Nigeria: Table Linen Market 2025

Table Linen Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien table linen market stood at $X in 2022, picking up by 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a pronounced decline. Table linen consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Table Linen Production in Nigeria

In value terms, table linen production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 33%. Table linen production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Linen Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2022, approx. X kg of table linen, knitted or crocheted were exported from Nigeria; with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X kg in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, table linen exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 64%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X kg) was the main destination for table linen exports from Nigeria, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, table linen exports to South Africa exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Benin (X kg), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ireland (X kg), with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Africa stood at +28.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Benin (+7.2% per year) and Ireland (+4.1% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Ireland ($X) and Benin ($X) were the largest markets for table linen exported from Nigeria worldwide, with a combined 70% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, South Africa, with a CAGR of +21.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 table linen export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -17.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 127% against the previous year. The export price peaked 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 destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Niger ($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 United States (+149.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Table Linen Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2022, imports of table linen, knitted or crocheted into Nigeria reduced rapidly to X tons, waning by -17.5% against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, saw temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 146%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, table linen imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 146%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest table linen supplier to Nigeria, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, table linen imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), sixfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +7.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+27.1% per year) and Germany (+29.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of table linen, knitted or crocheted to Nigeria, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 4.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +16.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+13.0% per year) and Turkey (+21.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average table linen import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 62%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+15.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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