Denmark: Cotton Table Linen Market 2025

Cotton Table Linen Market Size in Denmark

In 2022, the Danish cotton table linen market increased by 10% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Table Linen Production in Denmark

In value terms, cotton table linen production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a precipitous setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 8,923% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Cotton Table Linen Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, overseas shipments of table linen of cotton increased by 44% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 64%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton table linen exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of cotton table linen exports from Denmark, with a combined 58% share of total exports. Norway, the Netherlands, Finland, Poland, Belgium, Switzerland, Ireland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +29.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for table linen of cotton exports from Denmark, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to -3.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-0.0% per year) and Sweden (-3.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cotton table linen export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -24.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 28%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 Norway (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Table Linen Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, purchases abroad of table linen of cotton increased by 28% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton table linen imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 113% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of cotton table linen imports to Denmark, with a combined 63% share of total imports. China, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Sweden, Germany, Pakistan, Turkey and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +11.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Egypt ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest cotton table linen suppliers to Denmark, with a combined 59% share of total imports. Italy, China, Portugal, Sweden, Germany, Pakistan, Turkey and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +9.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cotton table linen import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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