Wooden kitchen furniture market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech wooden kitchen furniture market expanded steadily from 2018 to 2021, rising from 90.3 million dollars to 100.7 million dollars. This growth was supported by the gradual introduction of the European ventilation standard EN 16282 for commercial kitchens, which affected design requirements for installed furniture in such premises. The adoption of the coordinated dimension standard ČSN EN 1116 in March 2019 further standardized production and compatibility. During this period, increasing consumer interest in ecological, healthy materials and a growing trend towards custom-made kitchens using solid wood and laminates also stimulated demand, encouraging higher-value purchases.

In 2022, the market surged by 24% to reach 125.3 million dollars. This jump was driven by strong design trends emphasizing natural materials, simple forms, and multifunctionality, which resonated with consumer preferences. Concurrently, new European labeling and packaging regulations came into effect, enhancing market transparency and supporting the ecological transformation of the industry. These factors combined to significantly boost market value within a single year.

After the 2022 peak, the market experienced a mild correction in 2023, dipping to 120.3 million dollars. It then recovered in 2024, climbing to 127.7 million dollars, indicating sustained underlying demand for wooden kitchen furniture in the country.

Production wooden kitchen furniture in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After a two-year decline, wooden kitchen furniture production in Czechia rebounded. In 2021, output reached 67 540 thousand US dollars, marking a 16.2% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 14.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.5%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2020 at 58 141 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 1.4% occurring that same year.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports wooden kitchen furniture from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Wooden kitchen furniture exports from Czechia increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, export volumes amounted to 13 009 tonnes, representing a significant 31.0% rise from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 13.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 325 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 27.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, three key markets—Sweden, Slovakia, and Norway—collectively accounted for 62.3% of Czechia's total wooden kitchen furniture exports by volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Wooden kitchen furniture exports from Czechia rose for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export value reached 44 205 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 34.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 15.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019 at 32 424 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 15.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Slovakia, and Norway were the primary buyers of wooden kitchen furniture from Czechia in value terms. Sweden accounted for 21.9% of exports, Slovakia for 16.9%, and Norway for 11.1%. Together, these three markets represented 50.0% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021

Imports wooden kitchen furniture to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Czechia's wooden kitchen furniture imports increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled approximately 29 363 tonnes, a modest 1.3% increase from the previous year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 28 336 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 2.9%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020, with a rise of 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland, Slovakia, and Lithuania were the main suppliers of wooden kitchen furniture to Czechia by volume. Poland accounted for 28.0% of imports, Slovakia for 23.9%, and Lithuania for 17.0%. Collectively, these three countries represented 68.9% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Czechia's wooden kitchen furniture imports grew for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import value reached 77 339 thousand US dollars, a 7.7% increase compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 11.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 67 336 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Poland were the leading sources of wooden kitchen furniture imports to Czechia in value terms. Germany accounted for 36.8% of imports, Slovakia for 18.2%, and Poland for 16.6%. Together, these three countries made up 71.5% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021