Furniture & Homeware market in Greater China

The Chinese Furniture & Homeware eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$131,912.7 million by 2024 and accounts for 6.8% of the total eCommerce market in Greater China. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be 7.0%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$173,089.9 million by 2028. Within the Furniture & Homeware market ECDB considers the following two sub-markets: Homeware and Furniture.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the Tableware market in Greater China

The Chinese Tableware eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$7,555.4 million by 2024 and accounts for 9.6% of the Homeware eCommerce market in Greater China. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be 5.0%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$9,189.4 million by 2028. The Tableware eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Homeware market. Further categories within the Homeware market are: Bedding, Carpets, Curtains & Blinds, Decorations, Lamps, and Other Homeware.

eCommerce revenue development in the Tableware market in Greater China

in million US$

Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

eCommerce revenue growth in the Tableware market in Greater China

in %

Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

Net eCommerce revenue split by sub-category

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Revenue (in mUS$)0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Growth (in %)30.780.973.467.820.240.96.388.4

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total Tableware market in Greater China

The online share refers to the proportion of the retail volume that is transacted via the Internet. It includes purchases via desktop PC, tablet or smartphone, both via website or app. Only retail of physical goods is taken into account. In the Chinese Tableware retail market, the online share is 24.4% and will increase by an average of 3.3% to 27.7% by 2028.

eCommerce online share of the total Tableware market in Greater China

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: Statista Market Insights , ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Online share (in %)74.4%11.5%88.6%56.6%88.8%72.1%66.2%27.2%

Market definition

Definition of the Tableware market within the Furniture & Homeware market

Market definition: Furniture & Homeware > Homeware > Tableware The category Tableware includes the online trade of dishes (e.g. plates, bowls, cups, mugs, glasses), cutlery (e.g. spoons, knives, forks), serving platters and trays, and more. This category does not cover table linens (e.g. tablecloths, table runners, placemats, cloth napkins). All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Dishes (e.g. plates, bowls, cups, mugs, glasses)
  • Cutlery (e.g. spoons, knives, forks)
  • Serving platters and trays
  • Salt and pepper shakers
  • Napkin rings
  • Bread baskets

Out-of-scope

  • Table linens (e.g. tablecloths, table runners, placemats, cloth napkins)

Market comparison

The Chinese Tableware market in a global comparison

Market comparison by growth, online share, and revenue in 2023

in %

Source: ECDB analysis