Down and Feather Market Insights

The down and feather market is projected to grow at the rate of 6.51% during the forecast period, 2018 to 2023. Since last few years, the overall usage of duck and goose feather have increased; which indirectly resulted in the wider availability of down and feather all across the world. These down and feathers are processed and then used by large number of companies which are involved in manufacturing comforters, beddings, apparels, pillow, and others. Currently, demand for furnishing products in both residential and commercial sector is growing at a rapid pace. Thus, the overall demand for down and feathers in manufacturing these products is increasing at a faster rate. Large number of government regulations in different countries are positively impacting the down and feather market. For instance, in 2017, it was reported that China has revised its national standard for down and feather to match up with the international standards. The revision of standards by the China government is also done for protecting the overall rights of online consumers, interests of manufacturing companies; and further to provide a solid foundation for management, production and trading.

Growing Demand for Sustainable Down and Feather Market

End-consumers are increasingly becoming conscious towards the usage of sustainable down and feather in products like pillows, comforters, apparels, and others. Thus, non-profit organization like Responsible Down Standard (RDS) are trying to find the best ways to minimize and heal the manufacturing impact of fabrics on water, soil, air and the human population; so that consumers can be confident that the down and feathers used in the products they choose are sustainable.

Preference of Duck Feathers by Manufacturers in Down and Feather Market

Ducks feather and downs dominate global down and feather market. However, it is expected that the overall demand for goose feather and downs would increase during the forecasted period as gradually large number of furnishing product manufacturing companies have started considering quality of goose downs and feathers to be better than duck for some products. This is because, goose is a bigger bird which provides larger and stronger bunch of down, further providing more warmth for less fill as compared to ducks.

Asia-Pacific Expected to Grow at a Higher CAGR in Down and Feather Market

Downs and feather market in Asia-Pacific is anticipated to grow at a fast pace owing to growing preference for usage of natural fillings in pillow, comforter, beddings, and others. In countries like China, standardization process of down and feather is happening in order to reduce the frauds. However, factors like hike in prices due to lack of production and a surge of demand from domestic and export markets are negatively impacting the down market in China.

Key Developments in the Down and Feather Market

2018: Travel Blue launched its first feather neck pillow in DF&TR which are made with 85% duck feathers and 15% goose down feathers within a 100% cotton satin case. This neck pillow is designed to create a relaxed and luxurious experience for travelers.

Down and Feather Market Competitive Landscape

Major Key Players are PRAUDEN, Allied Feather & Down Corp, Feather Industries, Sustainable Down Source, UNITED FEATHER & DOWN, ROHDEX Bettfedern GmbH & Co. KG, KARL SLUKA GMBH, Anhui Yahua Feather Down Co;Ltd, KL DOWN, Moonlight Feather, and others.

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