Furniture fittings market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Italian furniture fittings market volume declined from 75 thousand tonnes to 60 thousand tonnes. The global COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted production and distribution, contributing to this contraction. However, the market value increased during this period, reflecting sustained demand for high-quality Italian products.

A strong post-pandemic rebound occurred in 2021, with market volume surging to 79 thousand tonnes and value reaching $346 million. In 2022, RF Group SPA launched new metal-effect finishes, emphasizing aesthetic innovation and Italian craftsmanship, which helped sustain market activity even as volume slightly moderated.

Market growth continued through 2023 and 2024, with volume peaking at 84 thousand tonnes in 2024 and value rising to $359 million, demonstrating the resilience of Italy's furniture fittings sector.

Production furniture fittings in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's furniture fittings production rebounded in 2020 after two years of decline. Output was valued at 291.8 million US dollars, marking a 4.4% increase compared to 2019. However, production had fallen significantly over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, decreasing by 27.3% overall, which translates to an average annual decline of 10.1%. The lowest point was recorded in 2019 at 279.5 million US dollars, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with a 27.4% decrease.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Furniture fittings production in Italy continued its downward trend for the third consecutive year in 2020. Output reached 46,915 tonnes, representing a 7.2% decline compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 25.5% in total, averaging an annual decrease of 9.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports furniture fittings from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's exports of furniture fittings declined for the third year in a row in 2020. Shipments totaled 52,412 tonnes, down 6.9% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 15.2% overall, with an average annual decline of 5.3%.

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

The export structure for furniture fittings from Italy remained fragmented between 2017 and 2020. The top three destinations—Poland with 14.3% of exports, Slovakia with 13.9%, and Germany with 11.2%—collectively accounted for just 39.4% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Italy's furniture fittings exports declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. The value stood at 336.7 million US dollars, a 7.0% decrease year-on-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 7.1% in total, averaging an annual decline of 2.4%. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 378.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 4.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy's export portfolio for furniture fittings in value terms was quite broad. The leading markets—Germany with 15.0% of exports, France with 11.5%, and Slovakia with 8.1%—together represented only 34.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports furniture fittings to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of furniture fittings declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. Volumes reached 71,137 tonnes, marking a 7.9% fall compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 7.7% overall, with an average annual decline of 2.7%. The highest level was recorded in 2018 at 79,137 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 11.9%. The sharpest drop occurred in 2019 with a 10.5% decrease.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Austria, China, and Germany—together accounted for 71.5% of Italy's total imports of furniture fittings in volume terms.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Italy's furniture fittings imports declined for the second year in a row in 2020. The value stood at 300.5 million US dollars, down 4.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 6.7% in total, averaging an annual decline of 2.3%. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 360.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 11.8%. The sharpest decrease occurred in 2019 with a 13.0% drop.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Austria, China, and Germany formed the core of Italy's furniture fittings imports in value terms. Austria accounted for 33.0% of imports, China for 20.6%, and Germany for 16.3%, together making up 70.0% of total flows.

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

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