Wooden kitchen furniture market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The wooden kitchen furniture market in Croatia valued at 61.3 million US dollars in 2018, then experienced a contraction over the next two years, declining to 57.1 million US dollars by 2020. A turnaround began in 2021, with the market growing to 60.0 million US dollars, and this expansion gained pace in 2022, reaching 65.7 million US dollars.

A period of accelerated growth commenced in 2023, propelled by evolving consumer tastes. Increased demand for custom-made furniture, driven by a desire for better functionality and space adaptation, alongside a rising preference for warm, rustic styles and eco-friendly materials, stimulated market activity. Manufacturers responded by focusing on smart materials and innovative mechanisms that enhance durability and ease of maintenance. These trends supported a significant market surge to 76.0 million US dollars in 2023, with growth continuing to 78.6 million US dollars in 2024 as interest in multifunctional and tailored wooden kitchens remained strong.

Production wooden kitchen furniture in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's wooden kitchen furniture production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 21 126 thousand US dollars, down 4.6% from the previous year. Production peaked in 2018 at 25 529 thousand US dollars, with a 9.8% increase that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling 13.2%. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 9.1%, representing an average annual decline of 3.1%.

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

Exports wooden kitchen furniture from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Wooden kitchen furniture exports from Croatia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 410 tonnes, marking a sharp drop of 38.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 62.7%, with an average annual decline of 28.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Germany, and Austria were the key destinations for Croatia's wooden kitchen furniture exports by volume. Slovenia accounted for 26.5% of exports, Germany for 20.3%, and Austria for 16.7%. Together, these three countries represented 63.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Croatia's wooden kitchen furniture exports were valued at 1 601 thousand US dollars, down 28.3% year-over-year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising 9.0%. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 35.7%, with an average annual decline of 13.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Slovenia, and Austria accounted for the largest share of Croatia's wooden kitchen furniture exports by value. Germany represented 24.8% of exports, Slovenia 19.6%, and Austria 10.7%. Combined, these three countries made up 55.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports wooden kitchen furniture to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

After increasing for two years, Croatia's wooden kitchen furniture import volume declined. In 2020, imports totaled 12 395 tonnes, down 3.6% from 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, rising 12.1%. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 12%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and Serbia were the primary suppliers of wooden kitchen furniture to Croatia by volume. Germany accounted for 30.2% of imports, Poland for 15.8%, and Serbia for 13.4%. Together, these three countries represented 59.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Croatia's wooden kitchen furniture import value declined. In 2020, imports were valued at 37 580 thousand US dollars, down 2.8% from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2018, rising 27.3%. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 26.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Austria were consistently the main sources for Croatia's wooden kitchen furniture imports by value. Germany accounted for 45.0% of imports, Italy for 15.9%, and Austria for 13.9%. Combined, these three countries represented 74.8% of total import flows.

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

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