Growth and Trends in the School Furniture Market:
The increasing emphasis on the education sector in rural and urban areas, as well as the compulsory education systems provided by governments around the world, are affecting market growth. For example, India's 2020 national education policy aims to achieve a school education gross enrollment rate of 100% by 2030.
The trend of ergonomic seats is having a significant impact on the market. Therefore, there is an increasing demand for chairs and tables designed based on ergonomic principles. Schools and institutions prioritize students' health and comfort, investing in furniture that supports good posture and reduces the risk of back pain and other musculoskeletal diseases.
With the increasing use of technology in the classroom, furniture designed to integrate with technology is becoming increasingly popular. This includes a table with a built-in charging port and a chair with a tablet stand. In addition, with the increasing popularity of virtual reality in educational environments, some furniture manufacturers are designing furniture specifically for virtual reality experiences. This includes chairs and tables with built-in sensors, as well as furniture designed to provide a more immersive VR experience.
Certification is very important in the school furniture market to ensure safety, durability, and quality. Educators, parents, and school administrators hope to ensure that classroom furniture is safe for students and meets specific quality and durability standards. ASTM F1912-17, ANSI/BIFMA, GREENGUARD, ADA compliance are common certifications for school furniture that ensure performance requirements, sustainability standards, and accessibility standards for all.
As more and more schools strive to reduce environmental footprint and promote sustainable practices, sustainability is becoming an increasingly important consideration in the market. Furniture manufacturers are responding to this trend by using environmentally friendly materials, designing furniture that is easy to disassemble and recycle, and adopting energy-saving manufacturing processes. Manufacturers design their products so that they can be easily disassembled and recycled at the end of their lifespan. This makes it easier to reduce waste and reuse materials in future products.
Highlights of the School Furniture Market Report
Due to the high demand from all educational institutions, seat furniture dominated the market in 2022. As schools continue to adapt to new teaching methods, it is expected that the dominant position of seat furniture in the market will change.
By 2022, classroom applications will occupy the majority of the market size. There is a large number of classrooms that need to be renovated in schools around the world, resulting in a high demand for products specifically designed for these purposes. Each classroom requires various types of furniture, such as tables, chairs, whiteboards, and storage cabinets, which account for a large portion of the market.
The Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at its fastest compound annual growth rate. The rise of private school culture in emerging countries is the main factor driving market development in the region. In addition, the region's high cultural emphasis on education, population growth, and increased disposable income will drive the market forward.
