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Germany - Bed Linen - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Jul 21, 2024

Germany's Bed Linen Imports Fall 17% to $1.1 Billion in 2023

Germany Bed Linen Imports

In 2023, supplies from abroad of bed linen decreased by -15.4% to 112K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 137K tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bed linen imports shrank remarkably to $1.1B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $1.3B in 2022, and then declined significantly in the following year.Germany Bed Linen Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Bed Linen in Germany (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Pakistan174239202210275301283270322394317
Turkey237250219220217208216210200215182
China13314811912511912712889.4110121101
Netherlands83.573.466.936.411.116.518.675.098.286.886.3
Poland10311110892.398.194.686.414718713783.9
Czech Republic24.429.524.822.229.438.839.752.570.575.871.5
Bangladesh10696.755.850.356.559.555.442.853.468.454.2
India86.793.569.269.267.463.053.242.851.657.143.9
Others124145123121129135125116134142140
Total1,0731,1869889461,0021,0421,0051,0451,2261,2971,079

Imports by Country

In 2023, Pakistan (42K tons) constituted the largest bed linen supplier to Germany, with a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, bed linen imports from Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (17K tons), twofold. China (14K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Pakistan stood at +7.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-2.6% per year) and China (+0.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest bed linen suppliers to Germany were Pakistan ($317M), Turkey ($182M) and China ($101M), with a combined 56% share of total imports. the Netherlands, Poland, the Czech Republic, Bangladesh and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +11.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports by Type

Bed linen of cotton (62K tons), bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles (34K tons) and bed linen of other woven textiles and non-woven man-made fibres (16K tons) were the main products of bed linen imports to Germany.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles (with a CAGR of +1.5%), while imports for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, bed linen of cotton ($652M) constituted the largest type of bed linen supplied to Germany, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles ($295M), with a 27% share of total imports.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the bed linen price stood at $9,677 per ton (CIF, Germany), falling by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the average import price increased by 9.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $10,056 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($15,308 per ton), while the price for China ($7,270 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bed linen market in Germany. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 13921230 - Bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles
  • Prodcom 13921253 - Bed linen of cotton (excluding knitted or crocheted)
  • Prodcom 13921255 - Bed linen of flax or ramie (excluding knitted or crocheted)
  • Prodcom 13921259 - Bed linen of woven textiles (excluding of cotton, of flax or ramie)
  • Prodcom 13921270 - Bed linen of non-woven man-made fibres (excluding knitted or crocheted)

Country coverage:

  • Germany

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Germany
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
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    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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