Global Table Linen Market 2024

Table Linen Market Size

The global table linen market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, surging by 3.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 7%. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Table Linen Production

In value terms, table linen production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 16%. Global production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Linen Exports

Exports

Global table linen exports dropped to X tons in 2022, which is down by -1.7% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, table linen exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 62% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons) and India (X tons), together mixing up a 14% share of total exports. Turkey (X tons), Germany (X tons), Greece (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Mexico (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of table linen, knitted or crocheted. At the same time, Greece (+64.1%), Poland (+8.3%), the Netherlands (+8.0%), Pakistan (+6.2%), France (+2.4%) and Turkey (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Greece emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +64.1% from 2012-2022. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Mexico (-1.7%), Belgium (-4.0%) and India (-4.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Pakistan (+3.7 p.p.) and Greece (+1.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while India saw its share reduced by -2.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest table linen supplier worldwide, comprising 55% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 6% share of global exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+2.9% per year) and Pakistan (+6.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average table linen export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 24%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Greece ($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 (+7.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Table Linen Imports

Imports

In 2022, overseas purchases of table linen, knitted or crocheted increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, table linen imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) represented the main importer of table linen, knitted or crocheted, making up 40% of total imports. Italy (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Germany (X tons) and France (X tons). All these countries together held near 18% share of total imports. Canada (X tons), the UK (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), Greece (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to table linen imports into the United States stood at +4.8%. At the same time, Greece (+19.1%), Poland (+11.0%), Italy (+4.8%), the Netherlands (+4.4%), Spain (+3.8%) and Canada (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Greece emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +19.1% from 2012-2022. Australia, France, Germany and the UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (-5.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United States (+10 p.p.), Italy (+1.7 p.p.) and Greece (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2022, the share of Germany (-1.6 p.p.) and Belgium (-1.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported table linen, knitted or crocheted worldwide, comprising 36% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 8% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a 7% share.

In the United States, table linen imports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-1.8% per year) and France (-1.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average table linen import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+3.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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