United Kingdom - Bed Linen - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingBed Linen Imports in the UK Hit Rock Bottom at $654M in 2023
United Kingdom Bed Linen Imports
In 2023, the amount of bed linen imported into the UK was estimated at 91K tons, remaining relatively unchanged against 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 13%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 110K tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, bed linen imports reduced to $654M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $797M. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Bed Linen in United Kingdom (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Pakistan | 309 | 395 | 393 | 379 | 394 | 371 | 387 | 348 | 452 | 429 | 401 |
| China | 161 | 166 | 171 | 130 | 118 | 104 | 113 | 126 | 160 | 145 | 121 |
| India | 46.7 | 42.0 | 38.5 | 42.4 | 45.3 | 46.7 | 46.5 | 38.3 | 56.9 | 47.2 | 41.3 |
| Bangladesh | 50.2 | 34.4 | 36.0 | 32.5 | 39.6 | 37.1 | 38.9 | 34.1 | 28.8 | 36.3 | 25.6 |
| Portugal | 31.1 | 38.8 | 31.6 | 37.9 | 28.4 | 31.4 | 25.8 | 32.9 | 29.6 | 31.8 | 23.5 |
| Turkey | 17.4 | 23.3 | 18.6 | 11.2 | 13.5 | 14.1 | 14.5 | 16.7 | 17.5 | 19.6 | 14.4 |
| Germany | 20.7 | 19.8 | 17.4 | 16.0 | 20.0 | 28.1 | 27.8 | 23.6 | 18.2 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Others | 66.5 | 75.7 | 63.3 | 63.2 | 57.9 | 54.0 | 47.6 | 36.3 | 33.7 | 27.8 | 26.6 |
| Total | 702 | 796 | 769 | 712 | 717 | 687 | 701 | 656 | 797 | 738 | 654 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, Pakistan (63K tons) constituted the largest supplier of bed linen to the UK, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, bed linen imports from Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (17K tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (3.5K tons), with a 3.8% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Pakistan totaled +3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+0.2% per year) and India (-1.8% per year).
In value terms, Pakistan ($401M) constituted the largest supplier of bed linen to the UK, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($121M), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 6.3% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Pakistan totaled +2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-2.8% per year) and India (-1.2% per year).
Imports by Type
Bed linen of other woven textiles and non-woven man-made fibres (45K tons), bed linen of cotton (41K tons) and bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles (4.1K tons) were the main products of bed linen imports to the UK.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles (with a CAGR of +3.3%), while purchases for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, bed linen of cotton ($337M), bed linen of other woven textiles and non-woven man-made fibres ($287M) and bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles ($31M) were the most imported types of bed linen in the UK.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the bed linen price amounted to $7,229 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), declining by -12.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average import price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $8,613 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($25,231 per ton), while the price for Egypt ($6,261 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bed linen market in the UK. 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 13921230 - Bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles
- Prodcom 13921253 - Bed linen of cotton (excluding knitted or crocheted)
- Prodcom 13921255 - Bed linen of flax or ramie (excluding knitted or crocheted)
- Prodcom 13921259 - Bed linen of woven textiles (excluding of cotton, of flax or ramie)
- Prodcom 13921270 - Bed linen of non-woven man-made fibres (excluding knitted or crocheted)
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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
