Ukraine`s furniture manufacturing industry continues to demonstrate resilience in 2026, despite the challenges created by the ongoing war, labour shortages and rising production costs. Furniture and related product exports have increased, while Ukrainian manufacturers continue to strengthen their commercial relationships with European markets, particularly Poland, Germany and Romania.

Ukrainian Furniture Production and Market Developments in 2026

🪵 According to Ukraine`s official Diia.Business export platform, Ukrainian furniture and related product exports reached USD 1.035 billion in 2025, representing an increase of 14.3% compared with 2024.

The positive trend continued into 2026. During the first six months of the year, furniture exports reached USD 553.37 million, approximately 11.8% higher than during the corresponding period of 2025.

These figures refer to the HS 94 customs category, which includes furniture, furniture parts and certain related products. An increase in export value does not necessarily indicate an equivalent increase in physical furniture production volumes.

Leading Export Markets for Ukrainian Furniture and Wood Products

📦 Poland and Germany remain the leading destinations for Ukrainian furniture exports, accounting for approximately 27% and 20%, respectively, of HS 94 exports in 2025.

Exports of furniture and furniture parts classified under HS 9403 reached approximately USD 564.2 million, while seating products and components under HS 9401 accounted for around USD 304 million.

Romania is also an important regional market, with Ukrainian exports of furniture and related components under HS 9403 reaching approximately USD 23.3 million in 2025.

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Wood Raw Materials and Prices for Furniture Manufacturers

Ukraine`s furniture industry uses a broad range of wood and wood-based materials, including solid wood, sawn timber, particleboard, medium-density fibreboard (MDF), plywood, veneer and other engineered wood products.

The availability and cost of wood raw materials, energy, transportation and labour have a significant impact on furniture manufacturing competitiveness.

Timber prices, lumber costs, plywood prices and MDF prices vary according to wood species, dimensions, quality, finishing requirements and delivery conditions. Consequently, there is no single representative price for all wood products used by Ukrainian furniture manufacturers.

Supply chain disruptions and limited access to certain forest resources continue to make reliable sourcing an important consideration for furniture factories and wood processing companies.

Key Challenges Facing Ukraine`s Wood Furniture Industry

A survey published in March 2026 by the Ukrainian Association of Furniture Manufacturers, based on responses from 106 companies, identified several important challenges facing the furniture and woodworking industries.

Economic and security uncertainty was mentioned by approximately 70-75% of respondents, while labour shortages affected 65-70% and insufficient domestic demand was reported by 40-45%.

Production interruptions, energy costs and dependence on road transportation can influence manufacturing schedules and international deliveries. Nevertheless, export-oriented furniture manufacturers continue to explore opportunities in foreign markets.

Wood Imports, Exports and International Trade Opportunities

🌲 Commercial relations between Ukraine and European countries create opportunities for manufacturers and traders of sawn timber, hardwood lumber, softwood lumber, plywood, MDF, wood veneers, furniture components and finished furniture.

According to the sector study published in 2026, Romania accounted for approximately 9% of Ukraine`s exports of wood and articles of wood under HS 44 in 2025.

These trade flows may support partnerships between furniture factories, wood processing companies, panel manufacturers, timber distributors and raw material suppliers.

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Ukraine`s Furniture Manufacturing Outlook for 2027

The outlook for Ukraine`s furniture manufacturing sector in 2027 will depend on security conditions, access to electricity, labour availability and the evolution of European demand.

The industry survey published in March 2026 indicated that approximately 65-70% of participating companies expected business growth during 2026, while 18-20% anticipated stable conditions.

Over the medium term, furniture exports, the development of wood component manufacturing and potential reconstruction investments could support additional demand for timber, engineered wood and other wood products.

However, available data do not support a reliable forecast for physical furniture production growth in 2027. Export performance should therefore be considered alongside manufacturing capacity, raw material costs and operating conditions.

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Sources and References

Diia.Business - Ukrainian furniture exports and major export markets in 2025.
Export Promotion Office of Ukraine - Ukrainian goods and services exports in the first half of 2026.
UAFM - Research on Ukraine`s furniture and wood processing sectors, March 2026.