Now it is the peak decoration season, and the prices of building materials have been raised. The reporter's visit found that although the pace of price increase of Jiangcheng furniture was half a beat slow, most businesses said that they had received the manufacturer's notice that the price rise of furniture was coming.
Price will be increased by 10-15%
"I received a notice from the manufacturer after the Spring Festival that the price would rise, but it has not yet risen, and it is estimated that the price will rise around May Day." A brand furniture guide in the Ouyada home building materials market on Xiongchu Avenue said.
Recently, the reporter visited several furniture businesses, and a small number said that they had increased by 8% - 10%. Most of the businesses said that they had received the manufacturer's notice of price adjustment, and that they were expected to adjust prices around May Day, with a range of 10% - 15%.
Wang Hongbo, a well-known furniture brand dealer, said that in the home decoration market, the price of building materials generally rises first, and the industry practice is about March, while the price of furniture products rises about a month later. Therefore, furniture prices have been raised since April. "The May Day promotion season is coming soon, when the price rises, it is more convenient for promotion."
Mr. Chen, a federal furniture dealer, said that some businesses' price adjustments were relatively hidden, and they did not directly increase the price of the original products, but increased the price when launching new products.
Cost drives up furniture prices
When it comes to price increases, businesses will point to the rising cost pressure. Manager Wang, who is in charge of a wardrobe brand, said that not only raw materials such as paint and hardware accessories are rising, but also logistics and shopping mall rents, especially labor costs, are rising, directly pushing up production costs.
"The ex factory price has risen, and the retail price must be adjusted. The promotion of merchants is to ensure the volume through partial profit concessions. Rather than waiting for the promotion, it is better to start early," said a furniture brand dealer.
Some insiders said that the domestic furniture market has more production than sales, so it is difficult to drive up prices, but prices are rising due to cost pressure.
