Table Linen Market

The global market for table linen, both knitted and crocheted, is projected to witness continuous growth in consumption over the next eight years. The market performance is expected to expand at a CAGR of +1.0% in volume and +3.0% in value from 2022 to 2030, reaching 653K tons and $7.7B respectively. In 2022, consumption of table linen increased by 1.2% to 602K tons, following a two-year decline. China, the United States, and India were the top consumers, with Canada showing the highest growth. Production, imports, and exports also experienced fluctuations over the years, with China dominating in both production and exports. The average import price remained stable at $6,589 per ton, while export prices showed a slight increase in 2022. Overall, the global market for table linen remains a key segment in the textile industry, with various countries playing significant roles in production, consumption, and trade.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for table linen, knitted or crocheted worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 653K tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $7.7B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Table Linen, Knitted Or Crocheted

In 2022, consumption of table linen, knitted or crocheted increased by 1.2% to 602K tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the maximum volume in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The global table linen market size reached $6B in 2022, approximately mirroring 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 recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $6.1B. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the global market failed to regain momentum.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (85K tons), the United States (70K tons) and India (42K tons), with a combined 33% share of global consumption. Canada, Russia, Brazil, Japan, Indonesia, Italy, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +20.9%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($717M), the United States ($503M) and Canada ($431M) were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, with a combined 27% share of the global market.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Canada, with a CAGR of +19.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of table linen per capita consumption was registered in Canada (1,039 kg per 1000 persons), followed by Italy (240 kg per 1000 persons), the United States (208 kg per 1000 persons) and Japan (133 kg per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of table linen was estimated at 77 kg per 1000 persons.

In Canada, table linen per capita consumption increased at an average annual rate of +19.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: Italy (+0.9% per year) and the United States (+2.4% per year).

Production

World Production of Table Linen, Knitted Or Crocheted

In 2022, approx. 554K tons of table linen, knitted or crocheted were produced worldwide; shrinking by -3.4% against the previous year. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Global production peaked at 599K tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, table linen production shrank to $5.5B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $7.1B. From 2019 to 2022, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of table linen production was China (182K tons), comprising approx. 33% of total volume. Moreover, table linen production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (51K tons), fourfold. Pakistan (25K tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (+0.9% per year) and Pakistan (+1.7% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Table Linen, Knitted Or Crocheted

In 2022, overseas purchases of table linen, knitted or crocheted increased by 16% to 210K tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, table linen imports rose remarkably to $1.4B in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at $1.5B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (70K tons), distantly followed by Canada (40K tons), Italy (12K tons), France (9.7K tons) and Germany (9.7K tons) were the largest importers of table linen, knitted or crocheted, together comprising 67% of total imports. The following importers - the Netherlands (4.2K tons), Belgium (4K tons), Poland (4K tons), the UK (3.7K tons), Spain (3.5K tons) and Greece (3.4K tons) - each reached an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +25.7%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($477M) constitutes the largest market for imported table linen, knitted or crocheted worldwide, comprising 35% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($107M), with a 7.7% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a 6.8% share.

In the United States, table linen imports increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-1.8% per year) and France (-1.0% per year).

Imports By Type

Table linen; of man-made fibres, not knitted or crocheted (90K tons) and table linen of cotton (68K tons) dominates imports structure, together creating 87% of total imports. It was distantly followed by table linen; of textile materials (other than cotton, flax or man-made fibres), not knitted or crocheted (16K tons), mixing up a 9% share of total imports. Table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles (7.2K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles (with a CAGR of +4.2%), while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, table linen; of man-made fibres, not knitted or crocheted ($581M), table linen of cotton ($569M) and table linen; of textile materials (other than cotton, flax or man-made fibres), not knitted or crocheted ($172M) appeared to be the products with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 96% of global imports.

