From college dorms to business waiting rooms, IKEA furniture can literally be found everywhere. Why? It’s inexpensive, easy to get, and produced in mass. Their designs are modern, simple, and ready to assemble. But how did it all start?
In 1943, a 17-year-old Swede named Ingvar Kamprad founded his company, named after an acronym of his name and hometown. IKEA began as a mail-order business and quickly expanded into retail stores, opening its first US location in the 1980s. Today, there are over 480 store locations around the world.
The company, founded in Sweden, is now headquartered in the Netherlands. IKEA’s annual revenue tops over $48 billion and continues to remain stable despite its consistent lowering of prices. They are the world’s largest furniture retailer, servicing 915 million visitors in 2025 alone.
A trip to IKEA is an all-day event. From the maze-like store, the Swedish food cafeteria, and finally, their towering warehouse. Imagine all those warehouses, by the hundreds, all over the world. Where exactly is all this furniture being manufactured?
Verdict: Is Any IKEA Furniture Made in the USA?
Yes and no. About 15% of IKEA furniture is made in the USA, with the remainder manufactured primarily in China and other countries.
As the world’s largest furniture supplier, you can imagine its production network is vast. IKEA sources from 55 countries, including 1,500 suppliers, 800 of which are home furnishings manufacturers. To keep up with their 2000 new products per year releases, they’ve got to cast that net wide.
IKEA’s largest sales market is in Europe, specifically Germany. The United States comes in a close second. Yet there remain no IKEA-owned manufacturing locations in the United States. But there used to be. In 2019, IKEA announced it would close its only US-based factory and shift production to Europe. The factory was located in Virginia and had been in operation for more than 10 years. The driver of the closure was cutting overall production costs.
Another factor to consider when evaluating manufacturing locations and practices is the sourcing of materials. IKEA also sources materials globally, including the wood used to make its furniture. The map below depicts where IKEA’s virgin wood supply was sourced:
Of the 0.4% of wood that was harvested from North America, the majority came from the United States. Less than 0.01% came from Canada and Mexico combined. The highest level of sourcing is from Europe at 84%, with Poland accounting for 29% of that share.
We reached out to IKEA customer service to speak with a live representative regarding US manufacturing. Here’s what they had to say:
IKEA sources some products made in the US. Those mainly include bookcases, sofas, and mattresses. There is no way to find this information from the online shop. Instead, you can look at the boxes or item tags to verify manufacturing origin.
Amid the overwhelming import tariffs affecting the U.S. market, IKEA is reportedly exploring ways to increase its U.S. production and sourcing. One goal of the company is to ensure that nearly all mattresses sold in the US are manufactured here. For now, stick to the categories listed below and double-check the item labels.
Popular American Made IKEA Products
- Potential categories include: Bookcases, sofas, mattresses, but not every one of these items. Verify by checking the product tags in person.
Popular IKEA Products Not Made in the USA
- PARKLA Storage Case
- VARMBLIXT Wall Lamp
- FADO Table Lamp
American Made Alternatives
- Every American made furniture company
- American made bookcases
- American made mattress companies
- American made dining tables
- American made desks
