North America - School Furniture Market by Product, Distribution Channel and Geography - Forecast and Analysis 2023-2027

North America School Furniture Market 2023-2027

The North America School Furniture Market size is estimated to grow by USD 303.48 million at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.88% between 2022 and 2027. The expansion of the School Furniture Market in North America is significantly influenced by several key factors reshaping the educational furniture landscape. Firstly, the growing demand for modern and luxury furniture in educational institutions underscores the importance of creating conducive learning environments. Additionally, the rising popularity of ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture meets the need for cost-effective and versatile solutions in school settings. Moreover, the increasing demand for sustainable furniture aligns with educational institutions' focus on environmental responsibility and sustainability practices. These factors collectively highlight the evolving trends in school furniture preferences and drive the growth of the market, emphasizing the importance of creating comfortable, functional, and eco-friendly learning spaces.

Market Overview

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Market Segmentation

The seating segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. The seating segment includes furniture such as chairs, stools, desks, benches, and other seating used in schools and educational institutions. To keep up with the modern education system, students and teachers need advanced multi-purpose furniture to efficiently carry out the learning process. To meet this growing need, market players offer highly adjustable chairs and desks that are efficient for lectures, group study, and individual study.

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The seating segment was the largest segment and was valued at USD 947.16 million in 2017. Demand for desks with chairs is expected to increase. Additionally, the increasing use of educational hardware in classrooms allows providers to replace traditional furniture with modern systems. Modern chairs and tables are replacing classroom furniture as well as chairs used by teachers, administrative staff, canteens, and cafeterias in North American schools. The shift to modern seating systems in schools will further increase the demand for seating segment of the market during the forecast period.

Market Dynamics and Customer Landscape

The School Furniture Market in North America is influenced by various factors, including population growth, education rates, and the distribution of educational facilities between rural and urban areas. Compulsory basic education schemes drive demand for school furniture across primary, middle, high, and post-secondary schools, where ensuring adequate learning spaces, ergonomic design, durability, comfort, and safety are paramount. Overcrowded classrooms and outdated classroom infrastructure underscore the need for modernized furniture solutions that leverage technological advancements to enhance the educational environment and accommodate evolving teaching methodologies. Our researchers analyzed the data with 2022 as the base year, along with the key drivers, trends, and challenges. A holistic analysis of drivers will help companies refine their marketing strategies to gain a competitive advantage.

Key Market Driver

The rising popularity of ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture is the key factor driving the growth of the market size. The expanding market size of ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture is significantly influenced by population growth, education rates, and the distribution of educational facilities between rural and urban areas. RTA furniture, designed for practicality and aesthetics, meets the demands of K-12 schools with ease of assembly and disassembly, ideal for overcrowded classrooms and adaptable to various learning spaces.

The introduction of e-commerce and the provision of free pick-up and delivery services further contribute to the popularity of RTA school furniture, aligning with the need for durable, comfortable, and safe furniture solutions in educational settings. Such advancements in design and technology cater to the evolving demands of modern school facilities, driving market growth in the forecast period.

Significant Market Trends

Increasing student enrollment in schools in North America is the primary trend in the market. With the ever-increasing number of national and international students in North American institutions, there is an urgent need to provide these learners with a suitable and well-resourced learning environment. This need has increased the demand for different types of school furniture such as desks, chairs, tables, storage units, and innovative seating arrangements.

Moreover, in response to this trend, the manufacturers are focusing their research and development (R&D) efforts on creating products that promote comfort, ergonomic support, and engagement. Additionally, the influx of international students has increased the demand for designs that seamlessly integrate technology, facilitate interactive learning, and adapt to modern teaching methods. Hence, such factors are expected to propel the growth of the market trends during the forecast period.

Major Market Challenge

High volatility in prices of raw materials needed for school furniture is a challenge that affects the growth of the market. The cost of raw materials such as wood, steel, textiles, plastics, and cardboard has increased significantly in the past few years. In addition, the prices of raw materials such as chipboard, wood, foam,  chemical polishes, paints, and hardware used in manufacturing are also rising.

Moreover, profit margins are hurting as the gap between rising production costs and suppliers' ability to raise prices narrows. The price of mid-range furniture increased by 25-30% due to the high price of wood and the scarcity of wood. Thus, such factors hinder the growth of the market during the forecast period.

