MERCOSUR: Bed Linen Market 2024

Bed Linen Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR bed linen market dropped to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Bed Linen Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, bed linen production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Bed Linen Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas shipments of bed linen increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bed linen exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Chile represented the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. Paraguay (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Brazil (X%). Colombia (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Chile increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Paraguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (X%), Uruguay (X%), Brazil (X%) and Colombia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Chile and Paraguay increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the largest bed linen supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Paraguay ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a X% share.

In Chile, bed linen exports decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Bed Linen Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of bed linen were imported in MERCOSUR; shrinking by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, bed linen imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Chile represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Peru (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Brazil (X%), Argentina (X%) and Paraguay (X%). The following importers - Colombia (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Chile was also the fastest-growing in terms of the bed linen imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Peru (X%) and Argentina (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Brazil (X%), Paraguay (X%), Colombia (X%) and Venezuela (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Chile (X p.p.), Peru (X p.p.) and Argentina (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Colombia (X p.p.) and Venezuela (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported bed linen in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Chile totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform