| Product Code: ETC045064 | Publication Date: Jun 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The India bookcases market import shipment experienced a significant decline with a CAGR of -41.1% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate between 2023 and 2024 further deteriorated by -31.7%, indicating a continued contraction. The market exhibited a clear trend of deceleration and contraction over the period.
India is the second largest book printing and publishing market in the world. The market for bookcases in India is expected to witness a significant growth over the forecast period (2025-2031). Factors such as increasing literacy rate, improving quality of education, growing disposable income and high demand from educational institutions are driving the demand for bookshelves across India.
Rising Literacy Rate: According to UNESCO?s Global Education Monitoring report 2025, India has witnessed an increase in its literacy rate from 74% in 2011 to 78% in 2018. This has led to an increased focus on reading which has stimulated an uptick in demand for bookshelves among households as well as educational institutes like schools and colleges. Growing Disposable Income: With rising incomes due to various government initiatives such as ?Make In India? program and improved economic environment have made it possible for people to spend more money on luxury items like bookshelves thus resulting into higher sales figures of these products across Indian markets. High Demand from Educational Institutions: There has been a steady rise in number of students enrolling into private schools & universities accompanied with state government sponsored free education schemes resulting into increased requirement of furniture like bookcases by them thus further contributing towards growth of this market segment during forecast period 2025-2031.
Price Sensitivity Of Consumers : Bookcases being treated more as a luxurious item rather than necessity product often causes price sensitivity among consumers leading to reluctance towards purchase thereby hindering potential growth prospects of this industry especially during uncertain times created by COVID-19 pandemic where household budgets are tightened significantly compared pre covid-19 scenario.
Major players operating within this industry include names like Godrej Interio , Durian Industries , FabFurnishetc followed by many local/regional players who offer their own customised range with varied design patterns . Thus making it difficult for new entrants trying penetrate within already competitive landscape while existing ones fighting hard just maintain their share owing erratic customer preferences.
The Covid - 19 outbreak had severe negative impact on entire furniture sector including bookcase manufacturing industry too mainly due to lockdown imposed almost all parts country coupled with reduced purchasing power consumers caused drastic fall overall sale volumes that resulted huge losses incurred throughout supply chain network starting raw material suppliers till final delivery point at consumer end.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India Bookcases Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Bookcases Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Bookcases Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Bookcases Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Bookcases Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Bookcases Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Bookcases Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing urbanization and population growth leading to higher demand for furniture including bookcases. |
4.2.2 Rising disposable income and changing lifestyles driving the demand for aesthetically pleasing and functional bookcases. |
4.2.3 Growth in the real estate sector leading to more residential and commercial spaces, creating a need for bookcases. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting the manufacturing cost of bookcases. |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative storage solutions like wall shelves or modular storage units. |
4.3.3 Lack of awareness and preference for traditional furniture styles hindering the adoption of modern bookcases. |
5 India Bookcases Market Trends |
6 India Bookcases Market, By Types |
6.1 India Bookcases Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Bookcases Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 India Bookcases Market Revenues & Volume, By Open Bookcase, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 India Bookcases Market Revenues & Volume, By Enclosed Bookcase, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 India Bookcases Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2021-2031F |
6.2 India Bookcases Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Bookcases Market Revenues & Volume, By Library, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 India Bookcases Market Revenues & Volume, By Bookstore, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 India Bookcases Market Revenues & Volume, By Home, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 India Bookcases Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 India Bookcases Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Bookcases Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Bookcases Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Bookcases Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Customer satisfaction index based on reviews and feedback on the design, quality, and functionality of bookcases. |
8.2 Percentage growth in online searches for bookcases indicating increasing consumer interest. |
8.3 Number of interior design collaborations or partnerships for showcasing bookcases in modern living spaces. |
9 India Bookcases Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Bookcases Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Bookcases Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Bookcases Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Bookcases Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Bookcases Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |