Germany: Table Flatware Market 2025

Table Flatware Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German table flatware market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Table Flatware Production in Germany

In value terms, table flatware production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. Table flatware production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Table Flatware Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, exports of table flatware from Germany reduced to X tons, falling by -10.6% on 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 19%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, table flatware exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of table flatware exports from Germany, together accounting for 36% of total exports. The Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the UK, the Czech Republic, Belgium, the United Arab Emirates and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +7.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for table flatware exported from Germany were Austria ($X), Poland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 35% of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +12.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 table flatware export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Poland (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Table Flatware Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of table flatware were imported into Germany; rising by 18% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, table flatware imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest table flatware supplier to Germany, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, table flatware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), threefold. Indonesia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+4.8% per year) and Indonesia (+2.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of table flatware to Germany, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+5.9% per year) and Indonesia (+5.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average table flatware import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -2.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Vietnam ($X per ton) and Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($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 (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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