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Trunks, suitcases and similar containers market in Germany

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for trunks and suitcases in Germany entered a period of decline from 2018, driven by falling demand for suitcases and briefcases. This contraction intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-2021, as widespread travel restrictions severely reduced the need for travel companions like suitcases and executive cases.

A rebound occurred in 2022, with the overall leather goods and accessories market volume rising to approximately €4 billion. This recovery was supported by a heightened consumer focus on outdoor activities and sports, which increased demand for related bags and travel accessories.

In the following years, market trends shifted toward sustainability, multifunctional designs, and technologically enhanced bags featuring elements like RFID blocking. However, from 2023 onward, the market size contracted again as inflation and broader economic uncertainties weighed on consumer spending.

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, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to 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 trunks, suitcases and similar containers in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 29 945 K $ US, representing a 31.5% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 30.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 45 103 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.1%	(3.1%)	(31.5%)	(11.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports trunks, suitcases and similar containers from Germany

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's cross-border shipments of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers totaled 14 535 t, down by 27.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 20.2%, with an annualized rate of 7.3%. The peak was in 2019 at 20 058 t, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 11.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.8%)	11.0%	(27.5%)	(7.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, France, and Austria were the largest buyers of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers from Germany in volume terms, accounting for 12.1%, 9.7%, and 8.8% of exports, respectively. Together, they made up 30.7% of total exports, with the remainder distributed among numerous smaller partners.

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

In 2020, the value of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers exported from Germany stood at 305.8 M $ US, showing a drop of 31.4% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, exports decreased by 33.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -12.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 1.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.5%)	1.5%	(31.4%)	(12.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the market base for Germany's exports in value terms was broad. France, China, and Austria accounted for 9.5%, 8.9%, and 7.7% of exports, respectively, jointly representing 26.1% of total flows. The remaining 73.9% was shared by many other countries.

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 trunks, suitcases and similar containers to Germany

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, Germany's imports of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers declined in 2020, totaling 44 041 t, a sharp drop of 28.0% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 22.3%, with a CAGR of -8.1%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 61 190 t, while the largest annual increase was in 2018 at 4.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.3%	3.5%	(28.0%)	(8.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Germany's imports of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers in volume terms were China, Czechia, and Italy, accounting for 67.8%, 4.9%, and 4.0% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up 76.8% of total import flows.

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 trunks, suitcases, and similar containers declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports came to 528.7 M $ US, marking an intense drop of 26.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 28.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.1%)	(2.7%)	(26.9%)	(10.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—China, Italy, and Czechia—together accounted for 62.3% of Germany's total imports in value terms for trunks, suitcases, and similar containers.

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