4 major trends in global terrace furniture wholesale transactions

According to statistics from Betzers Consulting, the global outdoor terrace furniture market will reach US$2.2 billion in 2022 and will continue to grow in the future.

According to the "2024-2029 Outdoor Furniture Industry Market In-depth Analysis and Development Planning Consulting Comprehensive Research Report" released by China's well-known think tank, China Research Institute of Industry, it is expected that the average annual growth rate of global outdoor furniture will be 8.60% from 2024 to 2029, and the total market revenue is expected to grow to US$8.7 billion by 2029.

Since the outdoor terrace furniture market is so huge, how can we seize the market opportunities? What are the trends in the global terrace furniture wholesale transactions in the future? This article shares 9 major trends in the global terrace furniture wholesale transactions.

Terrace furniture wholesale trends: product functional diversification

The future terrace furniture wholesale trend will pursue more multifunctional products. Furniture consumers will reduce the purchase of single-function terrace furniture and choose multi-functional furniture instead.

Multifunctional patio furniture that will be popular in the future:

Foldable and retractable outdoor tables and chairs: They can be folded up when not needed. Some also have hidden storage space.

Tables with refrigeration function: Like Keter's outdoor patio furniture and hot tub side tables, it comes with a 7.5-gallon hidden cooler, and can be used as a patio bar after the lid is raised.

Loungers with manual or electric angle adjustment: Consumers can adjust the most comfortable lying position. Some lounge chairs have retractable footrests.

Sofa bed: When resting on the patio, it can be used as an ordinary sofa during the day and adjusted to a bed at night.

Parascot with lighting function: LED lights can be installed on the umbrella surface to provide lighting at night.

Tiltable parasols: This type of parasol can be tilted at multiple angles to adjust the shade range according to the angle of the sun.

Personalized patio furniture style

Generally speaking, common patio furniture styles include modern simplicity, Nordic style, industrial style, and retro style, which are suitable for different consumer groups.

The most popular terrace furniture styles at present:

Modern minimalist style: more practical furniture, but the shape is relatively simple, in line with the current middle-class consumers' pursuit of simplicity and fashion. Representative furniture includes: pure color aluminum alloy tables and chairs, simple plastic furniture.

Pastoral style: more natural style furniture, the color inspiration comes from nature. Such as wooden tables and chairs with floral cushions, rattan rocking chairs.

Nordic style: furniture with natural original ecological beauty, which can directly reflect the original texture of the material. Representative furniture: simple style solid wood tables and chairs, cotton and linen sofas.

Industrial style: practical, simple and cold furniture. Representative furniture: metal frame with wooden tables and chairs, industrial style chandeliers with retro bulbs, bookshelves with exposed metal pipes.

Terrace furniture will use new materials and new processes

In the future, terrace furniture will use more new materials, such as recycled plastics, recycled wood, and bamboo. In the future, furniture manufacturers will try their best to choose raw materials with good performance and environmental protection, which is conducive to the shaping of brand image.

The latest materials and new processes to be used in terrace furniture

High-performance plastics and composite materials: PE rattan, polycarbonate sheet, carbon fiber, new aluminum alloy, new stainless steel*.

Environmentally friendly sustainable materials: bamboo, recycled plastics.

Smart materials: photochromic materials, shape memory alloys.

The latest processes to be used in terrace furniture

3D printing, laser cutting and engraving, electrostatic powder coating process, mortise and tenon structure combined with modern technology, intelligent processing and assembly.

Increasing demand for smart terrace furniture

In 2024, another trend in terrace furniture wholesale is the rapid growth in demand for smart furniture. Such as solar charging lamps, parasols that can be controlled by mobile phone APP, outdoor cushions that can automatically adjust the temperature, smart parasols, smart tables and chairs.

Application of virtual reality and augmented reality technology in terrace furniture

Another trend in terrace furniture wholesale is virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology. Its biggest advantage is that it can help consumers virtually experience terrace furniture before buying it online. This is very convenient for some customers who cannot directly reach furniture stores, and indirectly promotes the sales of furniture dealers.

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Conclusion

This article shares 9 major trends in the global patio furniture wholesale trade. You have learned the latest consumer demand points and seized the market opportunities.