Market forecast changes of furniture legs made of different materials

In terms of market size, according to the global home furnishing market research company Statista, the value of the global furniture market is expected to increase from approximately 4.5 trillion US dollars to over 5 trillion US dollars during the period from 2021 to 2026. This indicates that during this period, all related components, including sofa and coffee table legs, will become an important part of the furniture industry, and the demand for new materials will increase significantly.

Metal, as one of the traditional materials, occupies an irreplaceable position in the design of new sofa coffee table legs.

For instance, stainless steel is widely used for furniture foot parts in outdoor and high-contact areas due to its excellent corrosion resistance and strength. According to data from Research firm Grand View Research, the global stainless steel market was valued at approximately 46.5 billion US dollars in 2019 and is expected to reach nearly 83 billion US dollars by 2027. This growth trend indicates that the demand for high-quality and durable sofa and coffee table legs will continue to rise.

Plastic, as another widely used new material, demonstrates unique advantages in terms of lightweight and design diversity. Especially in indoor furniture, engineering plastics (such as polycarbonate) are popular in the production of sofa and coffee table legs with adjustable height and folding functions due to their high plasticity and strong weather resistance. According to the data from the European Plastics Industry Association, the global plastics market was valued at approximately 3.6 trillion US dollars in 2019 and is expected to grow to 4.7 trillion US dollars by 2025. This data reflects the potential and opportunities of new materials in the furniture field.

In addition, driven by the trend of environmental protection, new environmentally friendly materials such as bio-based plastics and recyclable materials have also begun to be incorporated into the design of sofa and coffee table legs. These materials not only help reduce the carbon footprint, but also meet the growing demand of consumers for sustainable products. According to data from the United Nations Environment Programme, approximately 730 million tons of plastic are produced globally each year, and it is expected to continue to increase in the next decade. Therefore, the market demand for sofa and coffee table legs solutions that can offer more environmentally friendly options will be on the rise.