Germany: Table Linen Market Overview 2020

Table Linen Market Size in Germany

The revenue of the table linen market in Germany amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, table linen consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the table linen market reached its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of the table linen market remained at a lower figure.

Table Linen Production in Germany

In value terms, table linen production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, table linen production continues to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Table linen production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Linen Exports

Exports from Germany

Table linen exports from Germany amounted to X tonnes in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, table linen exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, table linen exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In value terms, table linen exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, table linen exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, table linen exports attained their peak of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of table linen exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes) and Switzerland (X tonnes) were the main destinations of table linen exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, the Netherlands, Spain, the Czech Republic, the UK, Sweden, Belgium, Italy and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for table linen exports from Germany, comprising X% of total table linen exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Switzerland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average table linen export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the table linen export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Table Linen Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of table linen, knitted or crocheted were imported into Germany; going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, table linen imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, table linen imports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of table linen imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, table linen imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, table linen imports, however, continue to indicate a temperate reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, table linen imports attained their peak of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of table linen imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tonnes), India (X tonnes) and Belarus (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of table linen imports to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports. Portugal, Turkey, the Czech Republic, France, Austria, Taiwan, Chinese and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Taiwan, Chinese (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest table linen suppliers to Germany were China ($X), India ($X) and Belarus ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, the Czech Republic, Taiwan, Chinese, Italy, France, Austria and Portugal, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main suppliers, Taiwan, Chinese recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average table linen import price amounted to $X per tonne, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the table linen import price continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average import prices for table linen, knitted or crocheted attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for table linen, knitted or crocheted failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Taiwan, Chinese ($X per tonne), while the price for Portugal ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform