South Africa: Table Linen Market 2024

Table Linen Market Size in South Africa

The South African table linen market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. Table linen consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Table Linen Production in South Africa

In value terms, table linen production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 31% against the previous year. 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 South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of table linen, knitted or crocheted increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 62%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, table linen exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 51%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons) was the main destination for table linen exports from South Africa, with a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, table linen exports to Namibia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Botswana (X tons), fivefold. Zambia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Namibia stood at +7.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Botswana (+1.4% per year) and Zambia (-3.0% per year).

In value terms, Namibia ($X) remains the key foreign market for table linen, knitted or crocheted exports from South Africa, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Botswana ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Mozambique, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Namibia totaled +5.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Botswana (-5.3% per year) and Mozambique (+9.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average table linen export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 33%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Mozambique ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($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 Lesotho (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Table Linen Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, table linen imports into South Africa declined to X tons, falling by -7.4% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, table linen imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of table linen imports to South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of -4.4%).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of table linen, knitted or crocheted to South Africa, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 27% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India stood at -6.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average table linen import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-2.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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