Plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Austrian market for plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork experienced strong growth, with volume rising from 5 501 tonnes to over 14 000 tonnes. This surge was primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led consumers to invest more in home furnishings and interior design, boosting demand for furniture and its components. The market also showed early signs of adaptation to sustainability trends, such as the initial implementation of the EU Circular Economy Package in 2018, which began shaping material choices and product development.

After 2021, market volume stabilized at around 14 400 tonnes in 2023, supported by the continued expansion of online furniture retail in Austria, where consumer spending in this channel increased substantially. The presence of major manufacturers like Blum Group, a leading furniture fittings producer focusing on innovation and climate neutrality, helped sustain demand for high-quality plastic fittings. Regulatory measures, including the unified collection of all plastic packaging from 2023 under the Packaging Ordinance, further reinforced industry shifts toward circular economy principles, influencing production and material strategies.

Production plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2018, the output value of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork in Austria was $75,020,000, remaining relatively stable compared to 2017.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2018, Austria produced 4,538 tons of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork, marking a 17.6% increase from the previous year.

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

Exports plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Exports of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork from Austria increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports reached their lowest point at 4,167 tons, but then rose by 9.9% in 2020 to 4,669 tons, a 2.0% increase from 2019. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 7.2%, with an annualized decline of 2.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 17.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export market for plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork from Austria was diverse. Germany accounted for 16.3% of exports, Czechia for 13.6%, and Poland for 12.5%, together making up 42.4% of total flows. The remaining 57.6% was distributed among many other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decline, exports of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork from Austria increased. In 2019, exports hit their lowest value at $90,900,000, but in 2020, they rose to $95,400,000, a 5.0% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 7.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Germany, and Hungary were significant buyers of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork from Austria, but their combined share did not dominate the market. The United States accounted for 22.2% of exports in value terms, Germany for 13.7%, and Hungary for 9.6%, totaling 45.5% of total exports.

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

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

Imports plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork to Austria

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Austria's imports of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork increased. In 2019, imports were at their lowest at 4,919 tons, but in 2020, they rose slightly to 4,945 tons, showing minimal change from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 14%, with an annualized decline of 4.9%. The largest drop occurred in 2018, at 10.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Italy were the primary sources for Austria's imports of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork. Germany accounted for 68.0% of imports, Hungary for 8.7%, and Italy for 6.4%, together comprising 83.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Austria's imports of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to approximately $73,300,000, a 9.7% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 16.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Czechia accounted for the largest share of Austria's imports of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork in value terms. Germany made up 58.8% of imports, Hungary 17.4%, and Czechia 7.0%, together totaling 83.3% of total flows.

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

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