MERCOSUR: Market for Table Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles 2025

Market Size for Table Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Table Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles in MERCOSUR

In value terms, table linen of crocheted textile production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 62%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Table Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, exports of table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles in MERCOSUR surged to X tons, jumping by 51% against the year before. Overall, exports showed a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 525% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, table linen of crocheted textile exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 308%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Chile was the main exporter of table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 81% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), making up a 13% share of total exports. The following exporters - Ecuador (X tons) and Peru (X tons) - together made up 6.3% of total exports.

Chile was also the fastest-growing in terms of the table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles exports, with a CAGR of +8.4% from 2012 to 2021. Colombia (-3.6%), Ecuador (-3.7%) and Peru (-7.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Chile (+24 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Ecuador (-3.8 p.p.), Peru (-5.3 p.p.) and Colombia (-13.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the largest table linen of crocheted textile supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Chile was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (-4.9% per year) and Peru (-6.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -2.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 130%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (+6.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Table Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, supplies from abroad of table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles increased by 97% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight reduction. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, table linen of crocheted textile imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Peru was the main importer of table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near 69% of total imports in 2021. Chile (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Colombia (X tons). All these countries together took near 23% share of total imports. The following importers - Ecuador (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) - each recorded a 5.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to table linen of crocheted textile imports into Peru stood at +2.2%. At the same time, Chile (+5.0%), Ecuador (+4.0%) and Argentina (+3.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +5.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Colombia (-11.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Peru and Chile increased by +18 and +7.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Peru ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles in MERCOSUR, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Peru totaled +6.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (-4.1% per year) and Ecuador (+5.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, falling by -17.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 25%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform