China: Bed Linen Market 2022

Bed Linen Market Size in China

In 2021, the Chinese bed linen market decreased by -12% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Bed linen consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Bed Linen Production in China

In value terms, bed linen production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 7.7%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bed Linen Exports

Exports from China

In 2021, overseas shipments of bed linen increased by 24% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +109.3% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 54%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, bed linen exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for bed linen exports from China, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, bed linen exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), sevenfold. Australia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +11.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-1.2% per year) and Australia (+7.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for bed linen exports from China, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with an 8% share of total exports. It was followed by Australia, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +8.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-1.9% per year) and Australia (+3.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average bed linen export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 6.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bed Linen Imports

Imports into China

Bed linen imports into China declined significantly to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -25.1% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 37%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bed linen imports dropped to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 22%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) were the main suppliers of bed linen imports to China, together comprising 58% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +23.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest bed linen suppliers to China, together comprising 45% of total imports. These countries were followed by Bangladesh, India, Portugal and Spain, which together accounted for a further 38%.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +14.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average bed linen import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 24% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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