Research and Markets


Printer Friendly

Printed from http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/36358


Canadian Demand for Office Furniture and Trends 8th Edition


Description: Pre-publication

This report presents a detailed analysis of the Canadian office furniture market. The study is segregated by important product categories, such as: metal and wooden furniture, furniture systems, chairs, ergonomic products, space dividers etc. We deal with ergonomic issues and the changing environment in modern offices. It points out new trends and provides market forecasts to the year 2011.

The market for office furniture in Canada in 2002 totaled $3,528 million, down 7.2% over the pace of 2001. This was the second year in a row with negative growth. The value in 2002 fell short of the $3,884 million pre-recession peak level set in 2000 by almost 10%. Nevertheless, on an historic 10-year perspective, the Canadian office furniture market is ahead by 40%, and if expressed in constant dollar terms the advance of 28% is still quite respectable. The author of the report anticipates that the value of the Canadian office furniture market will reach $3,693 million this year and $ 3,875 million in 2004. These figures are measured at retail prices and include transportation, wholesale and retail margins and all sales taxes.

The market for office furniture in Canada is about evenly divided among seats (both of the metal and non-metal variety), all other metal office furniture, and all other non-metal office furniture.

In general it can be said that seats increased their share from 30% to 34% during the past 10 years. The advance applies to both metal and non-metal seats, as well as to swivel and other seats. Non-metal office furniture also gained market share at the expense of metal office furniture. On the the other hand, there is a shift away from desks towards system furniture. These trends reflect the impact shifting technology has had on the office environment.

The market for office furniture is concentrated within the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia and Alberta. The market in Ontario alone -- totaling an estimated $1,490 million at retail prices in 2002 -- accounted for 42.2% of the total, while Quebec's $793 million, BC's $448 million and Alberta's $357 million collectively account for 45.3%. The four Atlantic and two Prairie provinces combined account for about $430 million, or just 12.5% of the total. If expressed in relation to the provincial population, Ontario and Alberta are more office furniture intensive than the other provinces.

Canada's commercial activity is so geographically-concentrated that about two-thirds of the country's entire market for office furniture can be found in its ten largest metropolitan areas. The Toronto Census Metropolitan Area alone accounts for an estimated 21.2% of the market ($750 million) followed by Montreal, Vancouver and Ottawa-Hull. The ten largest city centers purchased an estimated $2,305 million worth of office furniture at retail prices in 2002.

This report includes 61 pages and 23 illustrations


Contents: TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1 The Size of the Market by Product Category and Region 1

2 Client Categories 7
2.1 Client Groups by Industry 8
2.2 Client Groups by Size and Kind of Establishment 15
2.3 Client Groups by Occupation of the End User 20
2.4 Client Groups by Age and Sex of the End User 26
2.5 Client Groups by Quantity per Purchasing Incidence 29
2.6 Governments 30

3 Market Forces 33
3.1 The Pace and Health of the Economy 34
3.2 The Growth of Office Employment 36
3.3 Commercial Construction Activity 38
3.4 The Changing Office Environment 40

4 Forecast and Anticipated Trends 50
4.1 Growth of the Economy 51
4.2 Growth of Office Employment 52
4.3 Growth of the Office Furniture Market 54

TABLE OF ILLUSTRATIONS:

Figure 1 Canadian Office Furniture Market 2
Figure 2 Office Furniture Market by Province 5
Figure 3 Office Furniture Market by CMA 6
Figure 4 Employment by Industry 12
Figure 5 Office Employment by Industry by Province 14
Figure 6 Employment by Size of Firm 16
Figure 7 Employment by Occupation 21
Figure 8 The Office Furniture Market and Gross Domestic Product 35
Figure 9 Office Job Creation and the Office Furniture market 37
Figure 10 Office Vacancy Rates by Major CMA 39
Figure 11 Office Employment by Industry 53

Table 1 Canadian Office Furniture Market by Segment 4
Table 2 Employment by Industry 11
Table 3 Employment by Size of Firm by Industry 17
Table 4 Canada's 50 Largest Employers 18
Table 5 Canada's Largest Office Employers 19
Table 6 Employment by Occupation 22
Table 7 Office Employment by Occupation by Province 23
Table 8 Office Employment by Occupation by CMA 25
Table 9 Female Share of Employment by Occupation 27
Table 10 Employment by Major Age Group and Gender 28
Table 11 Government Employment by CMA 32
Table 12 Office Furniture Demand 54




Ordering: Order Online - visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/36358

Order by Fax - using the order form below

Order By Post - print the order form below and send to

Research and Markets,
Guinness Centre,
Taylors Lane,
Dublin 8,
Ireland.


Research and Markets Page 1 of 2
Printed 08/11/2009 06:37:52
Fax Order Form
To place an order via fax simply print this form, fill in the information below and fax the completed form to
646-607-1907 (from USA) or +353 1 6849977 (from Rest of World). If you have any questions please email help@researchandmarkets.net

Order information
Please verify that the product information is correct and select the format you require.
Product Name:
Canadian Demand for Office Furniture and Trends 8th Edition
Web Address:
http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/36358
Office Code:
OC8HJLJSQUOOT

Report formats
Please enter the quantity of the report format you require.

Format Quantity Price
Hard Copy €361.00 + EUR€ 50.00 Shipping/Handling *
Electronic €361.00
CD ROM €1,082.00 + EUR€ 50.00 Shipping/Handling *
Electronic - Site License €722.00
* Shipping/Handling is only charged once per order.


Contact information
Please enter all the information below in BLOCK CAPITALS.

First Name:   Last Name:  
Email Address:
Job Title:
Organisation:
Address:
City:
Postal/Zip Code:
Country:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:


Please fax this form to:
(646) 607-1907 or (646) 964-6609 (from USA)
+353-1-481-1716 or +353-1-653-1571 (from Rest of World)
Research and Markets Page 2 of 2
Printed 08/11/2009 06:37:52

Payment information

Please indicate the payment method you would like to use by selecting the appropriate box.

 Pay by Credit Card:
American Express
Diners Club
Master Card
Visa
Cardholder's Name:
Cardholder's Signature:
Expiry Date: /
Card Number:
CVV Security Code:
Issue Date: /   (Diners Club only)


 Pay by Check:
Please post the check, accompanied by this form, to:

Research and Markets,
Guinness Centre,
Taylors Lane,
Dublin 8,
Ireland.


 Pay by Wire Transfer:
Please transfer funds to:

Account number: 83313083
Sort code: 98-53-30
Swift code: ULSBIE2D
IBAN number: IE78ULSB98533083313083
Bank Address: Ulster Bank,
27-35 Main St,
Blackrock,
Co. Dublin,
Ireland.
If you have a Marketing Code please enter it below:
Marketing Code:


Please note that by ordering from Research and Markets you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions at http://www.researchandmarkets.com/info/terms.asp

Please fax this form to:
(646) 607-1907 or (646) 964-6609 (from USA)
+353-1-481-1716 or +353-1-653-1571 (from Rest of World)