Belgium: Table Linen Market Overview 2020

Table Linen Market Size in Belgium

The revenue of the table linen market in Belgium amounted to $X in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, table linen consumption continues to indicate an abrupt drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Table linen consumption peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Table Linen Production in Belgium

In value terms, table linen production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, table linen production continues to indicate a deep drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Table linen production peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Table Linen Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of table linen, knitted or crocheted were exported from Belgium; rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, table linen exports continue to indicate a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, table linen exports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of table linen exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, table linen exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, table linen exports continue to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, table linen exports attained their peak of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of table linen exports failed to regain its momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tonnes) was the main destination for table linen exports from Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, table linen exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tonnes), eightfold. Germany (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for table linen exports from Belgium, comprising X% of total table linen exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Poland (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average table linen export price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the table linen export price, however, continues to indicate a drastic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for table linen, knitted or crocheted reached their maximum at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to France ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Table Linen Imports

Imports into Belgium

Table linen imports into Belgium stood at X tonnes in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, table linen imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, table linen imports continue to indicate a measured descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of table linen to Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, table linen imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+X% per year) and India (-X% per year).

In value terms, the largest table linen suppliers to Belgium were China ($X), India ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

China experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average table linen import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the table linen import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible deduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for table linen, knitted or crocheted reached their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was India ($X per tonne), while the price for China ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform