Southern Asia: Cotton Table Linen Market 2024

Cotton Table Linen Market Size in Southern Asia

In 2022, the South Asian cotton table linen market increased by 97% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cotton Table Linen Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, cotton table linen production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 10%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Table Linen Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of table linen of cotton decreased by -38% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 51%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, cotton table linen exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Pakistan (X tons) was the key exporter of table linen of cotton, comprising 59% of total exports. India (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Bangladesh (X tons). All these countries together took near 41% share of total exports.

Exports from Pakistan increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bangladesh (+9.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +9.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, India (-13.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Pakistan and Bangladesh increased by +35 and +10 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X), India ($X) and Bangladesh ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +11.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 25% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.9%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 27%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+8.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Table Linen Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of table linen of cotton imported in Southern Asia surged to X tons, increasing by 45% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 161% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton table linen imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 154%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Sri Lanka represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 53% of total imports. Maldives (X tons) held a 30% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by India (7.8%) and Nepal (5.3%). Bangladesh (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +6.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sri Lanka ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported table linen of cotton in Southern Asia, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Maldives ($X), with a 28% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with an 8% share.

In Sri Lanka, cotton table linen imports increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Maldives (-1.8% per year) and India (+1.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+3.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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