EU: Market for Bed Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles 2024

Market Size for Bed Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles in the EU

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the EU market for bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles, when its value decreased by -3.7% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Production of Bed Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles in the EU

In value terms, production of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 17%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Bed Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Exports in the EU

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles, when their volume decreased by -1.8% to X tons. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +37.0% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, exports of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +42.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented roughly 37% of total exports in 2022. Spain (X tons) took an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Austria (10%), Romania (9.7%), Poland (7.4%) and Portugal (5.5%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +17.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 47% of total exports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +17.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -2.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+0.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Bed Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Imports in the EU

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles, when their volume decreased by -8.4% to X tons. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +13.8% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles reduced to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +31.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany was the largest importer of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles in the European Union, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near 37% of total imports in 2022. The Netherlands (X tons) took a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Austria (8.4%), France (8.3%), Spain (6.8%) and Poland (5.2%). Italy (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Germany increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (+19.0%), Italy (+11.1%), France (+10.1%), Austria (+9.6%), the Czech Republic (+8.0%), the Netherlands (+7.8%) and Spain (+6.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +19.0% from 2012-2022. Belgium and Denmark experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Poland (+3.5 p.p.), France (+2.5 p.p.), Austria (+2.3 p.p.) and the Netherlands (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Denmark (-1.8 p.p.), Belgium (-2.2 p.p.) and Germany (-10.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles in the European Union, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany totaled +4.1%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+8.1% per year) and France (+10.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by 8.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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