U.S.: Cotton Table Linen Market 2024

Cotton Table Linen Market Size in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. cotton table linen market increased by 3.3% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after eight years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a deep setback. Cotton table linen consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Table Linen Production in the U.S.

In value terms, cotton table linen production expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, production showed a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 19%. Cotton table linen production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Cotton Table Linen Exports

Exports from the U.S.

After seven years of decline, shipments abroad of table linen of cotton increased by 83% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton table linen exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for cotton table linen exports from the United States, accounting for a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton table linen exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahamas (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Jamaica (X tons), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada totaled -16.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahamas (+0.1% per year) and Jamaica (-13.6% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for table linen of cotton exports from the United States, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahamas ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Cayman Islands, with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada stood at -1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahamas (+13.2% per year) and Cayman Islands (+21.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cotton table linen export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -24.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 98% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

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 Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Jamaica ($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 Canada (+17.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Table Linen Imports

Imports into the U.S.

For the third year in a row, the United States recorded growth in purchases abroad of table linen of cotton, which increased by 6.3% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cotton table linen imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 28%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest cotton table linen supplier to the United States, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, cotton table linen imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Pakistan (X tons), with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India totaled +7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-1.8% per year) and Pakistan (+1.2% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of table linen of cotton to the United States, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India amounted to +5.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-9.2% per year) and Pakistan (-0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cotton table linen import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (-1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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