Africa: Bed Linen Market 2025

Bed Linen Market Size in Africa

The African bed linen market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Bed Linen Production in Africa

In value terms, bed linen production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Bed Linen Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of bed linen increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bed linen exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt represented the key exporter of bed linen in Africa, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Tunisia (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by South Africa (X%) and Morocco (X%). Mauritius (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Egypt increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Morocco (X%), Tunisia (X%) and Mauritius (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest bed linen supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with an X% share.

In Egypt, bed linen exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tunisia (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Mauritius ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Bed Linen Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of bed linen were imported in Africa; which is down by X% compared with 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bed linen imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mozambique (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) were the largest importers of bed linen in 2022, resulting at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. South Africa (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Angola (X%), Cameroon (X%) and Sudan (X%). Tanzania (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Libya (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Mozambique (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Libya ($X) and Ghana ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Sudan, Tanzania, Mozambique, Kenya, Angola, Senegal and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Mozambique, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Libya ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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