Tufted textile floor coverings market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for tufted textile floor coverings in Germany contracted significantly from 2018 to 2024. In physical volume, it fell from 73 337 thousand m² to 38 913 thousand m², while its value dropped from $615.2 million to $360.4 million USD. Production, imports, and exports all followed a downward trajectory over these years.

A key factor during the earlier part of the period was increasing competition from alternative flooring materials like laminate, vinyl, and synthetic fibers. This shift in consumer preference away from tufted carpets toward other options exerted sustained pressure on market demand and contributed to the overall decline in volume and value.

The market contraction continued after 2022, with volume reaching 38 913 thousand m² by 2024. While industry trends such as a focus on sustainability and technological innovation in tufting machines were present, the dominant driver remained substitution by competitive flooring products.

Production tufted textile floor coverings in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of tufted textile floor coverings declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 281.9 million US dollars, marking a 10.4% decrease from 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 376.7 million US dollars, with a 4.6% increase that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 16.5%. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 21.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Tufted textile floor coverings production in Germany declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Germany produced 22,920 thousand square meters, representing a 10.0% drop compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 26%, which translates to an annualized rate of 9.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Exports tufted textile floor coverings from Germany

Exports in kind, K m²

Germany's exports of tufted textile floor coverings declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume stood at 25,129 thousand square meters, a substantial 12.6% decrease from 2019. Exports reached their highest point in 2018 at 28,998 thousand square meters, with a 1.1% increase that year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 12.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, the Netherlands, and Austria were the leading destinations for Germany's exports of tufted textile floor coverings in volume terms. Czechia accounted for 32.1% of exports, the Netherlands for 16.0%, and Austria for 8.8%. Together, these three countries represented 56.9% of total export flows.

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 tufted textile floor coverings declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 288.0 million US dollars, down 11.3% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 350.3 million US dollars, with a 1.5% increase that year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 16.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.9%.

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

An analysis of Germany's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. Czechia accounted for 15.2% of exports, the Netherlands for 12.7%, and Austria for 11.5%. Together, these three countries represented only 39.4% of total flows, with the remaining 60.6% going to other 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 tufted textile floor coverings to Germany

Imports in kind, K m²

Germany's imports of tufted textile floor coverings declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 66,710 thousand square meters, which is 6.0% lower than the previous year. Imports peaked in 2018 at 72,461 thousand square meters, with a 2.1% increase that year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 6%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—the Netherlands, Belgium, and China—together accounted for 70.9% of Germany's total imports of tufted textile floor coverings in volume terms.

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 tufted textile floor coverings declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 536.1 million US dollars, a 2.9% decrease from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 588.7 million US dollars, with a 4.3% increase that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 6.2%. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 5%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and China consistently held leading positions in Germany's import structure in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 26.6% of imports, Belgium for 23.2%, and China for 11.5%. Together, these three countries represented 61.3% of total import flows.

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

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