United Kingdom: Market for Bed Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles 2024

Market Size for Bed Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles in the UK

After four years of growth, the UK market for bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles decreased by -5.8% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Bed Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles in the UK

In value terms, production of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Bed Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Exports from the UK

In 2022, shipments abroad of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles decreased by -38.4% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 52%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 27%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles from the UK, together comprising 46% of total exports. Germany, Spain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, France, Brazil, the Netherlands and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +49.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Ireland ($X) and Qatar ($X) constituted the largest markets for bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles exported from the UK worldwide, with a combined 33% share of total exports. The United States, Germany, Belgium, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, France, Spain and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Brazil, with a CAGR of +31.8%, 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

In 2022, the average export price for bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles amounted to $X per ton, surging by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 36%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 States (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Bed Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Imports into the UK

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles decreased by -20.7% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +37.1% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 24%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), China (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles to the UK, together comprising 85% of total imports. Romania, Turkey, Portugal, India and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +110.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X), China ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles suppliers to the UK, with a combined 79% share of total imports. Romania, Turkey, India, Portugal and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of +101.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price for bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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