Germany: Market for Toilet And Kitchen Linen 2025

Market Size for Toilet And Kitchen Linen in Germany

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the German toilet and kitchen linen market, when its value increased by 10% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Toilet And Kitchen Linen in Germany

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Exports from Germany

In 2021, the amount of toilet and kitchen linen exported from Germany soared to X units, jumping by 26% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Austria (X units), Poland (X units) and Switzerland (X units) were the main destinations of toilet and kitchen linen exports from Germany, together comprising 43% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +8.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for toilet and kitchen linen exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 43% of total exports. France, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, Belgium, the UK and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +9.1%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average toilet and kitchen linen export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 2.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the UK ($X per unit) and Sweden ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Imports into Germany

In 2021, supplies from abroad of toilet and kitchen linen was finally on the rise to reach X units after four years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X units), Turkey (X units) and India (X units) were the main suppliers of toilet and kitchen linen imports to Germany, together accounting for 62% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Bangladesh, the Czech Republic, Poland, Portugal, Egypt, China, Austria and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +23.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Pakistan ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest toilet and kitchen linen suppliers to Germany, with a combined 52% share of total imports. These countries were followed by India, Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Bangladesh, Portugal, China, Egypt and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 41%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +24.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average toilet and kitchen linen import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 5.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the price for India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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