Plastic furniture market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic furniture in Germany showed relative stability in value terms between 2018 and 2024, with the market size edging down from $103.8 million to $101.3 million in 2019 before recovering to $105.4 million by 2024.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 boosted furniture demand as consumers spent more time at home and invested in home comfort, driving up imports. However, the easing of restrictions and rising inflation in 2022 posed challenges, tempering market growth.

Energy crisis and high costs in 2023 led to consumer caution, reducing imports. By 2024, the market benefited from increased production in the plastics industry and sustainability trends, such as demand for recycled materials and multifunctional furniture, although inflation continued to pressure consumer spending.

Production plastic furniture in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2019, Germany's plastic furniture production was valued at 53 343 thousand US dollars, marking an 11.6% decrease compared to 2018. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 60 373 thousand US dollars, which represented a 6.2% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, production declined by 6.2%, translating to an average annual decrease of 2.1%.

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

Exports plastic furniture from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's cross-border shipments of plastic furniture have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 12 016 tonnes, showing a modest 2.6% rise compared to 2019. The lowest point was in 2018 at 10 069 tonnes, which saw a 4.8% decline. However, exports rebounded strongly in 2019 with a 16.3% increase. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 13.6%, averaging a 4.3% annual growth rate.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, France, and the Netherlands were among the largest buyers of German plastic furniture in terms of volume, accounting for 16.3%, 13.6%, and 8.2% of exports, respectively. Together, they made up just 38.1% of total exports, highlighting a broadly diversified partner base with many other countries contributing significantly.

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

In 2020, plastic furniture deliveries from Germany were valued at 85.7 million US dollars, remaining virtually unchanged from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 85.4 million US dollars, which experienced a 6.7% decline. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 6.4%, equating to an average annual decline of 2.2%.

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

An analysis of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. Switzerland, France, and Austria accounted for 13.9%, 13.3%, and 11.0% of exports, respectively, totaling only 38.2% of total flows. This indicates that a significant 61.8% of exports went to other partners, underscoring the diversity of Germany's export markets.

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

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

Imports plastic furniture to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of plastic furniture have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 38 071 tonnes, reflecting a strong 14.5% rise compared to the prior year. The minimum volume was in 2018 at 30 181 tonnes, which saw an 11.6% decline. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 11.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China, Italy, and Israel formed the core of Germany's plastic furniture imports in terms of volume, representing 27.2%, 21.2%, and 17.2% of imports, respectively. Together, they accounted for 65.5% of total import flows, indicating a concentrated sourcing pattern from these key markets.

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 plastic furniture imports have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 151.5 million US dollars, showing a substantial 13.6% gain relative to the prior year. The lowest value was in 2018 at 128.8 million US dollars, which experienced a 16.8% decline. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 2.2%, averaging a 0.7% annual decline.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Italy, and Israel were the core markets for Germany's plastic furniture imports in value terms, accounting for 24.9%, 16.0%, and 14.8% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 55.7% of total import flows, highlighting their significant role in Germany's import structure.

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

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