Cotton Table Linen Market

The global market for cotton table linen is expected to see an upward consumption trend over the next eight years, with a forecasted increase in market volume and value. Consumption of cotton table linen increased in 2022 after a period of decline, with China leading in consumption volume and value. Production and imports of cotton table linen also experienced fluctuations over the years, with the United States being a key importer. Export prices for cotton table linen increased in 2022, with leading exporting countries such as China, Pakistan, and Italy. The article provides a detailed analysis of consumption, production, imports, and exports of cotton table linen globally.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for cotton table linen worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +0.3% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 349K tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.5% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $4.6B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Table Linen Of Cotton

In 2022, consumption of table linen of cotton increased by 0.6% to 340K tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 6% against the previous year. Global consumption peaked at 401K tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The global cotton table linen market size was estimated at $3.8B in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the market value increased by 7.7% against the previous year. Global consumption peaked at $5.2B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Consumption By Country

The country with the largest volume of cotton table linen consumption was China (82K tons), accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, cotton table linen consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States (35K tons), twofold. India (27K tons) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-2.9% per year) and India (+2.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($855M) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($298M). It was followed by Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to -1.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-4.9% per year) and Russia (-5.4% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of cotton table linen per capita consumption in 2022 were Canada (253 kg per 1000 persons), Italy (129 kg per 1000 persons) and the United States (105 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +6.4%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Table Linen Of Cotton

In 2022, global production of table linen of cotton fell to 303K tons, dropping by -2.2% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, production recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. Global production peaked at 387K tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton table linen production reduced modestly to $3.5B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $4.9B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

China (90K tons) remains the largest cotton table linen producing country worldwide, accounting for 30% of total volume. Moreover, cotton table linen production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (29K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Russia (13K tons), with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China totaled -1.7%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (-0.8% per year) and Russia (+5.0% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Table Linen Of Cotton

In 2022, overseas purchases of table linen of cotton increased by 10% to 68K tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 25%. Global imports peaked at 71K tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton table linen imports rose rapidly to $569M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at $774M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports By Country

The United States represented the key importing country with an import of about 24K tons, which amounted to 35% of total imports. Canada (9.9K tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Italy (5.1K tons), Germany (3.9K tons) and France (3.9K tons). All these countries together took near 33% share of total imports. The UK (2K tons), Belgium (1.8K tons), Spain (1.3K tons), the Netherlands (1.3K tons) and Australia (1.2K tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cotton table linen imports into the United States stood at +3.7%. At the same time, Canada (+22.1%), Italy (+4.1%), the Netherlands (+2.5%), Spain (+1.6%) and Belgium (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +22.1% from 2012-2022. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Australia (-1.2%), the UK (-2.2%) and Germany (-4.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Canada, the United States and Italy increased by +12, +10 and +2.4 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($193M) constitutes the largest market for imported table linen of cotton worldwide, comprising 34% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($49M), with an 8.6% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-4.5% per year) and France (-1.8% per year).

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average cotton table linen import price amounted to $8,347 per ton, picking up by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $10,972 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 ($12,446 per ton), while Canada ($1,321 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+3.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Table Linen Of Cotton

Global cotton table linen exports fell to 31K tons in 2022, with a decrease of -8% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the peak figure at 53K tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton table linen exports rose slightly to $363M in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at $574M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports By Country

China (7.7K tons) and Pakistan (5.3K tons) represented roughly 42% of total exports in 2022. India (2.6K tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an 8.2% share, followed by Belgium (5.3%), Germany (4.8%), the Netherlands (4.7%) and Italy (4.6%). The following exporters - Turkey (1,209 tons), Spain (1,028 tons), Poland (985 tons), Bangladesh (781 tons), France (659 tons) and Portugal (655 tons) - together made up 17% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +11.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cotton table linen supplying countries worldwide were China ($81M), Pakistan ($41M) and Italy ($34M), with a combined 43% share of global exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Pakistan, with a CAGR of +7.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average cotton table linen export price stood at $11,701 per ton in 2022, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $13,526 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($25,776 per ton), while the Netherlands ($5,827 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+8.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform