The European Market for Outdoor Furniture

Scope of the Report

The CSIL Report "The European Market for Outdoor Furniture" offers detailed data on market size and forecasts, production and international trade, distribution channels, and competitive landscape in the European outdoor furniture sector. In over 130 pages, it delivers insights for strategic analysis, competitive benchmarking, and evaluating market opportunities in the European outdoor furniture sector, covering:

• Market value and basic data for historical series 2019-2025 and forecasted trends (2026-2027) at European and country level
• Market size by destination segment: contract vs. retail markets
• Trends in products and materials
• Business performance by country: macroeconomic indicators, demand drivers, and outdoor furniture sector figures
• Leading manufacturing companies and market shares
• Distribution channels and profiles of major retailers

Geographical coverage: Europe with a focus on 15 countries: Austria, Belgium (including Luxembourg), Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom

Structure of the report

Evolution of the European Outdoor Furniture Market

This section provides a comprehensive overview of market trends, production, consumption, and product segmentation in Europe, including forecasts.

• Market evolution between 2019-2025 with basic data for production, consumption, imports/exports
• Consumption trend comparison: outdoor furniture vs. furniture sector
• Price and inflation trends
• Destination segment: contract projects vs. residential retail (2019-2025)
• Product category: upholstered and non-upholstered lounge seating, tables and chairs, outdoor kitchens, parasols/sunshades (2019-2025)
• Finishing materials: wood/rattan, plastic/resin, steel/iron, aluminium (2019-2025)
• Forecasts for 2026-2027 at both European and country level, based on macroeconomic projections, statistical market analysis, and CSIL's desk and field research

International Trade of Outdoor Furniture

This section examines imports and exports of outdoor furniture in Europe, trade flows by origin and destination, and the role of global supply chains.

• Share of imports from China on total imports, 2019 & 2024
• Exports and incidence on production, 2019-2025
• Exports of outdoor furniture by destination area
• Imports and incidence on consumption, 2019-2025
• Imports of outdoor furniture by area of origin

Competitive System Analysis

The leading European outdoor furniture companies, with market shares, and company profiles, highlighting competitive positioning across regions.

• Ranking of the top 100 players by outdoor furniture sales
• Outdoor furniture sales for selected companies, broken down by contract and retail segments, finishing materials, product categories
• Market shares for selected companies in selected geographical groups: DACH, Benelux, France, Italy, Spain, UK, Scandinavia
• Company profiles for leading European and extra-European companies

Distribution Channels

This section details the European outdoor furniture market distribution, including retail, contract, and e-commerce channels, with country-level breakdowns.

• Furniture retailers (independent stores)
• Furniture chains
• DIY/Hypermarkets/Department stores
• Garden centres
• E-commerce
• Direct Sales
• Market breakdown by channel for France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom
• Company profiles for leading furniture retailers in Europe

Country Analysis

A cross-country overview of market size, socio-economic context, and trade patterns for the 15 major European countries covered in the report: Austria, Belgium (including Luxembourg), Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

• Basic outdoor furniture data, 2019-2025
• Socio-economic indicators, 2019-2025
• Hospitality indicators, 2021-2024
• Population breakdown by dwelling type
• Exports, imports, and incidence on production/consumption, 2019-2025
• Top 5 countries of destination/origin, 2019 & 2024

FAQs

How large is the outdoor furniture market in Europe? What is driving demand for outdoor furniture in Europe?

• CSIL report provides a comprehensive analysis of the European outdoor furniture market, covering historical sales (2019-2025), price trends, macroeconomic indicators, country-level data, market forecasts for 2026-2027, import penetration, and segmentation by product type and finishing material and outdoor living demand drivers.

How is the European outdoor furniture market expected to evolve?

• The report provides estimates for forecasted growth for the years 2026 and 2027 both at the European and country level.

How open is the outdoor furniture market in Europe to international trade?

• The report outlines international trade values for exports and imports and their incidence on production and consumption, as well as major trading partners at a country level.

How is the European outdoor furniture market structured?

• CSIL breaks down the European outdoor furniture market by destination (contract vs residential), by product category (lounge solutions, tables, kitchens, parasols) and by finishing material (wood/rattan, plastic/resin, aluminium, steel/iron).

Which segments and materials are growing the most within the outdoor furniture market in Europe?

• The study provides estimates for European consumption for product categories and structural materials as well as their evolution over the years 2019-2025.

What does the report cover about leading outdoor furniture companies in Europe?

• The report provides an analysis of the competitive landscape: market concentration levels as well as market shares for the leading players.

Which distribution channels are considered?

• The report analyses outdoor furniture sales across all major distribution channels in Europe, including direct sales, independent furniture stores, furniture chains, DIY/Hypermarkets/Department stores, garden centers, and e-commerce.

Which European countries are included in the report?

• Europe as a whole and cross-country analysis for Austria, Belgium (including Luxembourg), Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

What methodology, sources and tools CSIL used to carry out this research report?

• The report is based on a structured mixed methodology combining CSIL proprietary databases on manufacturers and retailers, official macroeconomic statistics and forecasts, official trade data, trade press and sector associations, and direct interviews with leading companies.

Selected companies

Among the selected leading European outdoor furniture manufacturers and brands considered in the report: Cane-Line, Dedon, EMU, Fermob, Fischer Mobel, Fuera Dentro, Grand Soleil - Igap, Grosfillex, Hartman, Keter, Kettal, Kettler, Lafuma Mobilier, Maze Rattan, Nardi, Paola Lenti, Progarden-IPAE, Royal Botania, ScanCom International, Sieger, Sp Berner, Stern, Talenti, Tribu, Vitra, Vondom.

Key Highlights and Takeaways from the Report

The European outdoor furniture market is a dynamic and strategic segment within the broader furniture industry. Shaped by post-pandemic normalization, shifting consumer lifestyles, and globalized supply chains, it presents challenges and opportunities for involved players.

• Market normalization after post-pandemic growth: The outdoor furniture market in Europe reached a value of over EUR 3 billion in 2025, according to CSIL. Demand has softened following strong expansion in 2021-2022. Demand is increasingly shaped by outdoor living trends, with consumers investing more in functional and design-oriented exterior spaces.
• Largest markets: Market performance varies significantly across countries, reflecting differences in climate, distribution structure, and consumer preferences. The largest outdoor furniture markets in Europe are Germany, the UK, Italy, and France.
• Exports and trade dynamics: Outdoor furniture exports and imports still account for a significant share of production and consumption respectively, highlighting deeply globalized supply chains. A decline in exports to the United States, especially metal products, affected a key growth driver.
• Retail and contract channels: Retail is still dominant, while the contract segment, including hospitality, restaurants, offices, and nautical applications, is growing steadily in the European outdoor furniture market.
• Product mix evolution: Outdoor dining sets (tables and chairs) remain the largest segment. Upholstered furniture is growing faster than other categories of European outdoor furniture, while outdoor kitchens and decorative elements are emerging, reflecting the trend toward functional, lifestyle-driven outdoor spaces.
• Market outlook 2026-2027: According to CSIL, the European outdoor furniture market is expected to decline slightly in 2026, with a moderate recovery forecast for 2027.