Angola: Cotton Table Linen Market 2024

Cotton Table Linen Market Size in Angola

The Angolan cotton table linen market shrank to $X in 2022, dropping by -5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a measured expansion. Cotton table linen consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Table Linen Production in Angola

In value terms, cotton table linen production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 60%. Cotton table linen production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Table Linen Exports

Exports from Angola

In 2022, exports of table linen of cotton from Angola surged to X kg, picking up by 55% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 145%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton table linen exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 326% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X kg) was the main destination for cotton table linen exports from Angola, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton table linen exports to Portugal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sao Tome and Principe (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Africa (X kg), with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Portugal totaled +35.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sao Tome and Principe (-30.7% per year) and South Africa (-10.4% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) remains the key foreign market for table linen of cotton exports from Angola, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sao Tome and Principe ($X), with a 4.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Portugal amounted to +58.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sao Tome and Principe (-23.6% per year) and Brazil (+14.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cotton table linen export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 74%. 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 overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 Portugal (+17.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Table Linen Imports

Imports into Angola

In 2022, cotton table linen imports into Angola declined to X tons, falling by -8.4% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 274% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton table linen imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 306%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), China (X tons) and India (X kg) were the main suppliers of cotton table linen imports to Angola, together accounting for 62% of total imports. Namibia, Brazil, Pakistan and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +10.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of table linen of cotton to Angola, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Portugal amounted to -21.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+4.8% per year) and India (+11.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cotton table linen import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 20% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cotton table linen import price increased by +28.1% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 46%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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