Zhejiang Office Chair Market
The Zhejiang office chair market, centered around Anji County and supplemented by Hangzhou Banshan Market, forms a pattern of industrial clustering coexisting with second-hand trading.
Anji County: The Global Hub of the Office Chair Industry
Anji County, known as the "Hometown of Chinese Chairs" and the "Capital of World Chairs," is the world's largest production base for office chairs. It boasts a massive industrial scale, accounting for one-third of the domestic market's output and over 50% of the national export volume, with 70 chairs rolling off the production line every minute. The industry chain is highly developed, covering all aspects from design, R&D, raw material and component production, finished product manufacturing, to trading. There are over 1,200 enterprises in the sector, with 52.08% being above-scale companies. In 2025, the total industrial output value of above-scale enterprises reached 26.17 billion yuan, with 46 enterprises generating over 100 million yuan in output value each.
Typical Enterprises and Technological Advantages
Zhejiang Anji Hengchang Chair Co., Ltd. stands as an industry benchmark. Founded in 1993, it specializes in office chairs, swivel chair components, and gaming chairs, holding 57 patents and 14 registered trademarks. It was recognized as a high-tech enterprise in 2022. The company achieved transformation by tapping into the European market, with its market share in Europe rising to about 50% by 2019, demonstrating the international competitiveness of Anji enterprises.
Hangzhou Banshan Market: A Hub for Second-Hand Office Furniture
Unlike Anji's focus on new product manufacturing, Hangzhou Banshan Market primarily deals in second-hand office furniture, positioning itself as affordable and practical. For example, a package deal including a 1.8-meter solid wood desk and two chairs costs only 300 yuan, and merchants offer bargaining services. This market caters to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises or individuals seeking low-cost office furniture, forming a niche market that complements Anji's industry.
Summary of Industrial Characteristics
Anji County dominates the Zhejiang and even global office chair markets with its large-scale production, complete industrial chain, and export advantages. Hangzhou Banshan Market fills the gap in the mid-to-low-end demand segment through second-hand trading. Together, they form a dual-layer structure of "high-end manufacturing + economic practicality" in the Zhejiang office chair market, supporting industrial scale while meeting diversified consumer needs.
