Carpets and rugs market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German carpets and rugs market fluctuated between 2019 and 2023, with its size declining from 1 107 million dollars in 2019 to 915 million dollars in 2023. Consumer preferences consistently shifted towards sustainability and natural materials, including a growing demand for handmade rugs and custom designs, which helped sustain underlying demand. The entry of innovative newcomers and a focus on health-oriented standards, such as low-emission products and allergy-friendly certifications, further shaped the market environment.

Design trends significantly influenced demand, particularly the move away from minimalism towards opulent patterns and bold colors around 2021, when the market briefly recovered to 1 091 million dollars. Increased investment in real estate and ongoing renovation and construction activities supported demand in both residential and commercial segments, also benefiting related services like carpet cleaning. The growing acceptance of versatile products like carpet tiles, available in various shapes and designs, added to the market's dynamism.

Domestic production fell from 580 million dollars in 2019 to 411 million dollars in 2022 before partially recovering to 435 million dollars in 2023. Imports, while remaining a major supply source, trended downward after 2021. The market's trajectory reflects the interplay of persistent consumer interest in eco-friendly, high-quality rugs and continual design innovations that drive purchasing decisions.

Production carpets and rugs in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's output of carpets and rugs was valued at 475.4 million US dollars, marking a significant year-on-year decline of 18.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports carpets and rugs from Germany

Exports in kind, M m²

Germany's exports of carpets and rugs declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 51.9 million square meters, reflecting a modest year-on-year decrease of 7.3%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 12.1%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 4.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M m²

From 2017 to 2020, key buyers of German carpets and rugs in volume terms included Czechia (29.1% of exports), the Netherlands (9.9%), and Poland (8.3%). However, their combined share accounted for only 47.3% of total exports, with the remaining 52.7% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's exports of carpets and rugs declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 554 million US dollars, down 6.6% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 8.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 634 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 4.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, major buyers of German carpets and rugs in value terms were Czechia (11.9% of exports), Austria (10.8%), and Switzerland (10.5%). Together, they represented just 33.3% of total exports, while the remaining 66.7% was spread across a diverse range of other partners.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports carpets and rugs to Germany

Imports in kind, M m²

In 2020, Germany imported 138.5 million square meters of carpets and rugs, a 7.3% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 8.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 1.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M m²

From 2017 to 2020, the primary suppliers of carpets and rugs to Germany in volume terms were Belgium (26.0% of imports), the Netherlands (25.1%), and Turkey (11.3%). Together, these three countries accounted for 62.4% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany imported approximately 1 121 million US dollars worth of carpets and rugs, showing little change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 3.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 159 million US dollars, which also saw a slight increase of 0.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 3.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The country composition of Germany's imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was highly diversified. The Netherlands (18.1% of imports), Belgium (17.8%), and Turkey (11.6%) together made up just 47.5% of total imports, with the remaining 52.5% coming from a wide array of other sources.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020