Germany: Market for Bed Linen Of Cotton 2025

Market Size for Bed Linen Of Cotton in Germany

In 2022, the German bed linen of cotton market increased by 9.7% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption showed a mild increase. Bed linen of cotton consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Bed Linen Of Cotton in Germany

In value terms, bed linen of cotton production contracted notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 11%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Bed Linen Of Cotton

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of bed linen of cotton decreased by -4.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -5.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bed linen of cotton exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 24%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of bed linen of cotton exports from Germany, together comprising 35% of total exports. Spain, Austria, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Sweden, Belgium, the UK, Portugal, Denmark and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 54%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +17.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for bed linen of cotton exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Austria ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 33% share of total exports. France, Spain, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Sweden, Belgium, the UK, Denmark, Italy and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 56%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +17.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bed linen of cotton export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 8.7%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Bed Linen Of Cotton

Imports into Germany

Bed linen of cotton imports into Germany reached X tons in 2022, increasing by 3.3% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, bed linen of cotton imports rose notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Pakistan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of bed linen of cotton to Germany, accounting for a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, bed linen of cotton imports from Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bangladesh (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Pakistan totaled +13.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+0.1% per year) and Bangladesh (-0.3% per year).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bed linen of cotton to Germany, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Pakistan totaled +13.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-0.6% per year) and Bangladesh (+1.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average bed linen of cotton import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 8.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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