Italy: Cotton Table Linen Market 2025

Cotton Table Linen Market Size in Italy

The Italian cotton table linen market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 32% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a noticeable expansion. Cotton table linen consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Table Linen Production in Italy

In value terms, cotton table linen production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 166% against the previous year. Cotton table linen production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Cotton Table Linen Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of table linen of cotton increased by 39% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton table linen exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of cotton table linen exports from Italy, together comprising 48% of total exports. Austria, the United States, Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain, Malta and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malta (with a CAGR of +33.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Switzerland ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest markets for cotton table linen exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined 44% share of total exports. Austria, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain, Croatia and Malta lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Malta, with a CAGR of +26.0%, 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

The average cotton table linen export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 6.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 7.8%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 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 Croatia (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Table Linen Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, cotton table linen imports into Italy declined to X tons, waning by -6.8% against the year before. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% 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 +47.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, cotton table linen imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated perceptible growth 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 +50.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 74%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of cotton table linen imports to Italy, with a combined 64% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +124.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Germany ($X) and Pakistan ($X) constituted the largest cotton table linen suppliers to Italy, together accounting for 58% of total imports. Turkey, Egypt, Hungary, Slovenia, China and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +84.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cotton table linen import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -7.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 Romania ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+18.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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