Eastern Asia: Market for Toilet And Kitchen Linen 2025

Market Size for Toilet And Kitchen Linen in Eastern Asia

In 2021, the East Asian toilet and kitchen linen market decreased by -2.1% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. In general, consumption, however, saw a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by 8.5%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Toilet And Kitchen Linen in Eastern Asia

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 10%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of toilet and kitchen linen was finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a slight descent. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a slight reduction. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from China (X units), together recording 100% of total export.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the toilet and kitchen linen exports, with a CAGR of -1.1% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) also remains the largest toilet and kitchen linen supplier in Eastern Asia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to -1.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per unit, rising by 7.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 8.9%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +0.0% per year.

Imports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, imports of toilet and kitchen linen in Eastern Asia totaled X units, surging by 2.8% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 5.2%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Japan prevails in imports structure, recording X units, which was near 80% of total imports in 2021. South Korea (X units) held a 9.5% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by China (4.8%). The following importers - Hong Kong SAR (X units) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) - together made up 5.1% of total imports.

Imports into Japan decreased at an average annual rate of -2.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, China (+11.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +11.6% from 2012-2021. South Korea and Taiwan (Chinese) experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Hong Kong SAR (-5.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of China and South Korea increased by +3.3 and +2.3 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported toilet and kitchen linen in Eastern Asia, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 7.9% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Japan totaled -3.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (+2.2% per year) and China (+13.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit), while South Korea ($X per unit) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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