Wooden kitchen furniture market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the wooden kitchen furniture market in Slovenia was valued at 46.4 million USD. The installation of kitchen furniture was regulated as a specialized construction activity, shaping the supplier structure. The market declined to 44.2 million USD in 2019 and stabilized at a similar level in 2020. The Construction Act of 2018, which facilitated the legalization of buildings, indirectly supported demand for furniture installation in new and renovated properties.

The market surged by 28% to 56.4 million USD in 2021, driven by the entry of new local suppliers offering custom kitchen furniture. A slight dip to 55.2 million USD followed in 2022, even though consumer interest in bespoke kitchens using various materials, including wood, remained strong. Growth resumed in 2023, reaching 59.7 million USD, fueled by the development of new segments such as minimalist kitchens with integrated technologies.

In 2024, the market expanded sharply by 36% to 81.2 million USD. This jump was supported by several key factors: the Slovenian manufacturer Alples received recognition for innovations with biophilic design, stimulating industrial investment, while changes in tax legislation regarding the installation and supply of kitchen furniture improved price accessibility. Concurrently, sustainable trends like demand for natural materials and earthy tones, along with the expansion of custom kitchen offerings and faster delivery, amplified overall growth.

Production wooden kitchen furniture in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Slovenia's wooden kitchen furniture production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 13 278 thousand US dollars, showing a slight drop of 3.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 49.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovenia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports wooden kitchen furniture from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

Slovenia's wooden kitchen furniture export volume has fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 522 tonnes, indicating a gradual decline of 9.7% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 67.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 31.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Slovenia's wooden kitchen furniture exports in volume terms were Croatia, accounting for 25.2% of exports, Germany at 21.7%, and Austria at 12.5%. Together, these three countries represented 59.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, wooden kitchen furniture exports from Slovenia increased in 2020. Slovenia exported 6 263 thousand US dollars worth of wooden kitchen furniture, which is 18.4% higher year-on-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 55.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 23.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 5 290 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 53.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Germany, Croatia, and Austria—together accounted for 53.6% of Slovenia's total wooden kitchen furniture exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports wooden kitchen furniture to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

Slovenia imported 6 979 tonnes of wooden kitchen furniture in 2020, amounting to a slight decline of 2.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 13.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.4%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 5 759 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2019 at 6 979 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 3.8%, and the largest increase was in 2019 with a rise of 21.2%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of wooden kitchen furniture to Slovenia in volume terms were Germany, accounting for 53.8% of imports, Austria at 16.9%, and Italy at 8.7%. Together, these three countries comprised 79.4% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Wooden kitchen furniture imports into Slovenia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Slovenia imported 37 168 thousand US dollars worth of wooden kitchen furniture, reflecting a modest uptick of 3.7% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 22.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Austria together accounted for 85.1% of Slovenia's total wooden kitchen furniture imports in value terms, with other countries forming a diversified but less significant portion.

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

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