According to a new report on cabinetry and countertops, the United States is showing signs of stabilization. Kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, countertop materials, and stock line cabinets are all covered in the report. It provides shipment volume and price trend statistics for all types of cabinet work. Furthermore, it discusses recent changes in the demand for cabinets and countertops in the United States.
Quartz, for example, is the most durable and strongest worktop construction material, as well as the fastest-growing segment. Its non-porous properties make it stain-resistant and long-lasting. Quartz has been endorsed for use in countertop and cabinetry construction by the International Interior Design Association and major interior design works. Quartz products are becoming more popular in both commercial and residential applications. Because of its non-porous properties, it is a popular choice in laboratories because it can handle hazardous materials.
Asia Pacific is expected to grow the fastest regionally. The region is being driven by emerging economies such as China, which is a significant consumer of quartz worktops. This market is also driving growth in cabinetry construction in this region. Furthermore, India ranks fourth in natural stone trade and holds 15% of the world's natural stone reserve, which is estimated to be 46 billion cubic meters.
While the US countertop market is expected to stabilize in 2019, it is still showing signs of expansion. Cabinet manufacturers reported 7.9% growth in September 2021, according to the KCMA's monthly Trend of Business Survey. Custom and semi-custom cabinet sales increased, while stock cabinet sales decreased by 0.1%.
One of the most important factors driving growth in the kitchen cabinetry market is consumer-driven marketing strategies. Manufacturers are investing in new ways to increase customer engagement, such as rust-free concrete, tactile surfaces, and eco-friendly composite stone. Caesar stone has also added new concrete materials to its Metropolitan Countertop Collection, such as Cloudburst Concrete 4011 with softened edges.
However, one of the major challenges confronting the countertop market is a new set of regulations governing the level of radiation in granite countertops. The EPA has set a limit of four epicures in homes, which is equivalent to the amount of cancer-causing chemicals in half a pack of cigarettes. If the countertops market is unable to withstand the regulations, the market's growth may be hampered. As a result, manufacturers are focusing on expanding their manufacturing opportunities in order to meet the industry's challenges.