EU: Table Linen Market 2024

Table Linen Market Size in the EU

The EU table linen market soared to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Table Linen Production in the EU

In value terms, table linen production surged to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Linen Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of table linen, knitted or crocheted, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2022, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, table linen exports totaled $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons) was the main exporter of table linen, knitted or crocheted in the European Union, creating X% of total export. The following exporters - Portugal (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Denmark (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Sweden, Hungary and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Spain, 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

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Italy ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Table Linen Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of table linen, knitted or crocheted, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, table linen imports contracted to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of table linen, knitted or crocheted, namely Italy, Germany, France and Belgium, represented more than half of total import. Poland (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, the Netherlands, Spain and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform