China: Market for Toilet And Kitchen Linen 2025

Market Size for Toilet And Kitchen Linen in China

In 2021, the Chinese toilet and kitchen linen market decreased by -4.2% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after eight years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the market value increased by 9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Toilet And Kitchen Linen in China

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Exports from China

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of toilet and kitchen linen, when their volume increased by 13% to X units. Overall, exports, however, showed a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a slight reduction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X units), the United States (X units) and Thailand (X units) were the main destinations of toilet and kitchen linen exports from China, together comprising 44% of total exports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, the Philippines, Russia, Vietnam, Chile, Nigeria, Malaysia, Ukraine, Australia and Kyrgyzstan, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +33.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Thailand ($X) and Japan ($X) were the largest markets for toilet and kitchen linen exported from China worldwide, with a combined 48% share of total exports. The Philippines, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Vietnam, Australia, Malaysia, Ukraine, Chile, Nigeria and Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +32.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average toilet and kitchen linen export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 7.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 9%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Imports into China

In 2021, the amount of toilet and kitchen linen imported into China skyrocketed to X units, rising by 18% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Vietnam (X units) constituted the largest toilet and kitchen linen supplier to China, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, toilet and kitchen linen imports from Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bangladesh (X units), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X units), with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Vietnam amounted to +87.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (-1.3% per year) and India (-13.6% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest supplier of toilet and kitchen linen to China, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with an 8.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Vietnam stood at +75.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-6.4% per year) and Bangladesh (-0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average toilet and kitchen linen import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 6% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per unit), while the price for Bangladesh ($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 (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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