Furniture fittings market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for base metal furniture fittings in Lithuania experienced a sharp expansion in 2019, with volume surging to 56 200 t. This growth coincided with active regional trade, as Lithuanian exports of similar metal fittings reached neighboring countries like Estonia, Latvia, and Germany. The following year, market volume contracted to 39 500 t, even as its value rose to $97.4 million, indicating a shift toward higher-value products.

After a slight recovery to 41 000 t in 2021, market volume entered a sustained decline, falling to 26 400 t by 2023. During this period, consumer preferences in the furniture sector shifted toward modern, minimalist, and eco-friendly designs, while the rise of online shopping and DIY assembly increased demand for easy-to-install fittings. These trends reshaped demand patterns but did not reverse the overall market contraction.

In 2024, the market volume rebounded to 30 100 t. Lithuania's position as one of Europe's highest per-capita consumers of furniture fittings provided underlying support. Broader sustainability initiatives and EU green technology regulations began influencing production trends, while the ongoing growth of the domestic furniture manufacturing sector sustained demand for metal components.

Production furniture fittings in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Lithuania's furniture fittings production was valued at 6 205 thousand US dollars, representing a 26.8% decrease compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production declined by 34.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.3%. The only year that saw an increase was 2020, with a modest rise of 0.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

The market experienced significant fluctuations during this period. Production volume peaked in 2020 at 2 453 tonnes, then dropped to its lowest point in 2021 at 567 tonnes, creating a 4.3-fold difference between these years. The 2021 output was 76.9% lower than the previous year. The largest annual increase occurred in 2020, with a substantial growth of 68.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports furniture fittings from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

Lithuania's furniture fittings export volume has grown for three consecutive years. In 2021, exports reached 8 850 tonnes, marking a 5.8% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 49%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 14.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Russia were the primary destinations for Lithuania's furniture fittings exports by volume. Sweden accounted for 21.3% of exports, Germany for 20.3%, and Russia for 18.8%. Together, these three countries represented 60.4% of total export volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Lithuania's furniture fittings export value has increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports were recorded at 45.3 million US dollars, showing a significant 14.0% rise compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, export value grew by 24.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 7.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia, Sweden, and Germany were the main buyers of Lithuanian furniture fittings by value. Russia led with 32.4% of export value, followed by Sweden at 17.1%, and Germany at 11.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 61.2% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2021

Imports furniture fittings to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Lithuania's furniture fittings import volume totaled 49 246 tonnes, an 8.6% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 21.6%, with an annualized rate of 6.7%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 62 293 tonnes. The largest annual decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 27.2%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a surge of 53.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia, China, and Germany were the largest suppliers of furniture fittings to Lithuania by volume. Slovakia contributed 42.4% of imports, China 25.7%, and Germany 7.3%. Together, these three countries made up 75.5% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Lithuania's furniture fittings import value has risen for three consecutive years. In 2021, imports amounted to 157.4 million US dollars, a 22.4% increase year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, import value increased by 36.9%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 11.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

During 2018–2021, Slovakia, China, and Germany were the main sources of furniture fittings imports to Lithuania by value. Slovakia accounted for 35.4% of import value, China for 18.6%, and Germany for 10.3%. Combined, these three countries represented 64.3% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2021