Australia and Oceania: Table Linen Market 2024

Table Linen Market Size in Australia and Oceania

For the third year in a row, the table linen market in Australia and Oceania recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 11% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, showed a mild descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Linen Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, table linen production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 39%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Table Linen Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Table linen exports surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by 21% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 30%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, table linen exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for 76% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons) and New Caledonia (X tons), together constituting a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to table linen exports from Australia stood at -15.1%. At the same time, New Caledonia (+18.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Caledonia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +18.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, New Zealand (-3.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of New Zealand and New Caledonia increased by +12 and +4.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest table linen supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

In Australia, table linen exports contracted by an average annual rate of -8.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (-1.7% per year) and New Caledonia (+11.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while New Caledonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+8.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Table Linen Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, overseas purchases of table linen, knitted or crocheted increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, table linen imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +78.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 59%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Australia prevails in imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 87% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), generating a 9.3% share of total imports.

Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of table linen, knitted or crocheted. New Zealand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported table linen, knitted or crocheted in Australia and Oceania, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 9.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia amounted to +3.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -2.1% against the previous year. Import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, table linen import price increased by +10.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+3.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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