Market Trends of Europe Kitchen Furniture Industry
Growth in E- Commerce is Driving the Market
In 2022, 91% of people aged 16 to 74 in Europe used the Internet, 75% of whom bought or ordered goods or services for private use. The proportion of e-shoppers grew from 55% in 2012 to 75% in 2022, an increase of 20 percentage points. This digitalization is accounting for growth in online sales over the years.
The European kitchen furniture market has also experienced a growth rate in online sales. This, in return, is driving the market by providing consumers with convenient access to a wide range of options and the ability to compare prices and other features easily.
Germany is Dominating the Kitchen Furniture Market in Europe
Germany is Europe's largest furniture market and the world's third-largest furniture market. In the last five years, furniture consumption has increased slightly less than furniture imports. The order intake demonstrates that German kitchen furniture manufacturers are continuing to boost their sales both internationally and domestically. Not only in terms of revenue but also in terms of technology and new innovative product design launches. Germany had the greatest market share in the kitchen furniture market, followed by Italy, France, and the Netherlands.