Switzerland: Cotton Table Linen Market 2024

Cotton Table Linen Market Size in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss cotton table linen market increased by 29% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced decrease. Cotton table linen consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cotton Table Linen Production in Switzerland

In value terms, cotton table linen production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Cotton Table Linen Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, overseas shipments of table linen of cotton increased by 29% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton table linen exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for cotton table linen exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton table linen exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy stood at +21.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-5.0% per year) and France (-9.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for table linen of cotton exports from Switzerland, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at -11.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-5.0% per year) and Oman (+29.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cotton table linen export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -19.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 37%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 United Arab Emirates (+18.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cotton Table Linen Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, overseas purchases of table linen of cotton increased by 29% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable reduction. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton table linen imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of cotton table linen imports to Switzerland, together accounting for 59% of total imports. Turkey, Egypt, China, Spain, Portugal and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +68.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cotton table linen suppliers to Switzerland were Italy ($X), India ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 57% of total imports. Turkey, China, Egypt, France, Spain and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Among the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +56.8%, 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

In 2022, the average cotton table linen import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 26%. 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.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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