Furniture and its parts market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market size for furniture and its parts in Poland contracted from 1 562 million $ to 1 317 million $, a decline of over 15%. This occurred as domestic production edged down slightly from 5 957 million $ to 5 852 million $, while exports grew steadily from 5 311 million $ to 5 644 million $. Imports increased during this period, rising from 917 million $ to 1 109 million $.

The market dynamics shifted from 2021 onward. Soaring prices for key inputs like wood, board materials, and metal components increased production costs and impacted industry competitiveness. The COVID-19 pandemic further forced operational optimizations across furniture firms. These pressures coincided with a sharp jump in imports to 1 653 million $ in 2021, while exports climbed to 6 818 million $. In 2022, continued raw material inflation and broader geopolitical uncertainty kept cost pressures high, with imports stabilizing near 1 650 million $ and exports rising to 6 868 million $.

By 2023, reduced household spending and persistently high costs for energy and materials led to an estimated decline in furniture production. This was reflected in a drop in imports to 1 473 million $. Exports, however, continued their upward trend to 6 997 million $. In 2024, falling inflation boosted consumer purchasing power, supporting demand in the renovation and construction segment. Nevertheless, rising electricity and raw material costs weakened producer competitiveness, and an economic slowdown in Germany—a key trade partner—contributed to challenges in export performance, with exports reaching 7 125 million $ and imports recovering to 1 618 million $.

Production furniture and its parts in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2019, Poland's furniture and parts production reached its peak value of 5 966 million US dollars. The following year, in 2020, output declined slightly to 5 852 million US dollars, representing a 1.9% decrease compared to 2019. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019, when production grew by 0.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports furniture and its parts from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Poland's furniture and parts exports have grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, the country exported 2 872 thousand tons, marking a 1.9% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 18.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's furniture and parts exports in volume terms were highly diversified. Germany accounted for 31.7% of exports, the United Kingdom for 6.8%, and the United States for 6.3%. Together, these three countries represented just 44.8% of total export flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Poland's furniture and parts exports have increased in value for three straight years. In 2020, exports totaled 5 644 million US dollars, up 3.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 30.8%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 9.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's furniture and parts exports in value terms showed significant diversification across destination countries. Germany represented 33.2% of export value, France 6.4%, and the United Kingdom 6.3%. Combined, these three markets accounted for only 45.9% of total export flows, while a long tail of smaller markets made up the remaining 54.1%.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020

Imports furniture and its parts to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Poland's furniture and parts imports have risen for three consecutive years. In 2020, the country imported 518 thousand tons, an 8.8% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volume grew by 35.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's furniture and parts imports in volume terms were widely distributed across supplier countries. China accounted for 21.0% of imports, Lithuania for 14.0%, and Italy for 10.8%. Together, these three countries represented only 45.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Poland's furniture and parts imports have grown in value for three straight years. In 2020, imports reached 5 644 million US dollars, showing an 11.1% year-over-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, import value rose by 45%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 13.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Germany, and Italy were among Poland's largest suppliers of furniture and parts in value terms, accounting for 25.1%, 15.3%, and 9.5% of imports, respectively. However, even combined, these three countries represented just 49.9% of total import value, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020