Italy: Table Linen Market 2025

Table Linen Market Size in Italy

The Italian table linen market reached $X in 2022, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% 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 -18.9% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Linen Production in Italy

In value terms, table linen production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a prominent expansion. Table linen production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Table Linen Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of table linen, knitted or crocheted increased by 21% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 48%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, table linen exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +113.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of table linen exports from Italy, together comprising 45% of total exports. Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain, Croatia and Malta lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malta (with a CAGR of +31.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for table linen exported from Italy were the United States ($X), France ($X) and Switzerland ($X), with a combined 50% share of total exports. Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Croatia and Malta lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Malta, with a CAGR of +25.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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, picking up by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malta ($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 the United States (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Table Linen Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, the amount of table linen, knitted or crocheted imported into Italy reduced to X tons, falling by -8.3% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +31.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, table linen imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +50.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 64%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of table linen imports to Italy, with a combined 66% share of total imports. France, Hungary, Germany, Turkey and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +55.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), India ($X) and Pakistan ($X) were the largest table linen suppliers to Italy, together accounting for 55% of total imports. Germany, France, Turkey, Hungary and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +31.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average table linen import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($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 (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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