completed a total container throughput of 28.77 million TEUs, a year-on-year increase of 8.4%; the number of international liner routes for the year reached 302, an increase of 61 compared with the end of 2020; a total of 728 overtime ships were opened throughout the year.
5 Influence of Covid-19
Since the outbreak of the new crown, many factories abroad have not opened, and they can only stay at home, but the epidemic control in China is perfect, and factories in China have basically resumed normal production. People can buy anything they want. You cannot buy furniture in your own country, you can only buy imported furniture. This is also the main reason for the straight rise of my country’s home furnishing export.