Malta: Table Linen Market 2020

Table Linen Market Size in Malta

The revenue of the table linen market in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, table linen consumption continues to indicate a measured setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the table linen market attained its peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of the table linen market remained at a lower figure.

Table Linen Production in Malta

In value terms, table linen production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, table linen production continues to indicate a drastic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, table linen production reached its peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2018, table linen production growth failed to regain its momentum.

Table Linen Exports

Exports from Malta

In 2018, the exports of table linen, knitted or crocheted from Malta amounted to X kg, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, table linen exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Malta exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, table linen exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, table linen exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Malta exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. India (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Pakistan (X%). The following exporters - Germany (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and France (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the table linen, knitted or crocheted exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, France (+X%) and Belgium (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Germany, Pakistan and Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, India (-X%) and Mexico (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2018, the share of Mexico (-X p.p.) and India (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest table linen supplier from Malta, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (-X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the table linen export price in Malta amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the table linen export price continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for table linen, knitted or crocheted reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2011 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for table linen, knitted or crocheted remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Table Linen Imports

Imports into Malta

Table linen imports into Malta amounted to X tons in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, table linen imports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, table linen imports attained their peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of table linen imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, table linen imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, table linen imports continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, table linen imports attained their peak of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of table linen imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The U.S. was the key importer of table linen, knitted or crocheted in the world, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2018. Germany (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by France (X%) and Italy (X%). The following importers - Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons), Canada (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Japan (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

The U.S. experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of table linen, knitted or crocheted imports. At the same time, Poland (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%) and Belgium (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. France, Germany and Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (-X%), Spain (-X%), Japan (-X%) and the UK (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The UK (-X p.p.) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported table linen, knitted or crocheted into Malta, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In the U.S., table linen imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the table linen import price in Malta amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the table linen import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. Malta import price peaked at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform