Wadding articles market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for wadding articles in Germany expanded from 119.5 million US dollars in 2018 to a peak of 148.0 million in 2020, reflecting concurrent growth in domestic production. This upward trajectory was interrupted after 2021, with the market contracting sharply to 71.5 million in 2023.

Production volumes mirrored this pattern, rising from 126.9 million in 2018 to 151.6 million in 2021 before declining to 79.6 million in 2023. During the latter part of the period, export values demonstrated sustained growth, reaching 100.9 million in 2024.

By 2024, the market size had fallen to 63.3 million, representing a reduction of more than half compared to the 2020 peak, which underscores a significant contraction in the sector's overall value.

Production wadding articles in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's wadding articles output was valued at 143.5 million US dollars in 2020, representing a 5.0% year-on-year decline. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 126.9 million US dollars, while the highest value occurred in 2019 at 151.0 million US dollars. The largest decrease was observed in 2018 at 12.0%, and the largest increase took place in 2019 at 19.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's wadding articles production declined after two consecutive years of growth. In 2020, production reached 66 861 tonnes, down 13.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 5.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 77 147 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 17.4%.

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

Exports wadding articles from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's wadding articles exports amounted to 10 319 tonnes in 2020, marking a 14.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 30.1%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 11.3%. The largest decrease was recorded in 2018 at 19.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 1.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Austria, and Poland were notable but not dominant buyers of wadding articles from Germany. France accounted for 22.5% of exports in kind, Austria for 11.1%, and Poland for 10.6%. Together, these three countries represented 44.3% of total exports in kind.

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, K $ US

Germany's wadding articles export volumes declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 67.239 million US dollars, representing a 12.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 29.3%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 10.9%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Germany's wadding articles exports in value terms were distributed across numerous markets. France accounted for 20.3% of exports in value terms, Austria for 10.0%, and Poland for 9.9%. Collectively, these three countries represented 40.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports wadding articles to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's wadding articles imports increased after two years of decline. In 2020, imports totaled 11 702 tonnes, up 2.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 7.3%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 2.5%. The lowest import level was recorded in 2019 at 11 392 tonnes, and the largest decrease occurred in 2018 at 8.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's wadding articles imports in kind were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Poland accounted for 22.8% of imports in kind, Turkey for 14.1%, and the Netherlands for 11.8%. Together, these three countries represented 48.7% of total import flows.

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, K $ US

Germany's wadding articles imports increased after two years of decline. In 2020, imports amounted to 71.788 million US dollars, representing an 8.7% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 11.8%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 4.1%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 66.015 million US dollars, and the largest decrease occurred in 2019 at 11.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, France, and Turkey formed the largest group of suppliers of wadding articles to Germany in value terms. Poland accounted for 18.3% of imports in value terms, France for 11.9%, and Turkey for 11.7%. Their combined contribution was 42.0% of total imports in value terms, reflecting a diversified country structure.

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

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