United Arab Emirates: Cotton Table Linen Market 2024

Cotton Table Linen Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The cotton table linen market in the United Arab Emirates dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by -11.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt shrinkage. 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 United Arab Emirates

In value terms, cotton table linen production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 39%. Cotton table linen production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Table Linen Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, approx. X tons of table linen of cotton were exported from the United Arab Emirates; declining by -5.5% compared with 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton table linen exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 127% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons), France (X tons) and Rwanda (X tons) were the main destinations of cotton table linen exports from the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for 48% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +79.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for table linen of cotton exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Bahrain totaled +55.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+39.0% per year) and France (+58.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cotton table linen export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -23.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 98% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($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 Qatar (+71.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Table Linen Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the amount of table linen of cotton imported into the United Arab Emirates fell notably to X tons, reducing by -16.8% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 104%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton table linen imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 75%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest cotton table linen supplier to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 23% share of total imports. Moreover, cotton table linen imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), fivefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-21.0% per year) and Spain (+1.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of table linen of cotton to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 19% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 6.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-4.7% per year) and Italy (-12.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cotton table linen import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -4.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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