Who owns IKEA?
IKEA is owned by Inter IKEA (the Netherlands).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Inter IKEA Group reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands, Delft
- Origin
- 🇸🇪 Sweden, Älmhult
- Founded
- 1943
- Category
- Home care › Household goods & storage › Kitchenware & small appliances
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About IKEA
IKEA sells flat-pack furniture that customers transport and assemble themselves, a decision made in 1956 when an employee removed a table's legs to fit it in a car. The name combines the founder's initials with those of his farm and village.
Ownership timeline of IKEA
- 1943 – present Inter IKEA [1] reported
Where IKEA sits in Inter IKEA
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of IKEA?
The parent company of IKEA is Inter IKEA, a trust-owned company headquartered in the Netherlands.
Is IKEA Swedish or Dutch?
IKEA originated in Sweden in 1943, but it is owned today by Inter IKEA, which is headquartered in the Netherlands. So IKEA is a Swedish-origin brand under Dutch ownership.
Is IKEA still owned by Inter IKEA?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, IKEA is still owned by Inter IKEA. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Inter IKEA Group Annual Summary 2025 — Inter IKEA Group, Annual report, published 20 November 2025; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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