Wood furniture, floors and woodwork polishes market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for wood furniture, floors and woodwork polishes in Germany saw considerable volume swings from 2018 to 2024. Starting at 5.5 thousand tons in 2018, the market size dropped to 4.8 thousand tons by 2020. A strong rebound followed, pushing volume to a peak of 6.1 thousand tons in 2022, before a sharp contraction to 4.1 thousand tons in 2023 and a recovery to 5.2 thousand tons in 2024. In value terms, the market fell from 18.9 million US dollars in 2018 to 15.6 million in 2020, then entered a period of steady growth, reaching 21.7 million by the end of the period.

The market's volume recovery in 2024 was supported by the expansion of environmentally friendly product lines and evolving consumer tastes. SC Johnson extended its VOC-compliant spray polish range in Germany, introducing plant-based solvents and biodegradable surfactants to cater to the rising demand for sustainable wood care. Concurrently, broader market trends showed growing consumer preference for natural ingredients, premium specialty products, and DIY home improvement projects, which collectively strengthened demand for wood polishes.

Production wood furniture, floors and woodwork polishes in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production of wood furniture, floors, and woodwork polishes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 18,475 thousand US dollars, marking a 5.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 10.3%, which translates to an annualized decline of 3.6%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 21,959 thousand US dollars, with a 6.6% increase that year. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, when production decreased by 10.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's production volume of wood furniture, floors, and woodwork polishes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 4,436 tonnes were produced, representing a 9.4% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 15.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.4%. The peak production volume was recorded in 2018 at 5,265 tonnes, which saw a modest increase of 0.5% that year.

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

Exports wood furniture, floors and woodwork polishes from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of wood furniture, floors, and woodwork polishes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 2,813 tonnes, showing a modest rise of 4.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 19.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of wood furniture, floors, and woodwork polishes were distributed across a wide range of buyers. Belgium accounted for 16.2% of exports in kind, Austria for 15.7%, and the Netherlands for 11.3%. Together, these three countries contributed 43.1% of total exports, while numerous other countries held smaller but notable shares.

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 exports of wood furniture, floors, and woodwork polishes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 12,288 thousand US dollars, up by 9.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 12.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0%.

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

An analysis of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. Austria accounted for 13.0% of exports in value, Switzerland for 12.2%, and the Netherlands for 11.1%. Collectively, these three countries represented 36.3% of total export flows, with the remaining 63.7% spread among other trading partners.

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

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

Imports wood furniture, floors and woodwork polishes to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of wood furniture, floors, and woodwork polishes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume stood at 3,151 tonnes, reflecting a substantial increase of 14.5% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 35.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Germany's imports of wood furniture, floors, and woodwork polishes in kind were Hungary, with 34.4% of imports, the Netherlands with 29.2%, and Denmark with 7.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 71.3% 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 decline, Germany's imports of wood furniture, floors, and woodwork polishes increased. In 2020, import volume totaled 9,373 thousand US dollars, showing a steep uptick of 25.1% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 12.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 4.1%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 7,493 thousand US dollars, when imports decreased by 7.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland remained the main supplier of wood furniture, floors, and woodwork polishes to Germany in value terms, accounting for 31.1% of imports. The Netherlands followed with 16.7%, and Denmark with 15.4%. Together, these three countries formed 63.3% of total imports in value.

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

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