Table, desk, bedside or floor-standing lamps market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for electric table, desk, and bedside lamps began a structural shift toward energy-efficient LED technology in 2018, driven by consumer demand for longevity and lower operating costs. This transition was accompanied by the introduction of smart lamps with gesture control and adjustable color tones, which started to redefine product offerings. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further impacted demand, as widespread home-office adoption increased the need for proper task lighting, contributing to a slight market recovery to 188.5 million USD after a dip to 187.8 million USD in 2019.

Subsequent years saw smart features like voice control and USB charging become standard in many table lamps, reinforcing their market position. The energy crisis in 2022 temporarily affected consumer spending, leading to a market adjustment in 2023. A notable event was the 2023 launch of Xiaomi's Mi Smart LED Desk Lamp Pro, which sold over 200,000 units in three months, underscoring the strong consumer appetite for innovative, connected lighting solutions.

Production table, desk, bedside or floor-standing lamps in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production of table, desk, bedside, and floor-standing lamps declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 57 863 thousand US dollars, marking a 2.3% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 6.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.3%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 64 506 thousand US dollars. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with an 8.2% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 4.1%.

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

Exports table, desk, bedside or floor-standing lamps from Germany

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's cross-border shipments of table, desk, bedside, and floor-standing lamps totaled 12 673 tonnes, showing a slight decline of 2.0% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 12 599 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 3.5% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 2.6%.

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

The structure of Germany's exports in volume from 2017 to 2020 reveals a diversified set of trading partners. France accounted for 15.7% of exports, Switzerland for 11.4%, and Austria for 10.8%, together making up 37.8% of total flows. The remaining 62.2% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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 table, desk, bedside, and floor-standing lamps increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 203.3 million US dollars, indicating a substantial rise of 10.4% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 14.7%, equating to an average annual increase of 4.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, France, and Austria were the largest buyers of table, desk, bedside, and floor-standing lamps from Germany in value terms, but they did not dominate the market. Switzerland accounted for 17.4% of exports, France for 15.1%, and Austria for 10.0%, together representing 42.5% of total exports. The rest was spread across a wide range of smaller 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 table, desk, bedside or floor-standing lamps to Germany

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Germany's imports of table, desk, bedside, and floor-standing lamps in volume declined. In 2020, imports reached 35 502 tonnes, amounting to a moderate decrease of 4.1% compared to the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 37 009 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 1.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China dominated Germany's import structure in volume, holding an 81.2% share of total flows. Other markets had comparatively modest shares.

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 imports of table, desk, bedside, and floor-standing lamps in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 203.3 million US dollars, which is 6.8% higher than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 13.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Italy, and Austria consistently led Germany's import structure in value terms. China accounted for 67.4% of imports, Italy for 5.9%, and Austria for 4.0%, together making up 77.3% 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