Croatia: Wooden Kitchen Furniture Market 2024

Wooden Kitchen Furniture Market Size in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian wooden kitchen furniture market increased by 332% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Wooden Kitchen Furniture Production in Croatia

In value terms, wooden kitchen furniture production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 27%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Wooden Kitchen Furniture Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, wooden kitchen furniture exports from Croatia plummeted to X units, with a decrease of -39% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 60%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wooden kitchen furniture exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X units), North Macedonia (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of wooden kitchen furniture exports from Croatia, together accounting for 76% of total exports. Slovenia, Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, the Netherlands, Montenegro and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +146.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wooden kitchen furniture exported from Croatia were Switzerland ($X), North Macedonia ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 76% of total exports. Slovenia, Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, the Netherlands, Montenegro and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +165.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average wooden kitchen furniture export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 23%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Austria ($X per unit) and the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per unit) and Switzerland ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wooden Kitchen Furniture Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, the amount of wooden furniture for kitchens imported into Croatia totaled X units, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a remarkable increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, wooden kitchen furniture imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +16.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Italy (X units) and Austria (X units) were the main suppliers of wooden kitchen furniture imports to Croatia, together comprising 74% of total imports. Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Poland, Lithuania and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2016 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bosnia and Herzegovina (with a CAGR of +16.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wooden kitchen furniture suppliers to Croatia were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 74% of total imports. Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Poland, Lithuania and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

Among the main suppliers, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +54.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wooden kitchen furniture import price amounted to $X per unit, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 a decrease of 99.9%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Lithuania ($X per unit) and Slovenia ($X per unit), while the price for Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2016 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bosnia and Herzegovina (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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