Furniture Industry
Current information
Industry description
The Polish furniture industry belongs to the world’s top furniture manufacturers. It is not without reason that Poland is the fourth largest furniture exporter in the world and one of the largest in Europe, with exports reaching the value of EUR 13.6 billion in 2024. Furniture manufacturing is one of Poland’s main areas of industrial expertise. Polish furniture manufacturers accounted for a significant nineteen per cent share in EU exports of these products in 2023. Therefore, furniture manufactured in Poland finds customers worldwide. The strong orientation towards foreign sales is also reflected in the share of exports, which accounts for nearly two-thirds of the companies’ total turnover.
It is worth emphasising that the success of the Polish furniture industry is primarily driven by entities with Polish capital. With around 32,000 manufacturers and generating around 196,000 jobs, the furniture sector in Poland is one of the most important sectors of the national economy.
Furniture of domestic production demonstrates, among others, an optimum quality/price ratio, attractive design corresponding to global trends. Environmental and ecological responsibility is also playing an increasingly important role. Great flexibility of domestic producers and their ability to adapt to the diverse requirements of markets and customers is also worth stressing.
Furniture Sector in Poland – YT video
Sector data
Value of exports: EUR 13.6 billion
Place in terms of furniture exports: 4. (world);
Number of companies: approx. 32,000 manufacturers
Employment: approx. 196,000
Why investing in the Polish furniture sector is a good idea?
- Manufacturing flexibility and personalisation – many Polish companies offer customised production and the possibility to personalise products, adapting the offer to the needs of foreign customers.
- The developed manufacturing facilities and the wide range of products on offer – with almost 32,000 entities operating in the Polish furniture sector – make the range of Polish furniture exceptionally diverse.
- Proximity to key markets – Poland’s strategic location in the centre of Europe enables fast delivery to EU countries, reducing transport costs and ensuring stability of supply chains.
- Innovative design – Polish designers create new trends, drawing inspiration from Scandinavian, art déco or modernism styles, while modern and environmentally friendly materials play an important role.
- Eco-friendly approach – an increasing proportion of the manufacturing is done according to sustainable principles, using raw materials from certified sources and investments that reduce the carbon footprint.
- Innovation and new technologies – Polish companies invest in solutions to increase efficiency and automate production, developing smart technologies and creating multifunctional furniture.
Main industry institutions
Polish Chamber of Commerce of Furniture Manufacturers – the organisation aims to integrate the Polish furniture industry in order to effectively participate in the shaping of its development. It works to actively promote Polish furniture at home and abroad and supports activities that increase consumer satisfaction with the purchase and use of products from the Polish furniture industry. The Chamber cooperates with national and foreign social, local government and scientific organisations as well as business entities.
Link: https://oigpm.org.pl/en
Polish Economic Chamber of Wood Industry – the Chamber’s mission is the provision of active support for the development of the Polish wood industry, a broadly-defined integration of the manufacturers and strengthen cooperation between them. The organisation has been operating since 1992 and brings together nearly 150 companies. The majority of its members are lumber companies, but the Chamber also includes manufacturers of garden furniture, flooring, pallets, timber houses, as well as machinery and tools, and trading companies. These include the country’s largest entities as well as small and medium-sized enterprises.
Polish Investment and Trade Agency stands, as part of the Brand HUB project, are organised at strategic industry events with a global reach:
- INDEX 2024, Delhi (India)
- High Point Spring Edition 2025, High Point (USA)
- High Point Market 2026, spring edition, High Point (USA)
- Index Dubai 2026, Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
- High Point Market 2027, spring edition, High Point (USA)
- Index Dubai 2027, Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
- High Point Market 2028, spring edition, High Point (USA)
- Index Dubai 2028, Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
- High Point Spring Edition 2029, High Point (USA)
- INDEX 2029, Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
Would you like to find out more about the promotion of the furniture sector as part of the Brand HUB project? Contact us
Contact
Project coordinator
Bartosz Ossowski
Supervising institution
