Ireland: Market for Toilet And Kitchen Linen 2025

Market Size for Toilet And Kitchen Linen in Ireland

The Irish toilet and kitchen linen market soared to $X in 2021, picking up by 32% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +42.9% against 2016 indices. Toilet and kitchen linen consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, overseas shipments of toilet and kitchen linen decreased by -16.2% to X units, falling for the eighth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X units) was the main destination for toilet and kitchen linen exports from Ireland, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, toilet and kitchen linen exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X units), threefold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain totaled -11.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-28.9% per year) and Germany (-26.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for toilet and kitchen linen exported from Ireland were Spain ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 72% share of total exports. France, New Zealand and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

Among the main countries of destination, New Zealand, with a CAGR of +106.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average toilet and kitchen linen export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 New Zealand (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, imports of toilet and kitchen linen into Ireland surged to X units, picking up by 28% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Pakistan (X units) constituted the largest toilet and kitchen linen supplier to Ireland, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, toilet and kitchen linen imports from Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X units), fivefold. Bangladesh (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Pakistan stood at +10.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-1.2% per year) and Bangladesh (+18.4% per year).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of toilet and kitchen linen to Ireland, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Pakistan totaled +9.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-1.2% per year) and Bangladesh (+17.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average toilet and kitchen linen import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 6.5%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per unit), while the price for Bangladesh ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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