Germany: Wooden Kitchen Furniture Market 2024

Wooden Kitchen Furniture Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German wooden kitchen furniture market decreased by -13.4% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. Wooden kitchen furniture consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Wooden Kitchen Furniture Production in Germany

In value terms, wooden kitchen furniture production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 11%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Wooden Kitchen Furniture Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of wooden furniture for kitchens decreased by -43.3% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after five years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 28%. The exports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wooden kitchen furniture exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 22%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Austria (X units) were the main destinations of wooden kitchen furniture exports from Germany, together comprising 53% of total exports. Belgium, Switzerland, the UK, China, Spain, the Czech Republic and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +5.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for wooden kitchen furniture exported from Germany were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising 53% of total exports. Belgium, Switzerland, the UK, China, Spain, the Czech Republic and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +15.8%, 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

In 2022, the average wooden kitchen furniture export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw buoyant growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Austria ($X per unit) and the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per unit) and China ($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 Austria (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wooden Kitchen Furniture Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, the amount of wooden furniture for kitchens imported into Germany contracted to X units, dropping by -6% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, wooden kitchen furniture imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 +61.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 57%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X units), Poland (X units) and Austria (X units) were the main suppliers of wooden kitchen furniture imports to Germany, with a combined 57% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +27.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Poland ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest wooden kitchen furniture suppliers to Germany, with a combined 57% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +27.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average wooden kitchen furniture import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Romania ($X per unit) and Lithuania ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (-0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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