Egypt: Table Linen Market 2024

Table Linen Market Size in Egypt

After two years of decline, the Egyptian table linen market increased by 1.6% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a slight contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Table Linen Production in Egypt

In value terms, table linen production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Table linen production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Table Linen Exports

Exports from Egypt

Table linen exports from Egypt shrank rapidly to X tons in 2022, which is down by -32.4% on the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 241%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, table linen exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 201%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of table linen exports from Egypt, together comprising 69% of total exports. Ireland, Saudi Arabia, the United States, Switzerland, the UK and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

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 +22.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for table linen exported from Egypt were Denmark ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 69% of total exports. Ireland, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, the UK and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +23.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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, growing by 9.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 51%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 France (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Table Linen Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of table linen, knitted or crocheted, when their volume increased by 53% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 95% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, table linen imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 103%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of table linen to Egypt, accounting for a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, table linen imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at +13.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-28.8% per year) and India (-49.0% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of table linen, knitted or crocheted to Egypt, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey totaled +14.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-26.5% per year) and India (-44.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average table linen import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -29.2% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, table linen import price decreased by -31.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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