Wooden kitchen furniture market in Bulgaria, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, Bulgarian production of wooden kitchen furniture reached 34.3 million dollars, supported by the segment's stable 7.5% share of the country's total furniture output and revenue growth among leading domestic manufacturers. The following year, the market size edged down to 36.8 million dollars, while consumer preferences shifted toward multifunctional furniture and natural wood, especially oak, adapted to shrinking kitchen sizes. By 2020, the market stabilized at 36.3 million dollars, with design trends such as mixing metal and wood and vintage accents continuing to shape product offerings.

The market expanded sharply in 2021, growing 23.5% to 44.8 million dollars. This surge was accompanied by a rise in production to 44.5 million dollars and a more than doubling of exports compared to the prior year.

In the subsequent period, furniture imports hit a record 10.2 million dollars in 2022, reflecting strong domestic consumption, while exports began to decline after a peak in 2021. Activity in the real estate sector and expectations around Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone contributed to sustained demand for furniture, including kitchen units, through 2024.

Production wooden kitchen furniture in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Bulgaria's wooden kitchen furniture production was valued at 35 126 K $ US, showing a modest 5.9% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 9.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 3.1%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 6.9%, while the largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 3.1%.

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

Exports wooden kitchen furniture from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, t

Bulgaria's wooden kitchen furniture exports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 456 t, marking a steep 59.5% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 77.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 616 t, which also saw the largest decline of 24.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Bulgaria's wooden kitchen furniture exports in kind were Romania, Greece, and Germany. Together, they accounted for 55.5% of total export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values showed significant volatility from 2017 to 2020. The lowest point was in 2018 at 1 839 K $ US, while the peak occurred in 2020 at 4 391 K $ US, representing a 2.4-fold difference. In 2020, exports surged by 78.3% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 31.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and Greece were the top markets for Bulgaria's wooden kitchen furniture exports in value terms. France accounted for 21.0% of exports, Germany for 18.1%, and Greece for 13.0%, together making up 52.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports wooden kitchen furniture to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, t

Bulgaria's wooden kitchen furniture imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 3 109 t, reflecting a modest 4.5% year-over-year uptick. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 17.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Poland, and Turkey were the main suppliers of wooden kitchen furniture to Bulgaria in kind. Ukraine contributed 48.3% of imports, Poland 26.3%, and Turkey 10.0%, together comprising 84.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Bulgaria's wooden kitchen furniture imports declined in 2020. The import value in 2020 was 5 537 K $ US, down 8.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 18.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 071 K $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 15.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Poland, and Italy remained the primary sources for Bulgaria's wooden kitchen furniture imports in value terms. Ukraine accounted for 26.3% of imports, Poland for 22.5%, and Italy for 21.4%, jointly taking 70.3% of total import flows.

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

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