Spain: Table Linen Market 2025

Table Linen Market Size in Spain

The Spanish table linen market shrank to $X in 2022, waning by -12.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild descent. Table linen consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Table Linen Production in Spain

In value terms, table linen production shrank sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 22%. Table linen production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Table Linen Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, exports of table linen, knitted or crocheted from Spain expanded markedly to X tons, increasing by 13% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +13.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, table linen exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +57.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main destinations of table linen exports from Spain, with a combined 45% share of total exports. The Netherlands, the United States, Germany, Poland, Canada, the UK, Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Greece and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +47.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Portugal ($X) were the largest markets for table linen exported from Spain worldwide, with a combined 41% share of total exports. The United States, Poland, Germany, Canada, Saudi Arabia, the UK, the Netherlands, Greece, Belgium and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of +45.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average table linen export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 22% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a slight slump. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 the UK (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Table Linen Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of table linen, knitted or crocheted, when their volume increased by 4.3% to X tons. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, table linen imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of table linen imports to Spain, with a combined 65% share of total imports. India, France, Bangladesh, Germany and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +36.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest table linen suppliers to Spain were China ($X), Pakistan ($X) and India ($X), together accounting for 56% of total imports. France, Portugal, Bangladesh, Italy and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +36.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 table linen import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 39%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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