Furniture locks market in Germany, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market for base metal furniture locks in Germany experienced a decline from 27.6 million $ in 2018 to 24.6 million $ in 2020, with a notable contraction in 2019. The market stabilized in 2020, supported by Germany's strong export position and involvement in global trade flows, which underpinned its manufacturing base.

After a further decrease in 2021, the market rebounded by 12.5% in 2022 to reach 24.2 million $. This growth was driven by increasing consumer demand for high-quality, secure metal locks, reflecting a shift in preferences toward safety and design. Key manufacturers like Euro-Locks and BURG responded with innovative and flexible locking systems. In 2023, the market saw a minor adjustment to 23.7 million $ as the rising segment of electronic and biometric locks, promoted by companies such as Häfele and Lehmann, began to attract some demand away from traditional mechanical locks due to technological advancements and higher security requirements.

In 2024, the market contracted significantly to 19.8 million $, marking the lowest volume in the observed period.

Production furniture locks in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's furniture locks production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 39 465 K $ US, down 9.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 11.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 48 478 K $ US, which saw a 9.0% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 10.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports furniture locks from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Furniture locks exports from Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Germany exported 992 t of furniture locks, a substantial drop of 18.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 18.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.6%. The peak export volume was in 2018 at 1 235 t, which saw a 1.3% increase.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner landscape for exports in kind was diverse. Slovakia accounted for 11.3% of exports, Czechia for 11.0%, and Austria for 8.7%, together forming 31.0% of total flows. The remaining 69.0% was distributed among many other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Germany's furniture locks export volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 31 480 K $ US, a decrease of 14.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 8.8%, with an annualized rate of 3.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 37 660 K $ US, which saw a 9.1% increase.

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

The structure of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was diversified. Austria accounted for 12.2% of exports, France for 9.0%, and Czechia for 8.2%, together making up 29.5% of total flows. No single country held a clearly dominant position.

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

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

Imports furniture locks to Germany

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, furniture locks imports to Germany declined. In 2020, imports stood at 612 t, a significant decline of 17.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 11%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%. The peak import volume was in 2019 at 738 t, which saw a 5.6% increase.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China led the structure of imports in kind with 29.5%, followed by Belgium at 14.7% and Poland at 9.8%. Together, these three countries represented 54.1% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year rise, Germany's furniture locks import volume declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 16 707 K $ US, reflecting a limited decline of 5.2% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 18.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 17 625 K $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 18.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, furniture locks were imported to Germany from a broad set of markets. China accounted for 17.9% of imports in value terms, Romania for 16.9%, and Vietnam for 12.9%, together making up 47.7% of total imports. The remaining 52.3% came from many smaller destinations.

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

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