Global Ergonomic Chair Market - 2022-2029

Market Overview

Ergonomic chairs are designed to help the user sit comfortably for long working periods. These chairs are more comfortable than the other standard chairs and allow users to customize the fit to their body or sitting preferences. They help improve productivity and enhance job satisfaction. The ergonomic chairs help reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries such as back pain. These further improve back pain by supporting proper posture and hip and pelvic alignment. It prevents slouching and forward head posture and reduces the need for repetitive trunk flexion.

The increase in demand for ergonomic chairs in different sectors, such as government, industries, schools, and the individual level, is driving market growth globally. The rise in the working-class population, increase in expenditure on home appliances, and change in the standard of living are expected to boost the global ergonomic chair market. Small and medium-sized enterprises have started investing in upgrading their infrastructure by offering comfort and user-friendly ergonomic chairs. In addition, the use of ergonomic chairs has increased in different units such as hospitals, institutes, private organizations, and play stations.

The global ergonomic chair market was valued at USD YY million in 2021. It is forecasted to reach USD YY million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 7.24% during the forecast period (2022-2029).

Market Dynamics: Companies are forming a partnership with MNCs to promote their product is driving the market

The production businesses create partnerships with the MNCs to expand sales. It is a technique through which employees utilize workplace chairs, and they can buy ergonomic office chairs for their homes if they experience the advantage. Increasing capital investments in office infrastructure, primarily driven by the development of corporate hubs, are expected to generate the need for office furniture like ergonomic chairs during the forecast period. In 2020, according to the Economic Impact Study commissioned by the Building Owners and Managers Association of the U.S. (BOMA), the establishment of business offices in the U.S. was increasing. The study also revealed that BOMA's local associations serve nearly 25,000 square feet of private-sector office buildings in the U.S. For instance, on March 16, 2021, BoConcept and Haworth announced they had entered into a global strategic partnership, bringing together BoConcept's industry-leading furniture collections with Haworth's world-class contract furnishing solutions and workplace knowledge.

Market Segmentation: The schools segment accounted for the highest global ergonomic chair market share

Increasing infrastructural facilities related to educational institutes and schools are propelling the demand for conference chairs for the various meetings in the auditoriums and seminar halls. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, total educational construction spending in the United States increased by 2.3% in 2020 compared to the previous year. Additionally, the growing demand for furniture manufacturing businesses and the companies associated with it helps to provide an efficient supply of the various types of office chairs for meeting the growing demand and thereby likely to drive the market growth.

Furthermore, the growing demand for ergonomic chairs is seen in different industrial sectors, manufacturing units, schools, and organizations. These units have been driving the ergonomic chair market's growth across different regions for the past few years. The need for ergonomic chairs has increased owing to their advantageous features such as adjustability, stability, and user-friendliness. This type of chair is mainly used where the user must sit for a long time. The use of ergonomic chairs in schools and individual procurement parts has increased due to the growing need for comfort and user-friendly appliances.

Geographical Penetration: Asia Pacific is the dominant region during the forecast period

The Asia Pacific region is projected to dominate the global ergonomic chair market owing to the large number of transactions related to commercial housing facilities across countries such as China, India, Hong Kong, and Singapore. According to PwC, commercial real estate transaction volume in China reached USD 25 billion within the first half of 2019 and witnessed 174% growth year on year. Additionally, a large base of prominent companies in the furniture business, such as Herman Miller, Steelcase, and many others in the Asia Pacific region, helps to meet corporate demand, which is likely to flourish the ergonomic chair market. Furthermore, in the upcoming years, the increased investment in the construction sector, in tandem with the development of smart city initiatives, will create new opportunities for players in the ergonomic chair industry. The rising per capita income in the Asia Pacific region's developing nations would also boost demand. For instance, Godrej Interior expanded office furniture on February 23, 2022, and "moved up." Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, announced that it is now Godrej Interio, India's leading furniture solutions brand, serving the in-home and institutional segments.

North America held the second-largest revenue share in 2021. The increasing population and improved standard of living have spurred the growth prospects of the construction sector in the region in the past few years. Also, the increasing consciousness regarding the impact of the choices made by consumers on individual health, sitting habits, and the environment is steadily leading to rising demand for ergonomic chairs in the region.

Competitive Landscape:

Established players and new entrants characterize the market. The key players operating in the market are taking major initiatives to launch different types of ergonomic chairs to cater to the rising demand from consumers. Additionally, showcasing their portfolio on e-commerce and online websites has emerged as one of the core business strategies for key companies. Players in the market are diversifying their service offerings to maintain market share. Some prominent global ergonomic chair market players include Steelcase Gesture, Branch Ergonomic Chair, Herman Miller Sayl Chair, HNI India, Jiangmen Shengshi Furniture Co., Ltd., Huzhou Shenglong Furniture Co., Ltd., Herman Miller, Kimball Office, Okamura Corporation, and Bristol. On January 16, 2020, Herman Miller, Inc., launched its Atlas Office Landscape workstation and Cosm chair in India. Uniting human-centered design with Herman Miller's leadership in innovative technology and materials, the company has unveiled these products as a testimony to being at the forefront of modern design, including the evolution of flexible workstations. On May 17, 2022, a former Herman Miller executive launched ergonomic office furniture products. The product's adjustable work surface allows users to see and access their computer while reclining; the company has concentrated its supply base solely in West Michigan.

COVID-19 Impact: Positive impact on the global ergonomic chair market

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced countries to enforce lockdowns, so the supply and distribution chains have been disrupted. The shifting of activities in operations and vendor operations impacted production. Hypermarkets and convenience stores were closed, creating a gap between demand and supply. The production process for office chairs has become a challenge for companies due to the limited availability of labor, disrupted raw material supply, and logistical issues.

However, the demand for ergonomic office chairs has increased in households as consumers have been restricted to their homes, resulting in a shift toward remote working. This shift in working conditions raised the requirement for ergonomic office chairs as consumers wanted to have a proper setup to work long hours. By using a conventional office chair, consumers wanted to avoid compromising comfort, affecting their performance. For instance, on September 28, 2020, X-Chair, a leader in the world of ergonomic office seating, proudly announced the launch of the X-HMT Heat and Massage Chair, the latest addition to the company's repertoire of luxury work chairs boasting the industry's best lumbar support and proprietary comfort technology.

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