All You Need to Know About the Shengfang Furniture Industry
A comprehensive guide to China's northern furniture hub: Top 10 manufacturers, regional comparisons, logistics, and insider tips for B2B buyers.
By Sara
DIKAPABED Expert • Factory Insider
The Shengfang Landscape
Shengfang is home to approximately 2,000 trading companies primarily focused on dining chairs. However, actual factories dedicated to upholstered beds and metal beds are scarce--numbering only around a dozen.
Due to intense competition in the dining chair market, many established manufacturers (like U-Like, XS, and Yonghong) have expanded their product lines into bedroom furniture over the last 3-4 years to diversify. While they bring significant manufacturing power, specialized bed expertise varies.
Top 10 Shengfang Manufacturers
A curated list of actual factories versus trading companies.
1. Langfang Liutai Furniture (DIKAPABED)
THE SPECIALIST • TOP RATED
We are the premier bed and mattress manufacturer in Shengfang. Operating under the license Bazhou Botai Furniture, we focus exclusively on sleeping solutions. Unlike competitors transitioning from chairs, beds are our DNA.
- Alibaba Verified & SGS Report
- Wayfair Partner (EU Market)
- UKFR / FSC / BS7177 Certified
- Independent R&D Team
2. Langfang Aimu Furniture
Est. 1997 | The Pioneer
The first factory in Shengfang to produce upholstered beds. Historically focused on French supermarkets (retail), they recently entered Alibaba to expand globally. Highly professional with decades of experience.
3. Tianjin U-Like Intl.
Design Focused | Large Scale
A giant in dining chairs now making beds. They employ foreign designers for unique headboards. Note: They often outsource sampling to specialists (like us) before mass producing in-house.
4. Bazhou Huiteng Furniture
Metal Bed Specialist
With over 10 years of experience, Huiteng focuses primarily on metal beds. A solid choice if your product mix relies heavily on metal frames rather than upholstery.
5. Bazhou Honglin Furniture
Upholstered Bed Focus
A dedicated upholstered bed manufacturer and one of our main competitors. They are frequently mentioned in our market analysis reports and top lists.
6. Bazhou Qianshangou
Offline & Exhibition Focus
Specializes in upholstered beds but lacks a strong online presence. They primarily rely on trade shows and traditional offline channels for business.
7. Bazhou XS (Bona)
Dining to Bedroom Transition
Known locally as "XS" (Bazhou Bona on Alibaba). Originally a dining chair powerhouse, they entered the soft bed market recently. Exhibited at IMM Cologne 2024.
8. Bazhou Mingshun
FSC Certified
Focused on upholstered beds. Notable for holding valid FSC certification, making them a viable option for eco-conscious European buyers.
9. Bazhou Yonghong
Big Client Volume
Similar to XS and U-Like, they pivoted from dining chairs to beds after a major chair client requested bedroom furniture. They now produce soft beds at scale.
10. Langfang Xindesheng
Established 2000 | Reliable Neighbor
Located near DIKAPABED. They offer a wide range including Gas lift beds, PU beds, and metal frames. Consistent quality with stable exports to UK/EU/Australia.
Regional Comparison: North vs. South China
Why source from Shengfang (Hebei) compared to Guangzhou or Fujian?
Gas Lift & Upholstered Beds
North China (Shengfang/Hebei)
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Foldable Structure Bed base halves fold behind the headboard. Easier assembly (25 screws vs. 60) and higher container loading quantity.
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Curved Slats Standard usage of sprung curved slats for better comfort.
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Cost Advantage Lower labor and land costs result in more competitive pricing for gas lift and drawer beds.
South China (Guangzhou/Fujian)
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Shipping Speed ~15 days faster shipping to US/Europe due to proximity to major southern ports.
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Non-Foldable Base Traditional structure creates larger packaging, reducing container load efficiency.
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Cross-Border E-commerce Fujian/Zhangzhou suppliers often support payment terms for Shenzhen e-commerce sellers.
Metal & Bunk Beds
Why Hebei (North) Wins on Metal
Resource Proximity: We are located near Tangshan (China's steel capital) and iron ore sources. Southern factories (Zhangzhou) often buy raw steel from Hebei, incurring extra transport costs.
Material Quality: Northern steel tubes are generally harder and more durable ("Northern pipes vs. Southern pipes").
Price: Due to raw material proximity and lower overheads, Hebei metal beds are significantly cheaper.
The Zhangzhou (South) Niche
Zhangzhou excels in "One Set, One Carton" packaging efficiency for specific metal bed models, offering good prices for that specific niche, but generally relies on Northern raw materials.
Buyer's Logistics Guide
Transportation
- • PKX (Beijing Daxing): 1 hour drive (Closest).
- • PEK (Capital Airport): 2 hours drive.
- • TSN (Tianjin Airport): >1 hour drive.
- • High Speed Rail: 20 mins to factory. Direct trains available to/from Hong Kong.
Stay & Eat
- • Hotels: Four Seasons Fulai (Luxury, local) or Wanda Realm (Langfang City, preferred by expats).
- • Dining: Future City Mall offers diverse options.
- • Halal Friendly: Xin'an Town is 60-70% Muslim; most hotels serve pork-free meals.
Quality Control
We recommend V-Trust over SGS for better value.
- SGS: $300-400/day
- V-Trust: $200-300/day
Shengfang International Furniture Exhibition
Held every March & September. Buyers with proven order records often receive perks like free meals and reimbursed local transport.
Ready to Source from Shengfang?
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