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Pocket or handbag articles market in Germany

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for pocket or handbag articles in Germany expanded from USD 160.2 million in 2018 to USD 175.6 million in 2022, despite a temporary drop to USD 151.0 million in 2020. Growth in the early period was partly driven by increasing popularity of men's bags, such as chest and belt bags, which helped offset broader segment softness. Recovery after 2020 proceeded without major reported shifts in market drivers.

Innovation intensified in 2023 with the launch of over 300 smart handbag designs featuring integrated power banks, anti-theft GPS, and RFID blocking, appealing to tech-savvy consumers. However, by 2024 high inflation in Germany sharply reduced market volume to USD 121.6 million, even as new German brands like MCM entered the market and consumer preference shifted toward sustainable, multifunctional bags.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2018-2022, 2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production pocket or handbag articles in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production of pocket and handbag articles experienced a decline after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 13,246 thousand US dollars, but then fell significantly by 13.0% year-over-year to 11,520 thousand US dollars in 2020. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 5.2%, with an average annual decline of 1.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 8.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.5%	0.4%	(13.0%)	(1.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pocket or handbag articles from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of pocket and handbag articles by volume declined for the second year in a row. In 2019, exports stood at a higher level, but in 2020 they dropped sharply by 32.1% to 2,247 tonnes. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 34.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 13.0%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 3,699 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 8.4% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.4%	(10.5%)	(32.1%)	(13.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports of pocket and handbag articles by volume were distributed across many partners, with no single country dominating. Poland accounted for 19.7% of exports, France for 11.9%, and Austria for 10.1%, together making up 41.7% of the total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's exports of pocket and handbag articles by value fell for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports were higher, but in 2020 they decreased by 24.0% to 178.2 million US dollars. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 30.9%, with an average annual drop of 11.6%. The peak value was in 2018 at 267.6 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 3.9% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.9%	(12.3%)	(24.0%)	(11.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of pocket and handbag articles by value were spread across numerous markets. Switzerland held a 10.0% share, Italy 8.7%, and France 8.6%, collectively accounting for 27.3% of the total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pocket or handbag articles to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of pocket and handbag articles by volume declined for the third year in a row. In 2019, imports were higher, but in 2020 they fell by 23.8% to 8,036 tonnes. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 27.7%, with an average annual decline of 10.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.8%)	(4.3%)	(23.8%)	(10.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China and India dominated Germany's imports of pocket and handbag articles by volume, together accounting for 81.9% of the total flows, while other countries had much smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of pocket and handbag articles by value dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2019, imports were at a higher level, but in 2020 they declined by 17.6% to 317.7 million US dollars. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 19.2%, with an average annual decline of 6.9%. The highest value was in 2018 at 414.6 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 5.4% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.4%	(7.1%)	(17.6%)	(6.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2017-2020 period, China, India, and Italy led Germany's imports of pocket and handbag articles by value. China accounted for 33.8%, India for 20.4%, and Italy for 15.9%, together representing 70.1% of the total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io