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Seats & Sofas - Africa

Africa
  • In 2024, the revenue generated in the Seats & Sofas market in Africa amounts to US$2.21bn.
  • It is projected that the market will experience an annual growth rate of 2.01% (CAGR 2024-2029).
  • When compared globally, United States leads in revenue generation with US$46bn in 2024.
  • This indicates the significance of the market United States in terms of revenue generation.
  • Considering the total population figures, the per person revenue in Africa is US$1.70 in 2024.
  • This figure gives us an idea of the individual contribution to the overall revenue in the Seats & Sofas market in Africa.
  • In Africa, the demand for custom-made, eco-friendly seats and sofas is on the rise, as consumers prioritize sustainable and locally sourced materials.

Definition:

This segment is centered on different assortments of seating, on which people can sit and relax on in the living room. This segment includes sofas, sectionals, loveseats, chaises, ottomans, armchairs, dining chairs, bar stools, benches, and seats that convert into a bed (e.g., pull-out beds, sleeper sofas, etc.). However, it does not include office chairs (e.g., swivel seats with variable height adjustments), garden seats, or camping equipment.

Additional Information:

The Seat & Sofas subsubsegment consists of revenue and average revenue per capita data. Per capita figures consider the whole population. This subsubsegment includes only business to consumer (B2C) sales. Business to business (B2B) sales (e. g., furniture for coffee shops, offices, etc.) are excluded in the figures shown. For more information on the displayed data, click the info button on the right-hand side of each box. In terms of key players in the furniture market, IKEA is the leading furniture company; however, with the rise of eCommerce, players such as Wayfair are gaining ground.

In-Scope

  • Sofas, dining chairs, and armchairs
  • Bar chairs, stools, and benches
  • Sectionals, couches, and loveseats
  • Pull-out beds

Out-Of-Scope

  • Swivel seats
  • Garden seats
  • Camping equipment

Revenue

Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.

Most recent update: Nov 2024

Source: Statista Market Insights

Most recent update: Jul 2024

Source: Statista Market Insights

Most recent update: Nov 2024

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Sales Channels

Most recent update: Mar 2024

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Global Comparison

Most recent update: Nov 2024

Source: Statista Market Insights

Methodology

Data coverage:

Data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on home furnishings and furniture found in every room of the home. This market is categorized by the room where the furniture is likely to be used and consists of the following: Living Room, Bedroom, Kitchen & Dining room, Outdoor, Home Office, and Baby & Children's Furniture. The Furniture market also includes Lamps and Lighting and Home Décor because the furnishings and accessories within these categories are not specific to any room.

Modeling approach / Market size:

Market sizes are determined by a top-down approach, based on a specific rationale for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use national statistical offices, international institutions, in-house market research, and resources from the Statista platform. Next we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations such as consumer spending and GDP. This data helps us to estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the particular market. For example, exponential trend smoothing is well suited for forecasting the Furniture market with a projected steady growth. The main drivers are furniture and furnishings, carpets and other floor coverings, and consumer spending per capita.

Additional Notes:

The market is updated twice per year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is considered at a country-specific level.

Key Market Indicators

Notes: Based on data from IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat

Most recent update: Sep 2024

Source: Statista Market Insights

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