Ireland: Bed Linen Market 2024

Bed Linen Market Size in Ireland

The Irish bed linen market stood at $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bed Linen Production in Ireland

In value terms, bed linen production fell markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume decreased by X% against the previous year. Bed linen production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Bed Linen Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, the amount of bed linen exported from Ireland contracted to X tons, waning by X% on 2021. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bed linen exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for bed linen exports from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, bed linen exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for bed linen exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bed linen export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Bed Linen Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, the amount of bed linen imported into Ireland shrank slightly to X tons, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. The total import 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 2015 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, bed linen imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Pakistan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of bed linen to Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, bed linen imports from Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Pakistan totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bed linen to Ireland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Pakistan amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bed linen import price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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