The Supply Chain Of U.S. Bathrooms And Kitchens Is Disrupted. The Shortage Of Bathroom Accessories Reached 75 Percent
The Supply Chain Of U.S. Bathrooms And Kitchens Is Disrupted. The Shortage Of Bathroom Accessories Reached 75 Percent
Supply chain disruptions continue to have a serious impact on material prices, product backlogs, freight costs and kitchen and bathroom project cycles, according to U.S. media reports. While the current situation may be temporary, it is estimated that the situation will continue into next year.
According to the latest survey by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the situation has worsened significantly [dramatically" since this time last year. The impact is broader, including bathroom accessories, household appliances, tile, cabinets, and other key components for manufacturing refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, microwaves, washers and dryers are in short supply. Among the realtors surveyed, the shortage of bathroom accessories reached 75 percent. Tile reached 51 percent. The most serious is household appliances, which reached 95 percent.
The current shortage of materials is having a wider and deeper impact than at any time since 1990, and rising costs are exacerbating this effect, causing builders` confidence in the market to fall to its lowest level in a year.
Bathroom suppliers, home decorators, distributors, realtors and others are facing a year-long [storm" of surging demand, coupled with material shortages, logistical challenges and pandemics. While remodeling demand is soaring with increased vaccination rates and a DIY market for homes spawned by emerging lifestyles, supply chain disruptions have led to severe shortages of key building products. Meanwhile, supply constraints have caused material costs to soar.
Meanwhile, U.S.-based factories are beginning to add capacity and adjust their supply chains. According to reports, in June this year, the U.S. DEVIDA bathroom announced that it will [prioritize" the production of certain bran