Algeria: Table Linen Market 2025

Table Linen Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian table linen market declined slightly to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Table linen consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Linen Production in Algeria

In value terms, table linen production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period 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 2014 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Table linen production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Linen Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, exports of table linen, knitted or crocheted from Algeria shrank to X kg, dropping by -10.9% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 376%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X kg. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, table linen exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 229%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Canada (X kg) was the main destination for table linen exports from Algeria, accounting for a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, table linen exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X kg), twofold. France (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada stood at -3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (0.0% per year) and France (+4.1% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for table linen, knitted or crocheted exports from Algeria, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 7.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Senegal, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada stood at +17.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (0.0% per year) and Senegal (-12.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average table linen export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 1,536%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Senegal (+32.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Table Linen Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was growth in purchases abroad of table linen, knitted or crocheted, when their volume increased by 3.1% to X tons. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 338% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, table linen imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 503% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of table linen to Algeria, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, table linen imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), tenfold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+1.1% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-10.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of table linen, knitted or crocheted to Algeria, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 2.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +9.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+2.0% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-6.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average table linen import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+75.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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