Furniture Industry Statistics in Canada

People have been producing furniture for tens of thousands of years. Furniture production started with artisans carving furniture from natural objects such as rocks and tree stumps. Today, most furniture is mass-produced on a global scale.

While Ikea is probably almost as well known around the world as McDonald’s, Coca Cola and Nike, the United States is the leader in the worldwide furniture market. How does Canada rank globally and what does the furniture industry look like in Canada?

Read on to find statistics about the furniture industry in Canada.

Furniture Industry Statistics for Canadians

• Canada’s furniture industry revenue was predicted to be approximately $20.3 billion in 2025.
• Living room furniture represents the largest portion of the furniture market in Canada.
• Furniture sales were up 2% in December 2024 compared to the same month in 2023.
• 97% of furniture manufacturing companies in Canada are Canadian-owned.
• There were 3,251 furniture stores in Canada in December 2024.
• There are 3,606 non-employer or indeterminate and 6,019 employer furniture establishments in Canada.
• In 2024, 74% of furniture purchases were made in stores.
• There is a growing demand in the furniture market for eco-conscious, sustainable furniture.
• Millennials buy the most furniture in Canada and market trends show a preference for long-lasting, high-quality products.
• Leon’s Furniture is the largest furniture retailer in Canada with 306 stores across the country.

How does Canada’s furniture market compare globally?

The United States has the largest furniture market worldwide. Canada ranks eleventh after several Asian, European, and South American countries. In 2024, Canada’s furniture market revenue was approximately 35 billion CAD according to industry estimates. In 2025, the gross domestic product from manufacturing furniture and related products is projected to be around 4.9 billion CAD.

The revenue and export statistics in the furniture industry

The revenue from furniture and home furnishing stores in Canada has been growing steadily. In 2024, revenue from furniture and home furnishing stores in Canada was approximately 20.9 billion CAD, based on industry sales figures. The prediction for 2025 was slightly lower at 20.3 billion CAD. 

The monthly export value of furniture and fixtures from Canada has fluctuated. In April 2020, Canada exported furniture worth around 290 million CAD, which was one of the lowest figures recorded in recent years. However, export figures have since recovered. In 2024, monthly exports of furniture and fixtures averaged around 615 million CAD. The United States remains by far the largest destination for Canadian furniture exports.

Which segments have the highest revenue?

In 2025, the largest segment of the furniture market was living room furniture, with an estimated market volume of approximately 6.6 billion CAD, followed by bedroom furniture at around 5.6 billion CAD, based on estimated segment shares of total furniture revenues. The revenues from the other segments were roughly: kitchen and dining room furniture 4.0 billion CAD, home office furniture 3.2 billion CAD, outdoor furniture 1.8 billion CAD, floor coverings 1.7 billion CAD, and lamps and lighting 1.5 billion CAD.

The proportions are expected to remain broadly similar in 2026, with the two largest segments having revenues of approximately 6.7 billion CAD and 5.7 billion CAD respectively. When considered in relation to the population of Canada, the per-person revenues generated from furniture sales are estimated at around 580 CAD in 2025.

Changes in furniture sales

Most years in Canada, the furniture industry sees year-on-year growth in furniture sales revenue. In December 2023, sales were up about 2% compared to the previous December. The following year, sales grew again, this time by around 2% in 2024 compared to 2023. The biggest growth in the last ten years is from 2015 at 6%.

Within the same period, there have been times when sales have fallen compared to the previous year. This happened in 2020, when many categories saw overall revenue dips due to economic conditions and sells fell by approximately 6% year-on-year. More recently it was predicted to happen in 2025, when furniture sales in some months were flat or slightly lower compared with the same month the previous year.

The number and distribution of manufacturing companies in Canada

Ontario has the highest number of manufacturing companies in Canada with 1,660 companies located in the province as of June 2025. Quebec, where there are 1,293 furniture manufacturing companies, is second.

In total, there are over 7,000 furniture manufacturing companies across Canada. 97% of the manufacturing companies are owned and operated by Canadians. In 2025, the country’s furniture production sector employed approximately 63,300 people.

Number and distribution of furniture stores in Canada

According to Statista, there were 3,215 furniture stores in Canada in December 2024. Most of these stores were in Ontario, where there are 1,230 furniture stores. Quebec has the second most furniture stores with 685 stores. British Columbia and Alberta come third and fourth with 490 and 340 stores, respectively.

At the other end of the scale are Prince Edward Island with 15 furniture stores, Yukon with three, and the Northwest Territories with just two stores.

What type of companies are Canada’s furniture establishments?

Companies in Canada are categorised either as employers or as non-employers / indeterminate. The term indeterminate covers all those companies that do not have employees on payroll, but may use contracted workers. They may also have family members in the workforce. Indeterminate companies also include those that did not have employees in the last twelve months.

According to the Government of Canada, there are 3,606 non-employer or indeterminate and 6,019 employer furniture establishments. Ontario has the most companies in both categories, with 2,397 employers and 1,676 non-employer / indeterminate companies.

In Quebec, the numbers are 1,276 and 704 of employers and non-employers / indeterminate companies, and in British Columbia 954 and 559.

The territories have the least furniture establishments. In Yukon, there are eight employer companies and in the Northwest Territories six. Yukon has no non-employer / indeterminate companies, while there is one such company in the Northwest Territories. There are no furniture establishments in either category in Nunavut.

