The Middle East & Africa educational furniture market is expected to grow from US$ 321.46 million in 2022 to US$ 404.72 million by 2028. It is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2022 to 2028.
Based on material, the Middle East & Africa educational furniture market is segmented into wood, plastic, metal, and others. The wood segment held the largest share of the Middle East & Africa educational furniture market in 2022.
Based on product type, the Middle East & Africa educational furniture market is segmented into benches and chairs, desks and tables, storage units, and others. The benches and chairs segment held a larger share of the Middle East & Africa educational furniture market in 2022.
Based on end use, the Middle East & Africa educational furniture market is segmented into institutional and residential. The institutional segment held a larger share of the Middle East & Africa educational furniture market in 2022.
Based on country, the Middle East & Africa educational furniture market has been categorized into the UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa. Our regional analysis states that the Rest of Middle East & Africa dominated the Middle East & Africa educational furniture market in 2022.
Haworth Inc, Knoll Inc, Virco Manufacturing Corp, and Vitra International AG are the leading companies operating in the Middle East & Africa educational furniture market.
Increasing Focus on Sustainability is Fueling Middle East & Africa Educational Furniture Market
The region is increasingly recognizing the importance of sustainability, and the education sector is no exception. As schools and universities strive to operate with greater sensitivity toward the environment, the demand for sustainable educational furniture is on the rise. Green classrooms and school-wide “go green” initiatives are rising as educators encourage students to adopt values supporting environmental-friendly behavior. Sustainable storage products, chairs, and desks are widely preferred in classrooms across the region. Such furniture products are manufactured using eco-friendly materials such as polypropylene, renewable timber, or steel, which meet emission standards mandatory for approval; moreover, they are designed to maintain indoor air quality. Further, using sustainable materials in furniture manufacturing allows manufacturers to recycle product waste, thus preventing the deposition of waste into landfills. Governments of various countries are encouraging enterprises to introduce products that promote the sustainable construction of schools. A rise in the number of initiatives to promote sustainable infrastructure would create lucrative opportunities for the growth of the Middle East & Africa educational furniture market in the coming years.Middle East & Africa Educational Furniture Market Overview
According to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Dubai registered a surge in school enrollments by 5% in 2022 compared to 2020. The city marked the presence of 215 schools with 18 curriculum options as of 2022. The provision of high-quality education at affordable fee structures, rise in employment opportunities, and economic boom (attributed to the Expo Dubai 2020) are among the factors contributing to the increasing school admissions in the region. The rising admission rate in educational institutes and the availability of government funding for school infrastructure development in rural and urban areas are expected to drive the demand for educational furniture and related products. As per the World Bank Group, in 2020, the literacy rate in the Middle East & North Africa was 90.33%, which was 0.21% higher than that in 2019. School furniture manufacturers in the Middle East and Africa are undertaking efforts to expand their production facilities to ensure a steady supply of durable furniture that suits the requirement of educational institutes.Middle East & Africa Educational Furniture Market Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Middle East & Africa Educational Furniture Market Segmentation
The Middle East & Africa educational furniture market is segmented based on material, product type, end use, and country.Based on material, the Middle East & Africa educational furniture market is segmented into wood, plastic, metal, and others. The wood segment held the largest share of the Middle East & Africa educational furniture market in 2022.
Based on product type, the Middle East & Africa educational furniture market is segmented into benches and chairs, desks and tables, storage units, and others. The benches and chairs segment held a larger share of the Middle East & Africa educational furniture market in 2022.
Based on end use, the Middle East & Africa educational furniture market is segmented into institutional and residential. The institutional segment held a larger share of the Middle East & Africa educational furniture market in 2022.
Based on country, the Middle East & Africa educational furniture market has been categorized into the UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa. Our regional analysis states that the Rest of Middle East & Africa dominated the Middle East & Africa educational furniture market in 2022.
Haworth Inc, Knoll Inc, Virco Manufacturing Corp, and Vitra International AG are the leading companies operating in the Middle East & Africa educational furniture market.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
3. Research Methodology
4. Middle East & Africa Educational Furniture Market Overview
5. Middle East & Africa Educational Furniture Market - Key Market Dynamics
6. Educational Furniture Market - Middle East & Africa Analysis
7. Middle East & Africa Educational Furniture Market Analysis - By Material
8. Middle East & Africa Educational Furniture Market Analysis - By Product Type
9. Middle East & Africa Educational Furniture Market Analysis - By End Use
10. Middle East & Africa Educational Furniture Market - Country Analysis
11. Company Profiles
12. Appendix
List of Tables
List of Figure
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Haworth Inc
- Knoll Inc
- Virco Manufacturing Corp
- Vitra International AG
Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 145 |
Published | July 2023 |
Forecast Period | 2022 - 2028 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 321.46 million |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 404.72 million |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 3.9% |
Regions Covered | Africa, Middle East |