Wooden kitchen furniture market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The Danish wooden kitchen furniture market grew consistently from USD 342.7 million in 2018 to USD 479.3 million in 2021. This expansion was driven by a strong consumer shift towards sustainable and certified wood products, which encouraged manufacturers to prioritize eco-friendly offerings. Major Danish design and furniture companies reported robust financial results in 2019, supporting investment and market activity. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 accelerated the adoption of e-commerce, altering distribution channels and maintaining sales despite global supply chain delays. In 2021, a 16% surge in domestic timber harvesting improved raw material availability for furniture production, while a sharp rise in producer prices significantly increased the market's value.

After its 2021 peak, the market value fell to USD 377.6 million in 2022 and further to USD 327.6 million in 2023. The decline in 2022 coincided with continued producer price inflation, though at a slower rate than the previous year, which likely dampened consumer spending. By 2024, the market showed a partial recovery to USD 344.9 million, indicating a stabilization following the post-pandemic adjustment period.

Production wooden kitchen furniture in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Denmark's wooden kitchen furniture production has grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 661.4 million US dollars, showing a strong 22.1% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 25.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.0%. The lowest point was in 2019, at 516.2 million US dollars, when production fell by 1.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports wooden kitchen furniture from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's wooden kitchen furniture exports have rebounded after two years of decline. In 2021, exports totaled 53,132 tonnes, marking a modest 6.7% year-over-year increase. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 3.5%, with an average annual rate of 1.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020, at 49,812 tonnes, following a 1.7% drop in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Norway, Sweden, and Belgium were the primary markets for Denmark's wooden kitchen furniture exports by volume. Norway accounted for 42.7% of exports, Sweden for 33.9%, and Belgium for 5.5%, together making up 82.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Denmark's wooden kitchen furniture exports have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export value stood at 326.4 million US dollars, reflecting a solid 21.4% rise from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 24%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 7.4%. The lowest value was in 2019, at 255.3 million US dollars, when exports declined by 3.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Norway and Sweden dominated Denmark's wooden kitchen furniture exports in value terms, accounting for 80.4% of the total. The remaining share was spread across other destinations, each with smaller contributions.

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

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

Imports wooden kitchen furniture to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark's wooden kitchen furniture imports have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports reached 37,760 tonnes, up 13.3% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports surged by 53.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania, Sweden, and Germany were the key sources for Denmark's wooden kitchen furniture imports by volume. Lithuania represented 27.1% of imports, Sweden 23.9%, and Germany 22.8%, together comprising 73.8% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Denmark's wooden kitchen furniture imports have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import value totaled 144.4 million US dollars, showing a significant 48.2% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports jumped by 79.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 21.5%.

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

Over the 2018-2021 period, Germany, Sweden, and Lithuania were the main suppliers of wooden kitchen furniture to Denmark in value terms. Germany accounted for 32.0% of imports, Sweden for 28.3%, and Lithuania for 8.7%, together making up 68.9% of total import value.

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

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