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China - Table Linen, Knitted Or Crocheted - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Sep 25, 2024

China's Table Linen Exports Surge to $788 Million in 2023

China Table Linen Exports

For the third consecutive year, China recorded growth in overseas shipments of table linen, knitted or crocheted, which increased by 2.9% to 101K tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. The exports peaked at 108K tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, table linen exports amounted to $788M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 38%. The exports peaked at $890M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.China Table Linen Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Table Linen in China (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
United States218224226222221252252180277332314
Germany46.448.748.945.843.244.242.440.440.240.235.9
Kyrgyzstan9.926.414.55.21.86.316.76.53.115.625.9
Japan34.030.326.123.223.823.823.420.420.922.622.6
United Kingdom15.018.017.617.518.218.319.313.217.920.020.4
Australia15.314.415.414.414.415.814.811.516.821.220.3
Canada22.523.418.216.319.517.618.514.015.218.019.6
Italy18.520.718.517.617.415.416.811.818.116.315.4
Russia20560.715.812.812.411.511.710.511.17.511.8
Others306347363235226225239183258279301
Total890814764611599631655492678772788

Exports by Country

the United States (42K tons) was the main destination for table linen exports from China, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, table linen exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (4.7K tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Canada (2.8K tons), with a 2.8% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +3.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-1.0% per year) and Canada (-1.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($314M) remains the key foreign market for table linen, knitted or crocheted exports from China, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($36M), with a 4.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 3.3% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +3.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-2.5% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+10.0% per year).

Exports by Type

Table linen; of man-made fibres, not knitted or crocheted (88K tons) was the largest type of table linen, knitted or crocheted exported from China, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, table linen; of man-made fibres, not knitted or crocheted exceeded the volume of the second product type, table linen of cotton (8.1K tons), more than tenfold. Table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles (2.7K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.7% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the volume of table linen; of man-made fibres, not knitted or crocheted exports amounted to +1.5%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: table linen of cotton (-11.3% per year) and table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles (-3.8% per year).

In value terms, table linen; of man-made fibres, not knitted or crocheted ($641M) remains the largest type of table linen, knitted or crocheted exported from China, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by table linen of cotton ($80M), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by table linen; of textile materials (other than cotton, flax or man-made fibres), not knitted or crocheted, with a 5.7% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of table linen; of man-made fibres, not knitted or crocheted exports totaled +1.1%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: table linen of cotton (-11.6% per year) and table linen; of textile materials (other than cotton, flax or man-made fibres), not knitted or crocheted (+14.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the table linen price amounted to $7,811 per ton, therefore (FOB, China), remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $11,545 per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($9,470 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($5,388 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the table linen market in China. 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:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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