Mattresses market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the German mattress market volume in units grew from 5 945 thousand to 6 684 thousand. This increase was driven by the market's reliance on replacement purchases, with mattresses typically replaced after about 18 years, and by major brands expanding their product ranges with new series. Although the COVID-19 pandemic caused initial store closures and production limits in 2020, a swift recovery followed as home renovations and remote work boosted demand.

From 2021 to 2023, the market volume in units contracted significantly, falling to 4 331 thousand in 2023 after a sharp drop in 2021. This period was marked by volatile revenue performance in the manufacturing sector and a clear shift in consumer preference toward sustainable and ecological mattress materials. In 2023, the market value in monetary terms declined by 4.5% compared to 2022, reflecting competitive pressures and changing product mixes even as unit sales stabilized.

In 2024, the market rebounded strongly, with unit volume reaching 5 944 thousand. This recovery was supported by growing consumer interest in sustainable, hypoallergenic products and by the rapid expansion of e-commerce, where over half of buyers now forgo in-store testing and online sales grow by roughly 7.8% annually.

Production mattresses in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's mattress production value rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2020, output was valued at 491.0 million US dollars, showing minimal change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 17.4%, which translates to an annualized decline of 6.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 488.9 million US dollars, with the largest drop of 14.0% occurring that same year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Germany's mattress production volume fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 4,252 thousand units were produced, marking a 3.0% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production declined by 18%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Exports mattresses from Germany

Exports in kind, K unit

Germany's mattress exports grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 2,464 thousand units, representing a modest 9.5% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 80.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Austria were the primary buyers of German mattresses in volume terms. Switzerland accounted for 24.0% of exports, while the Netherlands and Austria each held 18.6%. Together, these three countries made up 61.2% of total mattress exports from Germany.

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 mattress export value declined after two years of growth. In 2020, exports totaled 222.8 million US dollars, down 0.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 41.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 12.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 224.1 million US dollars, when exports saw their largest increase of 29.3%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Austria dominated Germany's mattress exports in value terms. Switzerland represented 23.1% of exports, the Netherlands 19.0%, and Austria 18.5%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 60.6% of total export value.

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

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

Imports mattresses to Germany

Imports in kind, K unit

Mattress imports into Germany showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest point was in 2018 at 2,614 thousand units, with a sharp decline of 32.7% that year. Imports then rebounded strongly in 2019, surging by 72.5%. In 2020, imports reached 4,967 thousand units, up 8.6% from 2019, marking the peak with a 1.9-fold increase over the 2018 trough.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Denmark, and Belgium were the main suppliers of mattresses to Germany in volume terms. Poland dominated with 57.7% of imports, followed by Denmark at 5.6% and Belgium at 5.5%. Together, these three countries accounted for 68.8% of total mattress 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

Germany's mattress import value rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 474.2 million US dollars, increasing by 7.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 18.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland, Belgium, and Denmark consistently led as the top suppliers of mattresses to Germany in value terms. Poland accounted for 57.0% of imports, while Belgium and Denmark each held 5.4%. Collectively, these three countries made up 67.8% of total import value.

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

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