Table linen; of textile materials (other than cotton, flax or man-made fibres), not knitted or crocheted, with a CAGR of +4.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main imported products over the period under review, while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Type

The average table linen import price stood at $6,589 per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 2.1% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $9,912 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was table linen; of textile materials (other than cotton, flax or man-made fibres), not knitted or crocheted ($10,504 per ton), while the price for table linen; of man-made fibres, not knitted or crocheted ($6,484 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by table linen; of textile materials (other than cotton, flax or man-made fibres), not knitted or crocheted (+0.5%), while the other products experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average table linen import price amounted to $6,589 per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 2.1%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $9,912 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($11,601 per ton), while Canada ($879 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+2.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Table Linen, Knitted Or Crocheted

In 2022, global table linen exports rose slightly to 161K tons, surging by 1.6% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at 162K tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, table linen exports expanded sharply to $1.4B in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at $1.5B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports By Country

China prevails in exports structure, amounting to 98K tons, which was near 61% of total exports in 2022. Pakistan (12K tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 7.2% share, followed by India (5.8%). Turkey (5.2K tons), Belgium (3.9K tons), the Netherlands (3.8K tons), Mexico (3.3K tons), Germany (3.1K tons), Greece (2.9K tons), France (2.6K tons) and Poland (2.4K tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of table linen, knitted or crocheted. At the same time, Greece (+57.2%), the Netherlands (+12.1%), Poland (+8.3%), Pakistan (+5.9%), France (+2.6%), Turkey (+1.8%) and Germany (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Greece emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +57.2% from 2012-2022. Mexico and Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, India (-4.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Pakistan (+3.1 p.p.), Greece (+1.8 p.p.) and the Netherlands (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of India (-3.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($772M) remains the largest table linen supplier worldwide, comprising 54% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($84M), with a 5.9% share of global exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+2.9% per year) and Pakistan (+6.5% per year).

Exports By Type

Table linen; of man-made fibres, not knitted or crocheted represented the key type of table linen, knitted or crocheted in the world, with the volume of exports finishing at 106K tons, which was near 66% of total exports in 2022. Table linen of cotton (31K tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 19% share, followed by table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles (8.2%) and table linen; of textile materials (other than cotton, flax or man-made fibres), not knitted or crocheted (6.4%).

Table linen; of man-made fibres, not knitted or crocheted experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports. At the same time, table linen; of textile materials (other than cotton, flax or man-made fibres), not knitted or crocheted (+3.5%) and table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, table linen; of textile materials (other than cotton, flax or man-made fibres), not knitted or crocheted emerged as the fastest-growing type exported in the world, with a CAGR of +3.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, table linen of cotton (-5.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of table linen; of man-made fibres, not knitted or crocheted (+8.2 p.p.), table linen; of textile materials (other than cotton, flax or man-made fibres), not knitted or crocheted (+2.1 p.p.) and table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of table linen of cotton (-12.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, table linen; of man-made fibres, not knitted or crocheted ($796M) remains the largest type of table linen, knitted or crocheted supplied worldwide, comprising 56% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by table linen of cotton ($363M), with a 25% share of global exports. It was followed by table linen; of textile materials (other than cotton, flax or man-made fibres), not knitted or crocheted, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of the value of table linen; of man-made fibres, not knitted or crocheted exports was relatively modest. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: table linen of cotton (-3.8% per year) and table linen; of textile materials (other than cotton, flax or man-made fibres), not knitted or crocheted (+5.8% per year).

Export Prices By Type

In 2022, the average table linen export price amounted to $8,834 per ton, rising by 6.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 24%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $12,509 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was table linen; of textile materials (other than cotton, flax or man-made fibres), not knitted or crocheted ($15,680 per ton), while the average price for exports of table linen; of man-made fibres, not knitted or crocheted ($7,480 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by table linen; of textile materials (other than cotton, flax or man-made fibres), not knitted or crocheted (+2.3%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average table linen export price stood at $8,834 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 24%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $12,509 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 France ($16,572 per ton), while Greece ($3,048 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+7.8%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform