As businesses seek to expand their offices, demand will rise and cause prices to increase in the three years to 2016
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 02, 2014
Desk systems have a buyer power score of 2.2, reflecting a medium to low level of buyer negotiating power. Desk systems are distinct from office desks in that they include components of an interconnected unit of several workstations, including partitions, hanging shelving and work tables (desks). Despite their low level of negotiating power, buyers benefit from the market's high fragmentation level and medium level of specialization, says IBISWorld analyst Natalie Everett. Undercutting these market positives are the recent price trends: The cost of desk systems has risen dramatically during the past three years, and prices will continue to rise during the next three years. The rising price limits buyer negotiating power because their budgets for desk systems will not extend as far, limiting their choices. Further, volatile upstream input costs have had a negative effect on purchasing power. The market is characterized by wide availability of the product due to the variety of vendors, a medium level of specialization and moderate costs for switching vendors. The product's wide availability aids buyers in negotiations, while the level of specialization and the cost of switching vendors could complicate negotiations.
The volatile cost of inputs, such as steel, and improving commercial construction rates have influenced the price increase for desk systems. Yet, buyers may find some relief from smaller, local office furniture dealers. Local dealers can offer customized advice such as design consultations, inexpensive installation costs and lower shipping costs, continues Everett. Buyers seeking specialized assistance may seek out one of this market's larger players for peace of mind.
Major vendors in the desk systems market include Herman Miller Inc., HNI Corporation and Kimball International Inc. The low market share concentration of vendors will lend buyers some negotiating power. The large number of firms in the market gives buyers many options, boosting buyer negotiating power and the ability to shop around for the best price. While prices may have risen significantly during the three years to 2013, this is mainly because of the volatile input costs that vendors had no choice but to pass on due to the historically low profit margins vendors in this market experience. Thus, buyer power decreased during the past three years. For more information, visit IBISWorld’s Desk Systems procurement category market research report page.
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IBISWorld Procurement Report Key Topics
This report is intended to assist buyers of desk systems for a business or commercial office setting. Desk systems are made up of individual, horizontal workspaces that are typically separated by partitions that range in height from three to six feet. Such systems include desks or work stations, cubicle walls and desk extensions. This report does not cover office seating, storage units or standalone filing cabinets. This report also does not cover home office desk systems.
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