Africa: Table Linen Market 2023

Table Linen Market Size in Africa

After two years of decline, the African table linen market increased by 2.4% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Table Linen Production in Africa

In value terms, table linen production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 10%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Linen Exports

Exports in Africa

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of table linen, knitted or crocheted increased by 86% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, table linen exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Tunisia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) represented the key exporters of table linen, knitted or crocheted in Africa, together resulting at near 81% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), committing a 10% share of total exports. Morocco (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +36.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X), Egypt ($X) and South Africa ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 90% of total exports. These countries were followed by Morocco, which accounted for a further 6.3%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +24.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+5.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Table Linen Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, table linen imports in Africa skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 23% on 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible descent. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, table linen imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Algeria (X tons), distantly followed by Mozambique (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Libya (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the major importers of table linen, knitted or crocheted, together comprising 68% of total imports. The following importers - Mauritania (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) - together made up 15% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mozambique (with a CAGR of +41.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest table linen importing markets in Africa were Algeria ($X), Morocco ($X) and Libya ($X), together comprising 41% of total imports. South Africa, Kenya, Mauritania, Mozambique, Tanzania, Ghana, Angola and Mauritius lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Mozambique, with a CAGR of +25.6%, recorded 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 Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 7.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Libya (+4.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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