Northern America: Table Linen Market 2024

Table Linen Market Size in Northern America

In 2022, the North American table linen market increased by 21% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a slight contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Table Linen Production in Northern America

In value terms, table linen production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 81%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Linen Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of table linen, knitted or crocheted, when their volume increased by 65% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, table linen exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded 60% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), making up a 40% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +0.3%).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest table linen supplier in Northern America, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States stood at -2.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -11.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 120% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+24.6%).

Table Linen Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, supplies from abroad of table linen, knitted or crocheted increased by 22% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, table linen imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States dominates imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 93% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), making up a 6.9% share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the table linen, knitted or crocheted imports, with a CAGR of +4.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Canada (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. The United States (+1.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Canada saw its share reduced by -1.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported table linen, knitted or crocheted in Northern America, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 6.9% share of total imports.

In the United States, table linen imports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the import price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (-1.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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