The kitchen furniture sector in Poland has experienced fluctuations over the past decade, characterized by periods of both contraction and growth. As of 2023, the sector stood at 25.999 million hours worked. Between 2013 and 2023, the yearly growth rates exhibited significant variability, with notable peaks in 2015 and 2018 at 16.68% and 22.06%, respectively, and declines in 2016 and 2020 by -7.95% and -1.9%. The most recent year-on-year variations of 3.36% in 2022 and 3.22% in 2023 suggest a stabilization and modest growth entering the forecast period. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years averages at 2.12%, indicating steady, albeit moderate, growth.
Looking ahead, the forecast from 2024 to 2028 projects a continued upward trend in the kitchen furniture sector, with expected increases year-on-year reaching 29.93 million hours by 2028. The forecast CAGR for the next five years stands at 2.23%, reflecting an anticipated overall growth rate of 11.67%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from technological advancements in production, shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable and customizable kitchen solutions, and economic policies that may influence labor markets and production efficiency in Poland's kitchen furniture sector.
