Japan: Market for Bed Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles 2025

Market Size for Bed Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles in Japan

The Japanese market for bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles rose to $X in 2022, increasing by 1.6% 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 increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +19.3% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Bed Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles exported from Japan shrank notably to X tons, falling by -16.3% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 878% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 459%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) was the main destination for exports of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles from Japan, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles to Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (X kg), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X kg), with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Taiwan (Chinese) stood at +26.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+96.1% per year) and the United States (+22.7% per year).

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) remains the key foreign market for bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles exports from Japan, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to +29.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+75.1% per year) and the United States (+35.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 75% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 190% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 South Korea (+19.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Bed Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Imports into Japan

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles decreased by -1.6% to X tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% 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 +12.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% 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 +20.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 26%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles supplier to Japan, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +5.8%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles to Japan, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a 9.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +4.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 6.1%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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