Wooden kitchen furniture market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the German wooden kitchen furniture market was shaped by strong performances from leading companies like IKEA, Nobilia, Schüller, and Bauformat, alongside lifestyle trends such as cocooning and the early rise of home office work. These factors helped sustain demand even as market size experienced a slight dip in 2019, while evolving consumer preferences continued to influence kitchen planning decisions. The push for modern, multifunctional kitchens with rustic aesthetics and integrated appliances contributed to a notable market expansion in 2020.

Market growth accelerated in 2021, directly supported by stable new construction activity and the solidified home office trend, which increased time spent at home and spurred investments in kitchen upgrades. This period of expansion was followed by a modest contraction in 2022, coinciding with reported volatility in the manufacturing revenue for kitchen furniture, indicating a phase of market adjustment.

From 2023 onward, the market found renewed impetus from strong renovation and remodeling trends, urbanization, and rising consumer incomes. The industry increasingly focused on sustainability, durability, and natural material choices, while the introduction of innovative products like the AccuraBox drawer system and partnerships to integrate smart technologies reflected ongoing evolution to meet changing consumer demands for functionality and eco-conscious design.

Production wooden kitchen furniture in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's wooden kitchen furniture production was valued at 5 750 million US dollars, showing a modest 7.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 16.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 2.0% drop, while the most significant increase was in 2018, at 11.1%.

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

Exports wooden kitchen furniture from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

After two consecutive years of growth, Germany's exports of wooden kitchen furniture declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 467.6 thousand tonnes, representing a slight decrease of 1.7% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 6.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The peak was reached in 2019 at 475.6 thousand tonnes, and the largest increase was in 2018, at 5.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Belgium consistently served as the main destinations for Germany's wooden kitchen furniture exports in volume terms. France accounted for 29.8% of exports, the Netherlands for 16.2%, and Belgium for 10.3%, together making up 56.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's wooden kitchen furniture exports reached 2 398 million US dollars, reflecting a small rise of 2.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 9.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 3.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 418 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.0%. The most significant increase was also in 2018, at 10.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's wooden kitchen furniture exports in value terms were distributed across a wide range of markets. France accounted for 25.1% of exports, the Netherlands for 14.9%, and Austria for 9.6%, with these three countries together representing 49.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports wooden kitchen furniture to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Germany's imports of wooden kitchen furniture reached 63.5 thousand tonnes, marking a modest decline of 5.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 20.3%, with a compound annual decline rate of 7.3%. The largest drop was in 2018 at 16.9%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 1.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Lithuania, Poland, and Italy were the primary suppliers of wooden kitchen furniture to Germany in volume terms. Lithuania accounted for 34.1% of imports, Poland for 20.7%, and Italy for 13.1%, jointly making up 67.8% of total import volumes.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Germany's imports of wooden kitchen furniture increased. In 2020, imports amounted to 117 million US dollars, showing a moderate rise of 6.8% over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 2.6%, which equates to an annualized decline rate of 0.9%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 110 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 5.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Lithuania, and Poland together accounted for 54.1% of Germany's wooden kitchen furniture imports in value terms. Italy represented 20.2% of imports, Lithuania 17.3%, and Poland 16.5%, remaining the main sources for these imports.

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

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