The European Market for RTA Furniture

The CSIL report "The European market for RTA furniture" offers a detailed analysis of the ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture sector in Europe, with a focus on 15 countries (Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) selected by their representativeness in terms of production and consumption of RTA furniture within Europe.

This report aims to provide information on the following topics:

• The value of the RTA furniture consumption and production (2019-2024) in each market and in Europe
• The main supply features of the industry in terms of product type, support materials, finishing
• The main features shaping the competitive system of each country: leading manufacturers for RTA furniture production, sector concentration, mergers & acquisitions operations
• The analysis of the distribution system for RTA furniture: breakdown of the market by distribution channels and listing of leading RTA furniture retailers (large-scale furniture distribution, DIY, e-commerce, non-specialized distribution)

STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT

The first part of the study shows the main sector figures of the European RTA furniture industry (production, consumption, exports, imports values), highlighting the most important features of the industry in terms of competitive system and distribution.

Production and consumption of RTA furniture in Europe:

• The value of the RTA furniture consumption from 2019 to 2024, and an overview of the European RTA furniture market through tables, graphs, and maps for Europe and by country.
• Forecasts for RTA furniture consumption in 2025 and 2026
• Value of the European RTA furniture production (2019 and 2024) and by country.

The competitive landscape analysis identifies and analyses the Top 50 European RTA furniture manufacturers, ranked by values of RTA furniture turnover, exports, and the number of employees. A list of leading players' major M&A operations from 2003 to 2025 is also provided. Profiles of the leading 20 RTA furniture manufacturers are also included.

The supply structure analysis deals with the type of products produced by the European RTA furniture manufacturers, with tables and information on companies operating in each segment:

• product segment (Living room, Bedrooms, Kids Furniture, Tables and chairs, Kitchen Furniture, Bathroom Furniture, Office Furniture, Other)
• support materials (Solid wood, Wood-based panels, Honeycomb panels, Other)
• finishings (Thermoplastic foil/sheets, Painted / Lacquered, Laminated -HPL, CPL-, Melamine faced chipboard, Other)

The distribution channels analysis includes a breakdown of the European RTA furniture market by distribution channel (large-scale furniture distribution, DIY, e-commerce, non-specialized distribution), with profiles of the main RTA furniture retailers in Europe (Web, Group, Activity, Product specialization, Furniture retail brands, Retailing format, Key figures and Revenues, Group information).

COUNTRY ANALYSIS

For the Top 15 countries for the RTA furniture industry (Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom):

• RTA furniture production and consumption values (2019-2024)
• Macroeconomic indicators
• Rankings of the leading RTA furniture manufacturers (excluding Norway and Netherlands)
• Short Profiles of the leading players (Web, Activity, Product portfolio, Manufacturing plants)
• Distribution system: breakdown of the RTA furniture market by distribution channel (excluding Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia)
• Rankings of leading RTA furniture retailers by total turnover

Around 230 RTA furniture manufacturers are considered in the report.

TERMINOLOGY AND PRODUCTS

By RTA furniture we mean the group of furnishing products which, according to the country of reference, are defined as flat-pack, ready-to-assemble (RTA), knockdown (KD), DIY (do it yourself), self-assembly or kit furniture that comes in flat-packs and includes all the hardware and instructions necessary for assembly.

Considered products: Living/dining room furniture (including sets for living/dining room, bookshelves, tables, and chairs); bedroom furniture; children furniture; furniture for office/home office; kitchen furniture; other furniture (occasional furniture, bathroom furniture, outdoor furniture, etc.). Soft furniture (upholstered furniture and mattresses) is excluded.

GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE

European Union (27) +UK+NO+CH with detailed analysis for 15 countries (Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom)

THROUGH THIS STUDY, CSIL GIVES AN ANSWER TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

• What is the RTA furniture market size and how has this segment developed in Europe?
• What are the leading manufacturers of RTA furniture in Europe?
• How the supply system for the flat pack furniture industry is structured?
• What are the main channels and the leading RTA furniture retailers in Europe?

Selected companies

Among the considered companies: 3B, Alsapan, BRW Black Red White, Burstadt, Composad, Crown Products, Fabryki Mebli Forte, Friul Intagli, Gautier, Gyllensvaans Mobler, HTH Kokkenner, IKEA, Kvik, Media Profili, Meubles Demeyere, Nolte Mobel, P3G Parisot, Rauch Mobelwerke, SBA Baldu, Stokke, Szynaka Meble, Tvilum, Vivonio.

Highlights:

Ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture is gaining importance within the European furniture market, covering on average over 20% of the total consumption.

One of the key factors contributing to its relevance is the rapid expansion of e-commerce, which accounts for an estimated 15% of the total RTA furniture market in Europe. This is a transversal channel that includes online sales of pure e-tailers, marketplaces, and brick-and-click furniture retailers. The shift toward online sales is also benefiting DIY retailers. In response to rising online demand, RTA furniture manufacturers have re-engineered their supply both in terms of products and packaging by developing lighter, more compact designs, streamlining the number of packages, and ensuring rapid delivery.