Wooden kitchen furniture market in Ireland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for wooden kitchen furniture in Ireland showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2024. Starting at $215.4 million in 2018, it grew slightly to $224.7 million in 2019 before contracting by 13% to $195.6 million in 2020. A pronounced recovery followed, with the market expanding by 29% to $251.9 million in 2021, then by 26% to $316.2 million in 2022, and surging over 50% to reach $476.8 million in 2023. This upward trajectory reversed in 2024, with the market size declining by 24% to $360.6 million.

The Irish market operates under specific conditions, including the enduring Irish Furniture Fire Regulations (SI No. 316/1995 and IS 419:2011), which mandate fire safety compliance and labeling for all furniture sold. Concurrently, consumer preferences have been moving towards sustainable, environmentally friendly, and durable wooden kitchen furniture, favoring quality and longevity. Ireland also sustains one of the highest per capita consumption rates for this product in Europe, reflecting a strong inherent domestic demand.

Production wooden kitchen furniture in Ireland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Ireland's wooden kitchen furniture production experienced a two-year growth period before declining. In 2019, output reached its peak at 209.2 million US dollars. However, by 2020, production had fallen to 176.6 million US dollars, representing a significant 15.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production increased by 12.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.0%. The most substantial year-over-year increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 27.2%.

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

Exports wooden kitchen furniture from Ireland

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export volume occurred in 2017, while the highest was recorded in 2019 at 25,286 tonnes. In 2020, wooden kitchen furniture exports from Ireland totaled just 129 tonnes, marking a dramatic 99.5% drop from the previous year. The difference between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2017 was substantial, with a 216-fold variation. The most significant increase happened in 2018, when exports surged by 21,256.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Ireland's wooden kitchen furniture exports were almost exclusively directed to the United Kingdom, which accounted for 99.9% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest export value occurred in 2017, while the highest was recorded in 2018 at 1.501 million US dollars. In 2020, Ireland's wooden kitchen furniture export value reached 844,000 US dollars, representing a 36.1% decrease from the previous year. Export values varied significantly, with a 4.1-fold difference between the 2017 low and the 2018 high. The most substantial increase occurred in 2018, when export value grew by 312.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom played the dominant role in Ireland's wooden kitchen furniture exports by value, accounting for 87.5% of total export flows. The remaining 12.5% was distributed among various other trading partners.

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

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

Imports wooden kitchen furniture to Ireland

Imports in kind, t

Ireland's wooden kitchen furniture imports increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 8,781 tonnes. This represented a 5.9% advance compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 63.8%, which corresponds to a compound annual growth rate of 17.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three countries made the largest contributions to Ireland's wooden kitchen furniture imports by volume: the United Kingdom (33.8% of imports), Italy (30.8%), and Germany (17.6%). Together, these three markets accounted for 82.2% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Ireland's wooden kitchen furniture import value amounted to 19.795 million US dollars, marking a significant 17.2% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 45.6%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 13.3%. The most substantial increase occurred in 2018, when import value rose by 24.8%, while the largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.5%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, two markets dominated Ireland's wooden kitchen furniture imports by value: the United Kingdom and Germany together accounted for 81.0% of total imports. The remaining import volume was dispersed across a wide range of other countries.

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

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