Germany: Woolen Fabric Market 2025

Woolen Fabric Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German woolen fabric market decreased by -8.3% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption saw a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Woolen Fabric Production in Germany

In value terms, woolen fabric production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Woolen Fabric Exports

Exports from Germany

For the third year in a row, Germany recorded decline in overseas shipments of woven woolen fabrics, which decreased by -7.9% to X square meters in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 1.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, woolen fabric exports contracted modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X square meters), Bulgaria (X square meters) and Poland (X square meters) were the main destinations of woolen fabric exports from Germany, with a combined 41% share of total exports. Romania, Ukraine, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lithuania, Sweden, the Netherlands, Portugal, Austria and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +42.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for woolen fabric exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 40% share of total exports. Romania, Ukraine, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria, Portugal, the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, Lithuania and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +33.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average woolen fabric export price amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by 5.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to North Macedonia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Woolen Fabric Imports

Imports into Germany

For the ninth consecutive year, Germany recorded decline in supplies from abroad of woven woolen fabrics, which decreased by -4.6% to X square meters in 2021. In general, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The smallest decline of -0.5% was in 2014. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, woolen fabric imports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, imports faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 7.2%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X square meters), the UK (X square meters) and Denmark (X square meters) were the main suppliers of woolen fabric imports to Germany, together accounting for 77% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +22.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of woven woolen fabrics to Germany, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at -14.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+14.8% per year) and Denmark (+6.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average woolen fabric import price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, which is down by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per square meter) and Switzerland ($X per square meter), while the price for the UK ($X per square meter) and Portugal ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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