Wooden kitchen furniture market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The Belgian wooden kitchen furniture market saw its value expand from 378 million US dollars in 2018 to a peak of 463 million US dollars in 2022, with a notable surge of 19% in 2021. This growth was primarily driven by the ongoing implementation and tightening of the European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR), which mandated verifiable legality for wood, boosting consumer confidence in certified sustainable products. The market's subsequent decline in 2023 and 2024, down to 413 million US dollars, coincided with the introduction of stricter local rules in Brussels concerning emissions from wood-burning appliances and the impending enforcement of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which increased compliance complexity and costs for the sector.

Throughout the period, sustained consumer preference for customizable, eco-friendly solid wood furniture supported market stability. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted global supply chains for materials like wood panels, but this was offset by a strengthened focus on local supply chains and resilient demand for functional home furnishings. Furthermore, the entry of new market players specializing in custom solid wood kitchens in 2022 added competitive dynamism and catered to the growing demand for personalized, durable products.

Production wooden kitchen furniture in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Belgium's wooden kitchen furniture production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 254.2 million US dollars, down 2.3% from the previous year. Production increased by 6.6% between 2017 and 2020, averaging 2.1% growth per year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 260.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 9.3%.

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

Exports wooden kitchen furniture from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Belgium's wooden kitchen furniture exports totaled 1,917 tonnes, marking an 11.3% decrease year-over-year. Exports fell by 16.9% from 2017 to 2020, with an average annual decline of 6.0%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 1,797 tonnes, which experienced the sharpest drop of 22.1%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase of 20.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg were the top buyers of Belgian wooden kitchen furniture by volume. France accounted for 38.6% of exports, the Netherlands for 33.0%, and Luxembourg for 12.4%. Together, these three countries made up 84.0% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Belgium's wooden kitchen furniture exports by value declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 14.2 million US dollars, a significant 14.6% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 7.1%, averaging a 2.4% annual decline. The peak value was in 2019 at 16.6 million US dollars, while 2018 recorded the largest increase of 8.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg contributed the most to Belgium's wooden kitchen furniture exports by value. France held a 42.8% share, the Netherlands 27.3%, and Luxembourg 11.5%. Combined, they represented 81.6% of total export value.

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

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

Imports wooden kitchen furniture to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

Belgium's wooden kitchen furniture imports by volume rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 35,531 tonnes, up 5.5% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 15.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany dominated Belgium's wooden kitchen furniture imports by volume, accounting for 74.0% of total flows. The remaining imports were spread across other trading partners.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Belgium's wooden kitchen furniture imports by value increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 146.4 million US dollars, a 7.8% rise from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 18.6%, averaging 5.8% per year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany was the primary source for Belgium's wooden kitchen furniture imports by value, capturing 80.0% of the total. The rest was distributed among other countries.

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

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