Asia-Pacific: Market for Toilet And Kitchen Linen 2024

Market Size for Toilet And Kitchen Linen in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, the Asia-Pacific toilet and kitchen linen market decreased by -0.4% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Toilet And Kitchen Linen in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 8.5%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, overseas shipments of toilet and kitchen linen were finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a modest expansion. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X units), Pakistan (X units) and India (X units) represented roughly 88% of total exports in 2021. Bangladesh (X units) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Vietnam (X units). All these countries together took near 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +6.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest toilet and kitchen linen supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at -1.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (+3.6% per year) and India (+4.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 6.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 7.7%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+4.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Imports in Asia-Pacific

Toilet and kitchen linen imports rose remarkably to X units in 2021, surging by 9.8% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Japan (X units) represented the major importer of toilet and kitchen linen, making up 44% of total imports. Australia (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 16% share, followed by Thailand (16%), Malaysia (5.8%) and South Korea (5.3%). The following importers - China (X units) and New Zealand (X units) - together made up 4.8% of total imports.

Imports into Japan decreased at an average annual rate of -2.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Thailand (+18.0%), China (+11.6%) and Australia (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +18.0% from 2012-2021. South Korea and New Zealand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Malaysia (-2.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Thailand (+12 p.p.), Australia (+3 p.p.) and China (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Japan (-13.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported toilet and kitchen linen in Asia-Pacific, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 7.5% share.

In Japan, toilet and kitchen linen imports plunged by an average annual rate of -3.8% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Australia (+3.7% per year) and Malaysia (-0.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 5.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight downturn. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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