Denmark: Bed Linen Market 2023

Bed Linen Market Size in Denmark

In 2021, the Danish bed linen market increased by 18% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% 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 +31.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Bed Linen Production in Denmark

In value terms, bed linen production declined sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 210% against the previous year. Bed linen production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Bed Linen Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of bed linen, when their volume increased by 21% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 27%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bed linen exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for bed linen exports from Denmark, with a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, bed linen exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Sweden (X tons), with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +4.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-0.7% per year) and Sweden (-2.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for bed linen exports from Denmark, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+0.6% per year) and the Netherlands (-1.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average bed linen export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 2.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 Sweden (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Bed Linen Imports

Imports into Denmark

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of bed linen increased by 10% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bed linen imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Pakistan (X tons) constituted the largest bed linen supplier to Denmark, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, bed linen imports from Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), fourfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Pakistan amounted to +6.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-0.3% per year) and Germany (+3.5% per year).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bed linen to Denmark, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Pakistan stood at +7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+1.5% per year) and Germany (+1.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average bed linen import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($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 (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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