Bei Jing Shang Bao·2025-08-28 15:06Core Insights - The article highlights the growth of overseas revenue for several Chinese home furnishing companies, indicating a shift towards international markets as domestic growth slows down [1][3][5] Group 1: Overseas Revenue Growth - Companies like Kuka Home, Mousse, and others have reported significant increases in overseas revenue despite overall revenue declines in some cases. For instance, Kuka Home achieved 4.258 billion yuan in overseas revenue, a 9.55% increase year-on-year [3] - Mousse's overseas revenue surged by 73.97% despite a 5.76% decline in total revenue, while Jianlang Hardware and Haolaike also saw substantial overseas growth of 30.75% and 25.99% respectively [3][4] - The growth in overseas markets is attributed to global supply-demand mismatches and the rising middle class in Southeast Asia, where Chinese companies have competitive advantages in cost efficiency and supply chain integrity [3][6] Group 2: Market Saturation and Strategic Shifts - The domestic home furnishing market is becoming saturated, with growth rates slowing down. The retail scale is projected to grow from 4.36 trillion yuan in 2022 to 4.56 trillion yuan in 2024, with annual growth rates declining [5][6] - As the domestic market enters a phase of stock competition, companies are increasingly looking to international markets as a viable growth strategy [6][7] - The shift from OEM to brand export is seen as a necessary evolution for companies to enhance their market presence and consumer recognition abroad [8] Group 3: Challenges in Brand Internationalization - Chinese home furnishing brands face challenges in gaining recognition in international markets due to a history of operating primarily as OEMs, leading to low consumer awareness [8][9] - The transition to brand export requires a comprehensive strategy involving brand positioning, product adaptation, and local market engagement, which necessitates long-term planning and investment [7][9] - Companies must navigate cultural differences, channel barriers, and weak brand perception while leveraging local teams and digital channels to enhance their market entry strategies [9][10]