MENA: Market for Toilet And Kitchen Linen 2025

Market Size for Toilet And Kitchen Linen in MENA

In 2021, the MENA's toilet and kitchen linen market decreased by -86.6% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after eight years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a deep reduction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Toilet And Kitchen Linen in MENA

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Exports in MENA

In 2021, overseas shipments of toilet and kitchen linen were finally on the rise to reach X units after three years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, reaching X units, which was near 96% of total exports in 2021. Egypt (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Egypt (+42.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of +42.1% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Turkey and Egypt increased by +7.8 and +2.5 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest toilet and kitchen linen supplier in MENA, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 2.8% share of total exports.

In Turkey, toilet and kitchen linen exports increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per unit, rising by 8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per unit), while Turkey amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (-0.4%).

Imports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Imports in MENA

In 2021, purchases abroad of toilet and kitchen linen was finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the key importer of toilet and kitchen linen in MENA, with the volume of imports finishing at X units, which was near 47% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Israel (X units), Iraq (X units) and Algeria (X units), together creating a 35% share of total imports. Morocco (X units), Kuwait (X units) and Libya (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of toilet and kitchen linen. At the same time, Iraq (+22.4%), Morocco (+14.3%), Israel (+9.3%) and Kuwait (+2.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of +22.4% from 2012-2021. Libya experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Algeria (-1.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Iraq (+11 p.p.), Israel (+6.3 p.p.) and Morocco (+2.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Algeria and the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -2.5% and -17.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported toilet and kitchen linen in MENA, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iraq ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with a 13% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, toilet and kitchen linen imports increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iraq (+27.3% per year) and Israel (+7.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 18%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($X per unit), while Algeria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+4.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform