Romania: Market for Bed Linen Of Cotton 2024

Market Size for Bed Linen Of Cotton in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian bed linen of cotton market decreased by -24.8% to $X, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep slump. Bed linen of cotton consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Bed Linen Of Cotton in Romania

In value terms, bed linen of cotton production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 68%. Bed linen of cotton production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Bed Linen Of Cotton

Exports from Romania

In 2022, bed linen of cotton exports from Romania reduced to X tons, waning by -10.8% on the year before. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bed linen of cotton exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of bed linen of cotton exports from Romania, together comprising 83% of total exports. The Netherlands, Switzerland, Hungary, Bulgaria and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +27.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for bed linen of cotton exported from Romania worldwide, together accounting for 77% of total exports. Switzerland, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Hungary and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Among the main countries of destination, Hungary, with a CAGR of +17.9%, 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 bed linen of cotton export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -3.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Switzerland (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Bed Linen Of Cotton

Imports into Romania

In 2022, overseas purchases of bed linen of cotton decreased by -12.7% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 55%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, bed linen of cotton imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Bulgaria (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of bed linen of cotton to Romania, accounting for a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, bed linen of cotton imports from Bulgaria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Pakistan (X tons), with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Bulgaria totaled +61.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+12.9% per year) and Pakistan (+17.0% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest bed linen of cotton suppliers to Romania, together accounting for 54% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +46.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average bed linen of cotton import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 5.6% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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