Greece: Table Linen Market 2025

Table Linen Market Size in Greece

In 2022, the Greek table linen market increased by 1.2% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 7.3%. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Table Linen Production in Greece

In value terms, table linen production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 81%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Table Linen Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, the amount of table linen, knitted or crocheted exported from Greece surged to X tons, rising by 43% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 697% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, table linen exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 429%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of table linen exports from Greece, with a combined 84% share of total exports. Spain, Poland, Slovakia, France and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +555.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Hungary ($X) and Romania ($X) constituted the largest markets for table linen exported from Greece worldwide, together accounting for 82% of total exports.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +274.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 10% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 157% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Slovakia (-2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Table Linen Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, approx. X tons of table linen, knitted or crocheted were imported into Greece; rising by 29% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, table linen imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 41%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of table linen to Greece, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, table linen imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X tons), more than tenfold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +23.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+55.5% per year) and Turkey (+19.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of table linen, knitted or crocheted to Greece, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a 7.8% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +18.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+49.8% per year) and India (-0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average table linen import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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