Wooden frames market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for wooden frames in Germany experienced considerable volatility in value from 2018 to 2024. After an initial decline to 78.9 million dollars in 2019, the market volume expanded sharply, reaching a peak of 101.1 million dollars in 2021. This growth was followed by a contraction in the subsequent years, with the market size falling to 77.9 million dollars by 2023.

Domestic production of wooden frames followed a similar trajectory, increasing steadily from 29.7 million dollars in 2018 to a high of 34.7 million dollars in 2022 before declining in 2023 and 2024. The market showed a modest recovery in 2024, reaching 81.8 million dollars. This recent uptick coincided with evolving consumer preferences, including a trend towards integrating technology into frames, such as digital displays for dynamic artwork presentation, and a greater emphasis on sustainable materials and experimental designs featuring metallic sheens or warm wood textures, which refreshed product offerings and stimulated demand.

Production wooden frames in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's wooden frame production has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 32 631 K $ US, marking a 7.0% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 15.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.8%.

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

Exports wooden frames from Germany

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Germany's wooden frame exports declined. In 2020, exports totaled 5 777 t, down 9.5% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 6 383 t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 18.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, France, and the United Kingdom were notable but not dominant buyers of German wooden frames. Austria accounted for 16.3% of exports in kind, France for 12.6%, and the United Kingdom for 11.0%. Together, their share reached 39.9% of total exports in kind.

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

Following two years of gains, Germany's wooden frame exports in value terms declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 30 920 K $ US, a decrease of 5.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 28.6%, averaging an 8.7% annualized rate. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 32 725 K $ US, with the largest annual increase in 2018 at 34.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's wooden frame exports in value terms remained highly diversified. Austria contributed 19.4% of exports, France 10.8%, and the United Kingdom 10.2%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 40.5% of total flows, while numerous smaller markets made up the remaining 59.5%.

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

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

Imports wooden frames to Germany

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's wooden frame imports stood at 25 355 t, up 2.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 15.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%. The peak was in 2018 at 26 294 t, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 6.1%. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2018 at 20.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China and Poland consistently dominated Germany's wooden frame imports in kind, accounting for 82.8% of the total. This high concentration was complemented by a long tail of smaller 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, K $ US

In 2020, Germany's wooden frame imports in value terms amounted to 86 703 K $ US, showing a modest gain of 6.8% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 26.1%, averaging an 8.0% annualized rate. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 87 039 K $ US, with the largest decline in 2019 at 6.7% and the largest increase in 2018 at 26.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Poland, and Czechia were the principal suppliers of wooden frames to Germany in value terms. China accounted for 44.2% of imports, Poland for 28.1%, and Czechia for 5.1%. Together, they represented 77.4% of total imports in value terms.

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

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