Germany - Table Linen, Knitted Or Crocheted - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingGermany's Imports of Table Linens See 57% Spike, Reaching Record $11M in November 2023
Germany Table Linen Imports
In November 2023, the amount of table linen, knitted or crocheted imported into Germany skyrocketed to 1.1K tons, jumping by 60% compared with October 2023. In general, total imports indicated a notable expansion from November 2022 to November 2023: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +2.7% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on November 2023 figures, imports increased by +60.4% against October 2023 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, table linen imports skyrocketed to $11M (IndexBox estimates) in November 2023. Overall, imports showed mild growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Table Linen in Germany (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | |
| China | 2.9 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| India | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| Belgium | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | < 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.0 | < 0.1 | 1.0 |
| Netherlands | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| Turkey | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Others | 3.9 | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 3.7 |
| Total | 9.6 | 9.6 | 6.8 | 7.7 | 8.4 | 6.4 | 7.2 | 9.1 | 8.7 | 8.5 | 10.6 | 6.9 | 10.8 |
Imports by Country
China (353 tons), India (195 tons) and Belgium (107 tons) were the main suppliers of table linen imports to Germany, with a combined 62% share of total imports.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the biggest increases were in Belgium (with a CAGR of +12.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, China ($2.6M), India ($1.8M) and Belgium ($954K) were the largest table linen suppliers to Germany, with a combined 50% share of total imports.
Belgium, with a CAGR of +11.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports by Type
Table linen; of man-made fibres, not knitted or crocheted (567 tons), table linen of cotton (451 tons) and table linen; of textile materials (other than cotton, flax or man-made fibres), not knitted or crocheted (33 tons) were the main products of table linen imports to Germany, together accounting for 99% of total imports.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by table linen; of man-made fibres, not knitted or crocheted (with a CAGR of +3.2%), while imports for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, table linen of cotton ($5.3M), table linen; of man-made fibres, not knitted or crocheted ($4.7M) and table linen; of textile materials (other than cotton, flax or man-made fibres), not knitted or crocheted ($607K) constituted the most imported types of table linen, knitted or crocheted in Germany, with a combined 99% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In November 2023, the table linen price amounted to $10,196 per ton (CIF, Germany), dropping by -2.2% against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in September 2023 when the average import price increased by 21% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $12,915 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to November 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was Poland ($18,527 per ton), while the price for China ($7,442 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the table 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 13921330 - Table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles
- Prodcom 13921353 - Table linen of cotton (excluding knitted or crocheted)
- Prodcom 13921355 - Table linen of flax (excluding knitted or crocheted)
- Prodcom 13921359 - Table linen of woven man-made fibres and of other woven or non-woven textiles (excluding of cotton, of flax)
- Prodcom 13921370 - Table linen of non-woven man-made fibres
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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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
