Africa: Cotton Table Linen Market 2024

Cotton Table Linen Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African cotton table linen market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Table Linen Production in Africa

In value terms, cotton table linen production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Cotton Table Linen Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, exports of table linen of cotton in Africa shrank rapidly to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton table linen exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. South Africa (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Tunisia (X%). Madagascar (X tons), Guinea (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Egypt decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Guinea (X%), Ethiopia (X%) and Tunisia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Madagascar (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Tunisia (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.) and Guinea (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Egypt and Madagascar saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest cotton table linen supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with an X% share.

In Egypt, cotton table linen exports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tunisia (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cotton table linen export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 Tunisia ($X per ton), while Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Cotton Table Linen Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, imports of table linen of cotton in Africa fell remarkably to X tons, waning by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton table linen imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Senegal (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Mauritius (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Angola (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Cabo Verde (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Libya (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

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

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported table linen of cotton in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Cabo Verde, with a X% share.

In South Africa, cotton table linen imports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (X% per year) and Cabo Verde (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Morocco ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform