Brazil: Table Linen Market 2025

Table Linen Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian table linen market reduced to $X in 2022, declining by -2.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt curtailment. Table linen consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Linen Production in Brazil

In value terms, table linen production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. Table linen production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Table Linen Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, the amount of table linen, knitted or crocheted exported from Brazil contracted to X tons, with a decrease of -5.8% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure 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. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) were the main destinations of table linen exports from Brazil, together accounting for 51% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +65.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Paraguay ($X), the United States ($X) and Ecuador ($X) were the largest markets for table linen exported from Brazil worldwide, together comprising 50% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +62.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average table linen export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, table linen export price increased by +53.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($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 the UK (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Table Linen Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, approx. X tons of table linen, knitted or crocheted were imported into Brazil; reducing by -17.1% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, table linen imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 84%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of table linen to Brazil, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, table linen imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+1.6% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-10.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of table linen, knitted or crocheted to Brazil, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to -1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+2.7% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average table linen import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -18.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 39%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped dramatically 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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