Netherlands: Cotton Table Linen Market 2025

Cotton Table Linen Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch cotton table linen market decreased by -34.8% to $X, falling for the sixth year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Table Linen Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, cotton table linen production dropped notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 132%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Table Linen Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of table linen of cotton decreased by -0.6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 57%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, cotton table linen exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of cotton table linen exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 64% share of total exports. Poland, Spain, the UK, Italy, the Czech Republic and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +23.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cotton table linen exported from the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 68% share of total exports. The UK, Spain, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +15.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cotton table linen export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -23.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 the Czech Republic (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Table Linen Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of table linen of cotton were imported into the Netherlands; declining by -10.7% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton table linen imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 22%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), India (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main suppliers of cotton table linen imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 79% share of total imports. Germany, China, Bangladesh, the UK and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +58.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Belgium ($X) and Pakistan ($X) were the largest cotton table linen suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for 75% of total imports. Germany, China, Bangladesh, the UK and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +62.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cotton table linen import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -5.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :