Poland: Wooden Office Furniture Market 2024

Wooden Office Furniture Market Size in Poland

In 2021, the Polish wooden office furniture market decreased by -11.2% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -20.5% against 2019 indices. Wooden office furniture consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Wooden Office Furniture Production in Poland

In value terms, wooden office furniture production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +72.7% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. Wooden office furniture production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Wooden Office Furniture Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, the amount of wooden furniture of a kind used in offices exported from Poland soared to X units, increasing by 30% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, wooden office furniture exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for wooden office furniture exports from Poland, accounting for a 30% share of total exports. Moreover, wooden office furniture exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Sweden (X units), with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +17.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+18.3% per year) and Sweden (+9.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for wooden furniture of a kind used in offices exports from Poland, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 8.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +16.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+18.1% per year) and Sweden (+9.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average wooden office furniture export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -12.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Sweden ($X per unit) and Russia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per unit) and Hungary ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Wooden Office Furniture Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, overseas purchases of wooden furniture of a kind used in offices increased by 37% to X units, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 122%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wooden office furniture imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 82%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Germany (X units) and Sweden (X units) were the main suppliers of wooden office furniture imports to Poland, together accounting for 47% of total imports. These countries were followed by Ukraine, Lithuania, Russia, Belarus, Italy, Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Slovakia and Finland, which together accounted for a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +208.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wooden office furniture suppliers to Poland were China ($X), Germany ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined 49% share of total imports. Ukraine, Lithuania, Belarus, Italy, Austria, the Czech Republic, Russia, Denmark, Slovakia and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of +186.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average wooden office furniture import price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per unit), while the price for Russia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (-8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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