In 2023, Germany led the European kitchen furniture market in wages and salaries with €33.68 million, marking a 4.25% increase. The United Kingdom followed, reaching €17.58 million with a slight rise of 0.72%. France and Italy experienced minor declines of -1.12% and -1.55%, respectively. Scandinavian countries showed mixed performance: Sweden increased by 1.55% to €5.49 million, while Denmark grew significantly by 4.93% to €4.76 million. Poland saw a noticeable growth of 7.34%, while Portugal experienced the highest increase at 7.62%. On the downside, Greece (-7.53%) and Slovenia (-15.01%) witnessed significant declines.
Future trends to watch include continuous growth in Central and Eastern Europe, driven by rising production costs in Western Europe. Technological advancements in automation and sustainability initiatives are expected to influence wage structures. Economic uncertainties such as inflation rates and labor market trends will also play crucial roles in shaping the industry’s outlook.
Top countries in Kitchen Furniture Wages and Salaries Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 33.68 | 2023 | +4.32% | +4.25% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 17.58 | 2023 | +0.86% | +0.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 8.23 | 2023 | +0.47% | -1.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 7.59 | 2023 | -0.29% | -1.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 5.49 | 2023 | +2.76% | +1.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 4.76 | 2023 | +3.84% | +4.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 4.52 | 2023 | +0.5% | +1.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 4.09 | 2023 | +7.13% | +7.34% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 2.33 | 2023 | +0.28% | -0.14% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 2.2 | 2023 | +0.29% | +0.32% | View data |
