June 2008 sees the launch of a brand new report, and a cooperation agreement between International Newsletters and Textiles Intelligence. The report, researched and written by CIRFS, is published by International Newsletters and marketed by Textiles Intelligence, the world’s leading provider of business information on the global textile and apparel industries.

Interior textiles include carpets, bedding products, towelling products, table linen, curtains and upholstery fabrics – and as the number of houses increases, so does the potential market for these products. China has the largest number of houses in the world (around 285 million) followed by India (133 million) and the USA (122.5 million). Europe also represents a significant market. Within Europe, Germany has the biggest number of houses (41.1 million) followed by France (32.1 million) and the UK (26.4 mn).

The statistics and analysis presented in the report provide a clear, comprehensive picture of the development of the household textiles, furnishings and floorcoverings industries. The report contains a detailed analysis of socio-economic factors which will impact upon the markets for interior textiles over the next five years. It also includes information on price effects and trade agreements which have an impact on the industry, backed up with comprehensive statistical analyses of production, consumption and exports for the major countries and regions.

World Markets for Interior Textiles to 2012 contains 34 tables of comprehensive statistical data and provides decision makers with a reliable source of information on which to base their strategies for growth. The information in the report is presented clearly under the following chapter headings: Executive Summary; Overview of the Market for Interior Textiles; Factors Affecting Production; Factors Affecting Consumption; Factors Affecting Trade; Macroeconomic Outlook; Western Europe; Russia; the Americas; Asia; Africa and the Middle East; and Australasia.