South Africa: Market for Bed Linen Of Cotton 2025

Market Size for Bed Linen Of Cotton in South Africa

The South African bed linen of cotton market declined to $X in 2022, which is down by -12.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Bed Linen Of Cotton

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, bed linen of cotton exports from South Africa declined modestly to X tons, shrinking by -3.4% compared with the previous year. In general, exports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bed linen of cotton exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons) was the main destination for bed linen of cotton exports from South Africa, accounting for a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, bed linen of cotton exports to Namibia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Botswana (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Swaziland (X tons), with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Namibia amounted to -11.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Botswana (-19.7% per year) and Swaziland (-7.4% per year).

In value terms, Namibia ($X) remains the key foreign market for bed linen of cotton exports from South Africa, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Botswana ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Zambia, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Namibia stood at -8.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Botswana (-15.3% per year) and Zambia (-0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bed linen of cotton export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 17% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, bed linen of cotton export price increased by +18.9% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 62% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malawi ($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 Nigeria (+20.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Bed Linen Of Cotton

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of bed linen of cotton were imported into South Africa; which is down by -10.2% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bed linen of cotton imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 50%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of bed linen of cotton imports to South Africa, together accounting for 95% of total imports. These countries were followed by Bangladesh, which accounted for a further 1.8%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +136.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, China ($X), Pakistan ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest bed linen of cotton suppliers to South Africa, with a combined 92% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Bangladesh, which accounted for a further 2.3%.

Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +170.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average bed linen of cotton import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Bangladesh ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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