United Kingdom was the largest outside supplier.
What this market covers
Kitchens built from factory made units of cabinets, counters and fittings that are fitted to a plan. Buyers are home owners, builders and interior designers.
Typical segments
- Base and wall units
- Island units
- Fitted appliances
- Storage fittings
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value rose 21% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €72.5 million of products under CN code 94034010 (Fitted kitchen units) from outside the EU in 2025. | 72.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 94034010 were up 21% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€59.8 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +21 % since 2020 | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 94034010 to countries outside the EU were worth €1.47 billion in 2025. | 1.47 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 94034010 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €2.07 billion in 2025. | 2.07 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| United Kingdom was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 94034010 to the EU in 2025, with €20.8 million, or 29% of extra-EU imports. | 20.8 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 94034010 to the United States were €190.1 million in 2025. | 190.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 94034010 was €2.26 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 2.26 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Germany was the largest EU exporter of CN 94034010 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €601.1 million. | 601.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 21,552 enterprises in NACE class C3102 (Manufacture of kitchen furniture) in 2023. | 21,552 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C3102 had net turnover of €18.36 billion in 2023. | 18.36 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C3102 employed 113,983 people across the EU in 2023. | 113,983 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 7,876 private establishments in NAICS 337110 (Wood kitchen cabinet and countertop manufacturing) in 2025. | 7,876 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 337110 employed an average of 110,854 people in US private industry in 2025. | 110,854 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 337110 changed by -4% between 2020 (115,056 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | -4 % since 2020 | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 337110 was $57,352 in 2025. | 57,352 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 1
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 94034010, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 72529012
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 94034010, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 59765430; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 72529012
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 94034010, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1466920482
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 94034010, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2067120825
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 94034010, partner GB, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 20807681
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 94034010, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 190055841
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 94034010, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 72529012, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 321383
- Figure 1
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 8
DS-045409, reporter DE, product 94034010, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 601051763
- Figure 8
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 9
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C3102, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 21552
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C3102, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 18359
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C3102, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 113983
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 337110, 2025 (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 337110, annual_avg_estabs 7876
- Figure 13
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 337110, annual_avg_emplvl 110854
- Figure 14
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 115056; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 110854
- Figure 15
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 337110, avg_annual_pay 57352
- Figure 12
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Households
- Builders
- Interior designers
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
What the full report covers
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Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU modular kitchen market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €72.5 million of goods under CN 94034010 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €1.47 billion.
Where does the EU import modular kitchen from?
United Kingdom was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included Ukraine, China, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What is the average import price of modular kitchen in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €2.26 per kilogram for CN 94034010 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most modular kitchen?
Germany led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Italy, Denmark.
How many US companies are in the modular kitchen industry?
BLS counts 7,876 private establishments in NAICS 337110 (Wood kitchen cabinet and countertop manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the modular kitchen industry?
Eurostat counts 21,552 enterprises in NACE class C3102 (Manufacture of kitchen furniture).
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