Wooden kitchen furniture market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the wooden kitchen furniture market in Portugal expanded from $129.6 million to $162.4 million. This growth coincided with factory capacity increases by leading manufacturers such as Movimar, which invested in technology and flexible production to meet demand for customized solutions. Sector-wide investments in innovation and agile manufacturing helped companies adapt to evolving consumer preferences, while a rising trend toward natural materials like pine and cedar, alongside greater emphasis on wood origin certification, aligned with sustainable practices.

In 2021, market size stabilized at $161.6 million, yet production rose sharply to $231.7 million, driven by regulatory pressures for legally sourced timber and shifts in consumer demand toward functional, modern designs. By 2022, the market regained momentum, reaching $179.3 million, with Movimar reinforcing its market leadership through continued focus on innovation and flexible production. Strengthened sustainability requirements and wood certification protocols further supported industry alignment with environmental standards.

The market continued its upward trajectory in subsequent years, reaching $201.9 million in 2024, reflecting sustained demand and the sector's ongoing adaptation. Import volumes rose from 2023 onward, contributing to market growth, while export values experienced fluctuations influenced by international competitive dynamics.

Production wooden kitchen furniture in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, Portugal's wooden kitchen furniture production reached a value of 231.7 million US dollars, marking an 18.8% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 16.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 195.1 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 3.3%.

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

Exports wooden kitchen furniture from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Portugal exported 35,911 tonnes of wooden kitchen furniture, representing a significant 44.3% rise from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 41.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 12.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 24,879 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 23.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States, Germany, and France were the top buyers of wooden kitchen furniture from Portugal, accounting for 22.7%, 20.3%, and 18.6% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three markets represented 61.6% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Portugal's wooden kitchen furniture exports rebounded in 2021, reaching 108.0 million US dollars, a 41.7% year-over-year increase. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 3.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 76.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 20.6%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, France, the United States, and Germany were the three principal markets for Portugal's wooden kitchen furniture exports in value terms, collectively accounting for 63.9% of total exports.

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

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

Imports wooden kitchen furniture to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Portugal's imports of wooden kitchen furniture in kind declined in 2021, totaling 16,968 tonnes, a sharp 25.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 9.1%, with an annualized growth rate of 2.9%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 22,728 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 31.0%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Spain remained the primary source for imports in kind of wooden kitchen furniture to Portugal, holding a dominant 77.8% share of total flows, with the rest distributed among various smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of increase, Portugal's imports of wooden kitchen furniture in value terms fell in 2021, recorded at 37.8 million US dollars, a 13.1% decrease from the year before. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 9.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 43.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 13.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain played a leading role in imports in value terms of wooden kitchen furniture to Portugal, accounting for 70.8% of total flows, while the remainder was distributed across other trading partners.

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

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