Dominican Republic: Table Linen Market 2025

Table Linen Market Size in the Dominican Republic

In 2022, the Dominican table linen market increased by 2.5% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Table linen consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Linen Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, table linen production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 47%. Table linen production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Table Linen Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, exports of table linen, knitted or crocheted from the Dominican Republic totaled X tons, rising by 1.6% against the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 3,280%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, table linen exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 132% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for table linen exports from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, table linen exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Haiti (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +49.1%.

In value terms, Haiti ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest markets for table linen exported from the Dominican Republic worldwide.

Haiti, with a CAGR of +37.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average table linen export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 135%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 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 Haiti ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Venezuela (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Table Linen Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, the amount of table linen, knitted or crocheted imported into the Dominican Republic soared to X tons, jumping by 96% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, table linen imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 71%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Spain (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of table linen imports to the Dominican Republic, with a combined 87% share of total imports. Pakistan and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.2%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of +51.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest table linen suppliers to the Dominican Republic were China ($X), India ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 77% share of total imports. Pakistan and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

Among the main suppliers, Pakistan, with a CAGR of +44.1%, 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, which is down by -14.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 United States ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($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 United States (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :