South Africa Office Chair Market Overview, 2028
In South Africa specifically, the office chair market has likely developed in parallel with global trends, with local manufacturers and designers adapting to meet the needs and preferences of African customers. The market is now a significant part of the country's furniture industry, with many local and international brands competing for market share. The history of office chairs in South Africa is closely tied to the country's economic and industrial development. In the early 20th century, South Africa's economy was primarily developing, and people worked in offices. However, with the growth of cities and the expansion of the economy, more people began working in offices, creating a demand for office furniture, including chairs. South Africa is one of the world's largest exporters of gold, platinum, and other natural resources.
According to the research report ""South Africa Office Chair Market Overview, 2028,"" published by Bonafide Research, the South Africa Office Chair market was valued around USD 100 Million in 2022. The Office chair market in South Africa is gradually expanding because it is developing Country, and many workers are now working in offices, so each employee requires an office chair, so the market is increasing. The office chair is segmented into the ergonomic chair, conference chair, executive chair, and others like the computer chair, kneeling chairs, petite chairs, reception area chairs, tablet arm chairs, and armless chairs. The ergonomic chairs feature several adjustments that enable them to completely support a wide range of distinctive people. Seat depth, knee tilt, seat height, back height, and lumbar support are a few of these crucial modifications. Aesthetics play a big role in executive chair design. They have outstanding looks and typically have high backs and lots of cushion. To encourage participation in meetings and conversations, conference room chairs are made to lean slightly forward. Due to the fact that people are typically not seated in these types of chairs for extended periods of time, they typically have relatively limited adjustability choices.
The most commonly used office chairs in South Africa are ergonomic chairs that provide proper support for the user's back, neck, and arms and promote good posture. These chairs are designed to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders and provide a comfortable and healthy seating experience for the user. Some of the popular types of office chairs are mesh chairs that provide a backrest, ventilation, and support for the user's back. In office chairs, materials like mesh, leather, fabric, plastic, and others like vinyl, polytherane, PU leather, and Rexin are used. The mesh material is used in the ergonomic chair, which is more often found in offices. So, there is also demand for the mesh material. The executive chair is made of pure leather, and leather is an expensive material, so the price of the executive chair is higher than any other chair. The mesh material is leading the market.
The South African economy is subject to fluctuations in global markets, which can impact consumer spending on non-essential items like office furniture like office chairs. The South African market is flooded with imported office furniture, including chairs, which can make it challenging for local manufacturers to compete on price and quality. The cost of production in South Africa is relatively high, which can make it challenging for local manufacturers to compete with cheaper imports from other countries. As awareness of the importance of ergonomics in the workplace grows, there is an increasing demand for ergonomic office chairs in South Africa. The South African government is a significant purchaser of office furniture, including chairs, which presents opportunities for manufacturers to supply their products to government departments. This is a major advantage for the office chair. There is a strong preference for locally made office chairs in South Africa, which presents opportunities for local manufacturers to tap into the growing demand for office furniture in the country. The sales channel for office chairs is online and offline, both of which are available in South Africa. There are also retailers of office chairs available, Also sell through online websites, and more.
Considered in this report
• Geography: South Africa
• Historic year: 2017
• Base year: 2022
• Estimated year: 2023
• Forecast year: 2028
Aspects covered in this report
• South Africa Office Chair Market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation
By Accessories Type:
• Ergonomic Office Chair
• Executive office Chair
• Conference Chairs
• Others like (Computer Chairs, Kneel Chairs, Petite Chairs, Reception Area Chairs, Tablet Arm Chairs, Armless Chairs).
By Distribution Channel:
• Online
• Offline
The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, and annual reports of companies, analyzing the government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.
Intended audience
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the Office Chair industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.
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