Customer Landscape

The market growth analysis market report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market, covering from the innovator’s stage to the laggard’s stage. It focuses on adoption rates in different regions based on penetration. Furthermore, the market research and growth report also includes key purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their growth strategies.

Customer Landscape

Who are the Major Market Companies?

Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.

• Teknion Group: The company offers school furniture such as classroom chairs, classroom storage, education Lounge seatings, whiteboards, and other accessories.

The market growth and forecasting report also includes detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market and information about 20 market companies, including:

• Academia-Furniture Industries
• Agati-Furniture
• Bevco Precision Mfg.
• CDI Spaces
• Datum Storage Solutions Inc.
• Fleetwood Group Inc.
• Haworth Inc.
• Hertz-Furniture
• HNI Corp.
• Kimball International Inc.
• MillerKnoll Inc.
• MityBilt Products Inc.
• Paragon-Furniture Inc.
• Scholar Craft Products Inc.
• School Specialty LLC
• Steelcase Inc.
• Virco MFG Corp.
• VS America Inc.
• Allied

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of companies has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize companies as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize companies as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.

Market Analyst Overview

The North America School Furniture Market is evolving to meet modern educational needs, addressing concerns such as posture problems through innovative solutions like flexible seating and ergonomically-designed furniture. With insights from organizations like the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the sector responds to the call for multiple seating options advocated by past administrations like Obama's and the current Joe Biden-led government. Companies like MiEN offer alternatives like DIY backless chairs, catering to the education sector's diverse requirements. Segments including classrooms, libraries, and labs witness a shift from traditional to eco-friendly, wood-based seating and storage units, reflecting a growing demand for sustainable solutions.

The School Furniture Market in North America is experiencing significant growth driven by factors such as the rising Population and ongoing Education reforms. With a focus on promoting student well-being and productivity, there's a surge in demand for Ergonomic seating solutions and Technological advancements integrated into classroom furniture like Laptops and Tablets. Both Public schools and Private schools are investing in modernizing their facilities to accommodate Remote learning requirements, resulting in increased demand for Ergonomic chairs and other School furniture items.

However, challenges such as Supply disruptions and budget constraints impact procurement decisions. Efforts by educational institutions, supported by initiatives from organizations like the United Nations and the U.S. Department of Education, are driving collaborations with School furniture manufacturers to address issues related to Bad postures and Musculoskeletal disorders commonly associated with traditional Seating furniture. Furthermore, innovative designs are tailored to meet diverse educational needs, including Classroom application and specialized areas like Library & labs application and STEM education.

Segment Overview

The market forecasting report covers market growth by revenue and provides an analysis of the latest trends and growth opportunities from 2017 to 2027. 

• Product Outlook 
  • Seating
  • Storage
  • Lab equipment
  • Other 

• Distribution Channel Outlook 
  • Offline
  • Online

• Region Outlook 
  • North America
    • The U.S.
    • Canada

North America School Furniture Market In North America Scope
Report Coverage	Details
Page number	145
Base year	2022
Historic period	2017-2021
Forecast period	2023-2027
Growth momentum & CAGR	Accelerate at a CAGR of 2.88%
Market growth 2023-2027	USD 303.48 million
Market structure	Fragmented
YoY growth 2022-2023(%)	2.0
Competitive landscape	Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks
Key companies profiled	Academia-Furniture Industries, Agati-Furniture, Bevco Precision Mfg., CDI Spaces, Datum Storage Solutions Inc., Fleetwood Group Inc., Haworth Inc., Hertz-Furniture, HNI Corp., Kimball International Inc., MillerKnoll Inc., MityBilt Products Inc., Paragon Furniture-Inc., Scholar Craft Products Inc., School Specialty LLC, Steelcase Inc., Teknion Group, Virco MFG Corp., VS America Inc., and Allied
Market dynamics	Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for the forecast period.
Customization purview	If our report has not included the data that you are looking for, you can reach out to our analysts and get segments customized.

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What are the Key Data Covered in this Market Report?

• CAGR of the market during the forecast period
• Detailed information on factors that will drive the growth of the market between 2023 and 2027
• Precise estimation of the market  size and its contribution of the market in focus to the parent market
• Accurate predictions about upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
• Growth of the market across North America
• Thorough analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and detailed information about companies
• Comprehensive analysis of factors that will challenge the growth of market companies

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