In recent years, the catering furniture industry has shown a vigorous development trend, constantly innovating to meet the diverse needs of the market. As consumers' requirements for dining experiences increase, catering furniture is no longer just about fulfilling basic functions; it has become a key factor in creating a unique dining atmosphere.
In terms of design, modern catering furniture integrates a variety of styles, ranging from minimalist modern to retro classic, as well as innovative designs incorporating regional cultural characteristics, meeting the positioning of different catering brands. For example, some internet-famous restaurants use uniquely shaped tables and chairs, which become highlights attracting customers to take photos and check in, bringing additional traffic to the restaurants. Meanwhile, the application of ergonomic design in catering furniture is becoming more and more widespread. The seat cushions and backrest angles of dining chairs are carefully designed to make customers more comfortable during meals and enhance the dining experience.
The concept of environmental protection has also been deeply embedded in the catering furniture industry. Many enterprises choose recyclable and low-formaldehyde-emission environmentally friendly materials, which not only conform to the current trend of green consumption but also provide a healthier environment for catering venues. Natural materials such as solid wood and bamboo fiber are favored, and some enterprises also adopt environmentally friendly coating processes like water-based paint to reduce environmental pollution.
In terms of market size, according to relevant data, the market size of China's dining tables and chairs is expected to exceed 180 billion yuan in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate remaining at 7.2% - 8.5%. This growth is driven by consumption upgrading, the acceleration of urbanization, and the continuous development of the catering industry. The demand for high-quality and personalized catering furniture in household consumption is on the rise. In the commercial sector, the expansion of chain catering brands has brought a large number of centralized procurement demands.
In terms of regional development, regions such as the Yangtze River Delta and the Pearl River Delta have an advantage due to their complete industrial chains and innovation capabilities. The Yangtze River Delta region is home to many large-scale enterprises with strong design innovation capabilities; the Pearl River Delta region is at the forefront in the application of smart furniture and environmentally friendly materials. At the same time, with policy support, the Chengdu-Chongqing region and the central and western regions are also forming regional industrial clusters by virtue of their logistics cost advantages. The export value of dining tables and chairs products via the China-Europe Railway Express from these regions is continuously increasing.
Facing market opportunities, catering furniture enterprises are constantly enhancing their competitiveness. Some enterprises achieve customized production through digital flexible production lines to meet customers' personalized needs; some enterprises focus on niche areas, such as retro-style wrought iron dining tables and chairs, and achieve development through differentiated strategies. It can be predicted that in the future, driven by innovation, the catering furniture industry will continue to develop in the direction of intelligence, environmental protection, and customization, creating a better spatial environment for the catering industry.