Croatia: Table Linen Market 2024

Table Linen Market Size in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian table linen market increased by 19% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +46.2% against 2020 indices. Table linen consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Linen Production in Croatia

In value terms, table linen production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +260.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 141% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Table Linen Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, overseas shipments of table linen, knitted or crocheted increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +115.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, table linen exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 108%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main destinations of table linen exports from Croatia, together accounting for 76% of total exports. Switzerland, Canada, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +28.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for table linen exported from Croatia were the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and Switzerland ($X), with a combined 75% share of total exports. Slovenia, Canada, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

Canada, with a CAGR of +28.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 2022, the average table linen export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Serbia (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Table Linen Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, the amount of table linen, knitted or crocheted imported into Croatia declined markedly to X tons, falling by -16.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 +8.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, table linen imports rose to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of table linen imports to Croatia, with a combined 49% share of total imports. Hungary, Poland, Turkey, Slovenia, the Netherlands, India, Slovakia, Austria, Pakistan and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +49.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest table linen suppliers to Croatia, together accounting for 49% of total imports. Hungary, Poland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, India, Turkey, Austria, Slovakia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +43.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average table linen import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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