Australia and Oceania: Table Linen Market 2023

Table Linen Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The table linen market in Australia and Oceania soared to $X in 2021, increasing by 19% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +73.7% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Table Linen Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, table linen production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 45%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Table Linen Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the amount of table linen, knitted or crocheted exported in Australia and Oceania dropped to X tons, waning by -11.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, table linen exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) represented the key exporter of table linen, knitted or crocheted, comprising 67% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), constituting a 27% share of total exports. The following exporters - New Caledonia (X kg) and Fiji (X kg) - together made up 5.2% of total exports.

Exports from Australia decreased at an average annual rate of -19.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, New Caledonia (+14.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Caledonia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +14.6% from 2012-2021. Fiji experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, New Zealand (-3.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of New Zealand (+20 p.p.) and New Caledonia (+3.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Australia (-25.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest table linen supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 32% share of total exports. It was followed by New Caledonia, with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia amounted to -11.3%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (-1.8% per year) and New Caledonia (+10.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 53%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+10.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Table Linen Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of table linen, knitted or crocheted, when their volume increased by 56% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, table linen imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Australia represented the main importer of table linen, knitted or crocheted in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 87% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), generating an 11% share of total imports.

Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of table linen, knitted or crocheted. At the same time, New Zealand (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +1.4% from 2012-2021. New Zealand (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported table linen, knitted or crocheted in Australia and Oceania, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia totaled +2.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, growing by 1.9% against the previous year. Import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, table linen import price increased by +43.1% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 36%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+3.6%).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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