Metal furniture excluding office use market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2022, the market value for metal furniture excluding office use in Germany showed a varied trajectory. After a decline to $1 175 million in 2019, the market size recovered steadily, reaching $1 543 million by 2022.

In 2023, the market volume measured in physical terms contracted to 482.4 thousand tonnes. This decline aligned with a broader industry downturn where furniture sales in Germany fell by 6.4% due to weak economic conditions, reduced construction activity, and increased consumer savings. Stationary retailers adapted to rising online demand by embracing omnichannel concepts, lifting the online share of the furniture market to 13.7%.

The following year, market volume rebounded to 550.6 thousand tonnes. Despite continued revenue pressures across the furniture sector—with industry sales declining 7.8%—demand for sustainable, modular, and ergonomic furniture remained resilient. Metal furniture, accounting for about 31% of consumption, benefited from this trend, often being used in commercial and industrial settings. High energy costs and food prices led households to prioritize essential spending, yet the shift toward durable and functional metal pieces supported volume growth.

Production metal furniture not for office use in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of metal furniture, excluding office use, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 1 452 million US dollars, marking a moderate decline of 4.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 8.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.9%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 1 631 million US dollars, which saw an increase of 2.7% that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 6.5%.

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

Exports metal furniture not for office use from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

After a two-year rise, Germany's exports of metal furniture, excluding office use, declined in volume. In 2020, exports reached 235.9 thousand tonnes, which is 9.1% lower than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 3.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.2%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 259.4 thousand tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 3.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's metal furniture exports, excluding office use, were distributed across a wide range of markets. France accounted for 10.9% of exports in volume, Austria for 10.8%, and Switzerland for 8.7%. Together, these three countries made up only 30.4% of total exports, while numerous smaller destinations contributed the remaining 69.6%.

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, M $ US

Germany's exports of metal furniture, excluding office use, declined in value for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume totalled 1 397 million US dollars, representing a modest decrease of 6.8% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 521 million US dollars, which saw an increase of 6.8% that year.

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

The structure of Germany's metal furniture exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was diversified. France accounted for 11.1% of exports in value, Switzerland for 9.7%, and Austria for 9.3%. Combined, these three countries represented just 30.1% of total export flows, with no single country holding 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 metal furniture not for office use to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's imports of metal furniture, excluding office use, increased in volume for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 356.6 thousand tonnes, which is 5.3% higher than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 22.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Poland, and Czechia were the leading suppliers of metal furniture, excluding office use, to Germany in volume terms. China accounted for 49.8% of imports, Poland for 15.3%, and Czechia for 4.4%. Together, these three countries made up 69.5% of total imports.

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, M $ US

Germany's imports of metal furniture, excluding office use, increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 1 234 million US dollars, which is 7.5% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 24.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Poland, and Czechia were the largest suppliers of metal furniture, excluding office use, to Germany in value terms. China accounted for 40.9% of imports in value, Poland for 12.7%, and Czechia for 4.9%. Together, these three countries formed 58.5% of total imports.

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

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