Singapore: Table Linen Market 2025

Table Linen Market Size in Singapore

In 2022, the Singaporean table linen market increased by 45% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Table Linen Production in Singapore

In value terms, table linen production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 148%. Table linen production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Table Linen Exports

Exports from Singapore

In 2022, shipments abroad of table linen, knitted or crocheted was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, table linen exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main destinations of table linen exports from Singapore, together accounting for 78% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, the United States and Brunei Darussalam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +48.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Malaysia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for table linen exported from Singapore worldwide, with a combined 77% share of total exports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +25.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average table linen export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs 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 Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brunei Darussalam ($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 Indonesia (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Table Linen Imports

Imports into Singapore

In 2022, table linen imports into Singapore skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 107% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, table linen imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of table linen to Singapore, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, table linen imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+18.6% per year) and India (+7.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of table linen, knitted or crocheted to Singapore, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a 7.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+33.3% per year) and Italy (+20.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average table linen import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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