Metal furniture excluding office use market in Spain, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish metal furniture market, excluding office use, expanded in volume from 66.9 thousand tons in 2018 to 82.3 thousand tons in 2019, despite reported challenges in industry innovation and expansion. The COVID-19 pandemic then caused a contraction to 79.3 thousand tons in 2020, before a strong post-pandemic rebound lifted volume to 82.0 thousand tons in 2021. In value terms, the market grew from $566.7 million in 2018 to $637.4 million in 2021, with a temporary dip to $521.8 million in 2020.

Market volume declined to 73.3 thousand tons in 2023, primarily due to a weakening real estate market and restrictive economic conditions that delayed household durable purchases. This was partially offset by growing tourism, which increased demand for commercial furniture. By 2024, volume recovered to 86.8 thousand tons, driven by e-commerce growth, demand for furniture from commercial establishments and home renovations, and technological innovations like IKEA's AI design assistant. In value terms, the market continued to rise, reaching $726.7 million in 2023 and $814.2 million in 2024.

Production metal furniture not for office use in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's production of metal furniture, excluding office use, declined after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 517.5 million US dollars, marking a 16.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 12.1%, which translates to an annualized decline of 4.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 619.6 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 4.1% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Spain's production of metal furniture, excluding office use, declined after two years of growth. In 2020, 81,702 tonnes were produced, representing a 1.7% decrease from the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 15.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 4.8%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 83,108 tonnes, with the largest increase of 14.9% also occurring that year.

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

Exports metal furniture not for office use from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's exports of metal furniture, excluding office use, increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 82,343 tonnes, which is 1.0% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 11.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and Germany formed the core group of markets for Spain's exports in kind. France accounted for 30.1% of exports, Portugal for 11.2%, and Germany for 11.1%, together representing 52.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Spain's exports of metal furniture, excluding office use, declined significantly in 2020. The export value totaled 257.9 million US dollars, corresponding to a 14.4% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 15%, with a compound annual decline rate of 5.3%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 2.9%.

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

The partner structure for Spain's exports in value terms was fragmented from 2017 to 2020. France accounted for 26.8% of exports, Portugal for 12.3%, and Germany for 9.0%, together making up 48.1% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

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

Imports metal furniture not for office use to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's imports of metal furniture, excluding office use, declined after two years of growth. In 2020, imports totaled 80,689 tonnes, marking a 1.0% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 14.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 4.6%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 80,689 tonnes, with the largest increase of 12.2% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and Italy were the primary suppliers of metal furniture, excluding office use, to Spain. China accounted for 56.4% of imports in kind, Germany for 9.6%, and Italy for 6.6%, jointly representing 72.7% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Spain's imports of metal furniture, excluding office use, declined after two years of growth. In 2020, imports were valued at 262.2 million US dollars, corresponding to a slight decline of 3.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 10.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 3.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 270.4 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 11.3% occurring in 2018.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and Italy remained the largest markets for Spain's imports in value terms, together accounting for 64.4% of total import flows.

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

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