As an important component of the plastic furniture and office chair sub-sector, the market demand for plastic back frames of office chairs has shown three main characteristics in recent years: steady growth, structural upgrading, and regional concentration.
Overall Plastic Chair Market: The Chinese plastic chair market reached RMB 26.8 billion in 2023 and is projected to exceed RMB 35 billion in 2024.
Office Chair Segment: Office plastic chairs account for the largest share of the plastic chair market, reaching 47.8% (approximately RMB 12.86 billion).
Chair Back Shell Market (including plastic back frames): The market size is projected to reach RMB 4.58 billion in 2026, representing a year-on-year growth of 16.8%; it is projected to reach RMB 8.24 billion in 2031, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.3% from 2026 to 2031.
Urbanization and Office Space Construction: Driving Demand for Public and Corporate Office Chairs
Increased Awareness of Healthy Offices: Popularization of ergonomic design drives demand for high-strength back frame materials such as PP fiber reinforced and nylon
Consumer Upgrade: Increased preference for mid-to-high-end office chairs; market share of high-end chair back shells rises to 38.5%
E-commerce and New Retail Development: Increased online channel share accelerates product iteration and customization demand.