Greece: Market for Toilet And Kitchen Linen 2025

Market Size for Toilet And Kitchen Linen in Greece

In 2021, the Greek toilet and kitchen linen market decreased by -7.5% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Toilet And Kitchen Linen in Greece

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 88%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Exports from Greece

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of toilet and kitchen linen decreased by -42.3% to X units in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 73%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen exports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 108%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X units) was the main destination for toilet and kitchen linen exports from Greece, accounting for a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, toilet and kitchen linen exports to Cyprus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X units), threefold. Romania (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Cyprus totaled +18.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+11.5% per year) and Romania (+11.2% per year).

In value terms, Cyprus ($X) remains the key foreign market for toilet and kitchen linen exports from Greece, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Cyprus totaled +19.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+19.3% per year) and Bulgaria (+13.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average toilet and kitchen linen export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 24% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Imports into Greece

In 2021, purchases abroad of toilet and kitchen linen decreased by -21.7% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after eight years of growth. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 17%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen imports declined to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X units), Turkey (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of toilet and kitchen linen imports to Greece, together comprising 73% of total imports. India, Bulgaria, Italy and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +40.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X), Turkey ($X) and China ($X) were the largest toilet and kitchen linen suppliers to Greece, with a combined 72% share of total imports. India, Italy, Bulgaria and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +44.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average toilet and kitchen linen import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 27%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, 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 Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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