Kenya: Bed Linen Market 2025

Bed Linen Market Size in Kenya

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Kenyan bed linen market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a deep slump. Bed linen consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bed Linen Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, bed linen exports from Kenya rose rapidly to X tons, picking up by X% against 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bed linen exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons) was the main destination for bed linen exports from Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, bed linen exports to Tanzania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. Rwanda (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bed linen export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

Bed Linen Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, purchases abroad of bed linen decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bed linen imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main suppliers of bed linen imports to Kenya, with a combined X% share of total imports. Tanzania, Uganda, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X), India ($X) and Pakistan ($X) constituted the largest bed linen suppliers to Kenya, together accounting for X% of total imports. Tanzania, Egypt, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average bed linen import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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