In 2023, the United Kingdom and Germany led the European kitchen furniture sector in terms of hours worked, with the UK registering 41.642 million hours and Germany 33.189 million hours. Poland followed with 25.999 million hours. Notable declines were observed in Italy, Spain, and Sweden, with year-on-year variations of -5.48%, -3.79%, and -1.12%, respectively. Portugal showed a positive trend with a 2.7% increase. The majority of Eastern European countries showed stability or slight increases in hours worked, with Croatia experiencing a significant 12.21% rise. On the other hand, Cyprus showed a notable decline of 9.41%, consistent with a broader trend of reductions in countries like Bulgaria and Norway.
Future trends to watch include the potential for growth in emerging markets such as Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, which posted significant increases. Additionally, technological advancements and automation could impact labor hours across the sector, potentially leading to efficiency gains but a reduction in overall hours worked. Conversely, any economic instability or changes in trade policies within the EU could also influence these figures.
Top countries in Kitchen Furniture Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 41,642,000 | 2023 | +1.65% | +2.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 33,189,000 | 2023 | +1.5% | +2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 25,999,000 | 2023 | +3.22% | +2.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 11,869,000 | 2023 | -7.06% | -5.48% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8,965,500 | 2023 | -5.21% | -3.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 6,452,900 | 2023 | +0.11% | -1.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 5,811,400 | 2023 | +1.95% | +2.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 4,582,400 | 2023 | +10.67% | +2.85% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 3,187,000 | 2023 | +14.9% | +12.21% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 2,941,200 | 2023 | -0.8% | -1.66% | View data |
