Central Asia: Bed Linen Market 2024

Bed Linen Market Size in Central Asia

In 2023, the Central Asian bed linen market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2022, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Bed Linen Production in Central Asia

In value terms, bed linen production expanded slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Bed Linen Exports

Exports in Central Asia

For the third year in a row, Central Asia recorded growth in overseas shipments of bed linen, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, exports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, bed linen exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the largest exporter of bed linen in Central Asia, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkmenistan (X%).

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the bed linen exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Turkmenistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Turkmenistan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest bed linen supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Uzbekistan, bed linen exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (X% per year) and Turkmenistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkmenistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Bed Linen Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2023, supplies from abroad of bed linen decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, bed linen imports contracted significantly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Uzbekistan (X%). The following importers - Tajikistan (X tons) and Mongolia (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to bed linen imports into Kazakhstan stood at X%. At the same time, Mongolia (X%), Uzbekistan (X%) and Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mongolia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Tajikistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Tajikistan and Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported bed linen in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kyrgyzstan (X% per year) and Uzbekistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform