Germany: Table Linen Market 2025

Table Linen Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German table linen market increased by 2.8% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Linen Production in Germany

In value terms, table linen production contracted rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 8.4%. Table linen production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Linen Exports

Exports from Germany

Table linen exports from Germany dropped to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -5.6% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 12% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, table linen exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 10%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of table linen exports from Germany, together comprising 48% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +12.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for table linen, knitted or crocheted exports from Germany, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria totaled -2.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-3.4% per year) and Poland (+6.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average table linen export price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Portugal (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Table Linen Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of table linen, knitted or crocheted, when their volume increased by 2.8% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 7.9%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, table linen imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 13%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest table linen supplier to Germany, accounting for a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, table linen imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), twofold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-5.0% per year) and Turkey (-4.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of table linen, knitted or crocheted to Germany, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +1.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-4.2% per year) and Turkey (-3.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average table linen import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 19%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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