Not knitted or crocheted table linen market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for not knitted or crocheted table linen in Germany declined from 9 372 t in 2018 to 6 893 t in 2022. This decrease was particularly sharp in 2020, when volume fell to 7 689 t. By 2022, the market stabilized near 6 900 t, influenced by global trends such as the availability of low-cost alternatives and synthetic fabrics, which restrained market expansion.

In value terms, the market showed resilience, growing from 84.3 million $ in 2018 to 85.3 million $ in 2019 before dropping to 67.6 million $ in 2020 and recovering to 75.0 million $ in 2021. In the later years of the period, the German textile industry faced new cost drivers, including legislation on supply chain transparency and circular economy, higher logistics prices, and a skilled labor shortage, which intensified pressure on the table linen sector. Additionally, retail sales for home textiles remained stable in 2024, indicating sustained consumer demand despite industry challenges.

Production not knitted or crocheted table linen in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production of not knitted or crocheted table linen, measured in monetary terms, saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2019, output peaked at 29 510 K $ US, but by 2020, it had dropped to 19 713 K $ US, marking a 33.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 24.6%, with an average annual decline of 9.0%. The most significant growth occurred in 2018, with an 8.2% increase.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's production of not knitted or crocheted table linen, measured in physical terms, experienced a two-year rise before a downturn. In 2019, production reached its highest point at 1 889 t, but in 2020, it fell sharply to 1 020 t, representing a 46.0% year-over-year decline. From 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 34.7%, with an average annual drop of 13.2%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 14.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports not knitted or crocheted table linen from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Exports of not knitted or crocheted table linen from Germany, measured in physical terms, declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, exports peaked at 3 764 t, but by 2020, they had decreased to 2 963 t, down 20.7% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 16%, with an average annual decline of 5.6%. The most notable growth was in 2018, with a 6.8% increase.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Poland, and France were significant but not dominant buyers of not knitted or crocheted table linen from Germany in physical terms. Austria accounted for 20.1% of exports, Poland for 10.6%, and France for 9.5%, with their combined share reaching 40.1% of total exports.

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

Exports of not knitted or crocheted table linen from Germany, measured in monetary terms, fell for the second consecutive year. In 2018, exports reached their highest value at 52.4 M $ US, but by 2020, they had dropped to 39.6 M $ US, an 18.4% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports declined by 17.2%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 6.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 9.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for exports in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. Austria represented 23.0% of exports, Switzerland 12.1%, and Poland 8.0%, with these three countries jointly accounting for 43.1% of total flows. Many other countries made up the remaining 56.9%.

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

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

Imports not knitted or crocheted table linen to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Imports of not knitted or crocheted table linen into Germany, measured in physical terms, declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, imports peaked at 11 490 t, but by 2020, they had fallen to 9 632 t, down 13.8% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 8.6%, with an average annual decline of 2.9%. The most significant growth was in 2018, with a 9.1% increase.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, China, India, and Turkey were the top suppliers of not knitted or crocheted table linen to Germany in physical terms. China accounted for 39.1% of imports, India for 28.0%, and Turkey for 5.4%, with their combined share reaching 72.5% 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

Imports of not knitted or crocheted table linen into Germany, measured in monetary terms, fell for the second consecutive year. In 2018, imports reached their highest value at 108.3 M $ US, but by 2020, they had dropped to 87.5 M $ US, a significant 16.2% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports declined by 16.2%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 5.7%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 3.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, India, and Belarus played leading roles in imports of not knitted or crocheted table linen to Germany in value terms. China accounted for 34.6% of imports, India for 23.4%, and Belarus for 6.0%, with their combined share totaling 64.0% of total flows.

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

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