EU: Table Linen Market 2024

Table Linen Market Size in the EU

The EU table linen market amounted to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a mild setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Table Linen Production in the EU

In value terms, table linen production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Table Linen Exports

Exports in the EU

Table linen exports amounted to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, table linen exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), Greece (X tons), France (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) was the largest exporter of table linen, knitted or crocheted in the European Union, making up X% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Greece, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Table Linen Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of table linen, knitted or crocheted were imported in the European Union; growing by X% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, table linen imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the main importer of table linen, knitted or crocheted in the European Union, committing X% of total import. The Netherlands (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Greece (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest table linen importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, 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 import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform