THE U.S. OFFICE FURNITURE MARKET (Updated December 1, 2011) Forecast The IHS Global Insight industry forecast model is adjusted to focus on the value of the U.S. office furniture market defined as consumption rather than as the historical and traditional shipments, or production. This change was due to the increasing significance of international trade and its impact on the domestic market. CURRENT U.S. OFFICE FURNITURE MARKET FORECAST  Year Production % Change Consumption % Change 2011 2012 $ 9.5 billion $ 9.4 billion + 14.6 % - 1.7 % $ 11.3 billion $ 11.4 billion + 14.3 % + 1.3 % back to Historical Data