Australia - Table Linen, Knitted Or Crocheted - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingAustralia Sees Slight Decline in Table Linen Imports, Falling to $27M in 2023
Australia Table Linen Imports
In 2023, supplies from abroad of table linen, knitted or crocheted decreased by -14.3% to 2.7K tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 3.9K tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, table linen imports fell to $27M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $31M in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Table Linen in Australia (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| India | 8.1 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 9.7 | 11.6 | 13.0 |
| China | 10.4 | 11.0 | 9.6 | 10.3 | 10.6 | 11.4 | 12.0 | 8.5 | 15.0 | 16.6 | 12.0 |
| Cambodia | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| Others | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| Total | 21.7 | 20.4 | 18.1 | 18.6 | 19.1 | 20.4 | 20.0 | 16.5 | 27.3 | 31.0 | 27.2 |
Imports by Country
China (1.3K tons), India (1.2K tons) and Cambodia (131 tons) were the main suppliers of table linen imports to Australia, together accounting for 96% of total imports.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Cambodia (with a CAGR of -1.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, the largest table linen suppliers to Australia were India ($13M), China ($12M) and Cambodia ($987K), together comprising 96% of total imports.
India, with a CAGR of +4.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
Imports by Type
Table linen; of man-made fibres, not knitted or crocheted (1.3K tons), table linen of cotton (1K tons) and table linen; of textile materials (other than cotton, flax or man-made fibres), not knitted or crocheted (208 tons) were the main products of table linen imports to Australia, with a combined 97% share of total imports. Table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 2.8%.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles (with a CAGR of +9.9%), while imports for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, table linen of cotton ($12M), table linen; of man-made fibres, not knitted or crocheted ($11M) and table linen; of textile materials (other than cotton, flax or man-made fibres), not knitted or crocheted ($3.9M) were the most imported types of table linen, knitted or crocheted in Australia, together accounting for 97% of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the table linen price amounted to $10,244 per ton (CIF, Australia), with an increase of 2.5% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, table linen import price increased by +14.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 40%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($13,973 per ton), while the price for Cambodia ($7,533 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+19.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the table linen market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 13921330 - Table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles
- Prodcom 13921353 - Table linen of cotton (excluding knitted or crocheted)
- Prodcom 13921355 - Table linen of flax (excluding knitted or crocheted)
- Prodcom 13921359 - Table linen of woven man-made fibres and of other woven or non-woven textiles (excluding of cotton, of flax)
- Prodcom 13921370 - Table linen of non-woven man-made fibres
Country coverage:
- Australia
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
