GCC: Bed Linen Market 2024

Bed Linen Market Size in GCC

The GCC bed linen market plummeted to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Bed Linen Production in GCC

In value terms, bed linen production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Bed Linen Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, overseas shipments of bed linen increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bed linen exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together making up X% of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Bahrain ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($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 Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Bed Linen Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, the amount of bed linen imported in GCC dropped to X tons, with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bed linen imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached X% of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Qatar (X%) and Kuwait (X%). Oman (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the United Arab Emirates decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Qatar (X%), Kuwait (X%), Bahrain (X%) and Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Qatar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Qatar and Kuwait increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported bed linen in GCC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Qatar (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform