Egypt: Market for Bed Linen Of Cotton 2024

Market Size for Bed Linen Of Cotton in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian bed linen of cotton market decreased by -1.4% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Bed Linen Of Cotton in Egypt

In value terms, bed linen of cotton production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 20%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Bed Linen Of Cotton

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, shipments abroad of bed linen of cotton increased by 50% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after seven years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bed linen of cotton exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Spain (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of bed linen of cotton exports from Egypt, together accounting for 56% of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Libya, Jordan, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Jordan (with a CAGR of +17.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for bed linen of cotton exported from Egypt worldwide, together accounting for 55% of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Libya, Jordan, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

Among the main countries of destination, Jordan, with a CAGR of +15.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average bed linen of cotton export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Denmark ($X per ton) and Libya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Bed Linen Of Cotton

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, bed linen of cotton imports into Egypt fell notably to X tons, waning by -45.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 1,468% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bed linen of cotton imports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 826% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of bed linen of cotton imports to Egypt, with a combined 77% share of total imports.

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 +94.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest bed linen of cotton suppliers to Egypt were Portugal ($X), Turkey ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 77% share of total imports.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +66.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 bed linen of cotton import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 10% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 81%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Spain ($X per ton) and Pakistan ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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