Current status of outdoor furniture industry development: growing demand, accelerating innovation, and escalating competition（2）
- Challenges and future trends
(1) Main challenges
- Fluctuations in raw material prices (such as rising costs of aluminum alloy and wood).
- International trade barriers (such as anti-dumping investigations by Europe and the United States on Chinese Furniture).
- Homogeneous competition, some small and medium-sized enterprises lack innovation.
(2) Future trends
- AI design + 3D printing: personalized customization will become more popular.
- Leasing and sharing models: suitable for commercial customers and short-term needs.
- Carbon neutral production: more brands will adopt clean energy and low-carbon materials.
Conclusion
The Outdoor Furniture industry is upgrading from traditional functional products to lifestyle, intelligence, and sustainability. In the future, companies with innovative design, environmentally friendly materials, and brand premium capabilities will be more competitive, and the growth potential of emerging markets remains to be tapped.