What size are Canadian furniture companies?

The numbers from the Government of Canada show that 42.5% of furniture companies in 2024 were micro companies, employing less than five people. Small companies, employing between 6 and 99 people, made up 56.5% of the total number of establishments in the furniture industry, while 1% were medium‑sized with 100–500 members of staff. Only 0.1% of the companies were large, with over 500 employees. 

Ontario has the most companies in each category, with 1,110 micro, 1,280 small, 42 medium, and 3 large companies. Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta come next on the list. At the other end of the table are the territories, with three micro and five small companies in Yukon. Northwest Territories have four micro companies and two small ones. Neither territory has any medium or large companies, and Nunavut has no furniture establishments.

Online or in-store?

While the number of people who buy their furniture online has been growing steadily over the years, the majority of Canadians still prefer to buy their furniture from brick‑and‑mortar stores. In 2024, approximately 72% of Canadian consumers bought their furniture in person from a store, compared to 28% who purchased furniture online. However, this is significantly higher than roughly ten years ago, when only 8% of Canadians shopped for furniture online.

During the COVID‑19 pandemic, Canadian home furniture and furnishings online sales experienced a 191% increase between February 2020 and April 2020. During the same period, in‑store sales of furniture dropped by 70%, according to Statistics Canada.

Who buys the most furniture in Canada?

Millennials are the most regular furniture buyers in Canada, making up 37% of households that buy furniture. In 2017, the generation accounted for 778.5 billion CAD of furniture sales, and in 2018, they spent 655 CAD per capita on home furnishings.

How much are Canadians spending on furniture and furnishings?

Millennials are the most regular furniture buyers in Canada, making up approximately 38% of households that purchase furniture. In 2024, the generation accounted for an estimated 820 billion CAD of furniture sales, and in the same year, they spent around 710 CAD per capita on home furnishings.

Canadians prefer long-lasting wooden furniture

Market trends show that Canadians value durability and wooden products are preferred especially for living and dining rooms.

In Canada, wood is one of the most widely used raw materials and accounts for over 30% of materials used in furniture manufacturing. Species such as Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir, and Western Hemlock are versatile, highly durable, and easy to work with, which makes Canadian trees perfect for producing high-quality furniture.

Canadian furniture retailers

Leon’s Furniture is the largest Canadian furniture retailer in Canada, having opened their first store in Ontario in 1909. Today, they have 130 stores in the province and 312 across the country. The company’s revenue has continued to grow in recent years and was 2.85 billion CAD in 2024.

While Leon’s Furniture is the largest furniture retailer in Canada, other popular Canadian-owned furniture stores include:

• Candace & Basil – They have only one showroom located in Mississauga, Ontario. However, the store founded in 1986 delivers across the country via its online store.
• Casalife Furniture – The company has three retail locations in Toronto, Ontario. It is a Canadian family-owned business that has been in operation for almost two decades.
• EQ3 – The company has its headquarters in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and has fourteen stores in Canada. As well as Manitoba, they have stores in Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, and Ontario.
• Mobilia – The company was founded in Montreal, Quebec and now has ten stores across Quebec and Ontario. Their online platform also covers customers in British Columbia and New Brunswick.
• Stoney Creek Furniture – Since the company was established in Stoney Creek, Ontario, the company has expanded to have two large showrooms in Stoney Creek and Vaughan, Ontario.

IKEA has the second-largest market share in Canada

Globally, IKEA generated approximately 70.2 billion CAD in revenue in 2024 and had a sales growth rate of about 3.8%. In Canada, there were 16 IKEA stores in 2024 and 31 pickup-only collection points. They also have Design Studios in Toronto and Mississauga, keeping the total number of store locations at 16. 

IKEA Canada had total sales of approximately 3.05 billion CAD in the financial year ending August 31, 2024, which represented an increase of around 8% compared to the previous year. During the pandemic, visits to IKEA’s online store increased by 32% to 236 million.

Top furniture manufacturers in Canada

While there are thousands of furniture manufacturers in Canada, some of the top manufacturers include:

• Dorel Inds: A publicly owned company that produces ready-to-assemble furniture and assembled youth furniture. They also make products such as car seats, cribs, and high chairs.
• Palliser Furniture: A privately owned company producing assembled furniture for bedrooms and home offices, including entertainment centres and wall units. The company’s flagship store is in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
• Shermag: The company, based in Sherbrooke, Quebec, produces a wide range of furniture including bedroom, home office, and dining room furniture. They also make contemporary, high-end fabric and leather upholstery.
• South Shore Inds: This family-owned company based in Sainte-Croix, Quebec makes ready-to-assemble furniture as well as fully assembled furniture, especially for the adult and juvenile bedrooms as well as wall units and entertainment centres.
• Canadel Furniture: A family-owned company that specialises in solid wood casual dining furniture including bar stools and pub tables. The company is based in Louiseville, Quebec.

Conclusion

Globally, Canada has one of the biggest furniture industries in the world. 

Most Canadian furniture establishments are categorised as micro or small companies (up to 99 employees), and around two-thirds are employer companies, while the rest are categorised as non-employer or indeterminate. The majority of Canadian furniture companies are Canadian-owned and operated.

Current trends show that while people still prefer to shop for furniture in brick-and-mortar stores, the number of online furniture shoppers is growing. Based on that, the furniture companies that have a strong online presence alongside brick-and-mortar stores will perform the best in the future.