EU: Bed Linen Market 2023

Bed Linen Market Size in the EU

The EU bed linen market amounted to $X in 2021, picking up by 11% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Bed Linen Production in the EU

In value terms, bed linen production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +39.7% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 38%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Bed Linen Exports

Exports in the EU

For the sixth consecutive year, the European Union recorded growth in overseas shipments of bed linen, which increased by 18% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bed linen exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) represented the major exporters of bed linen, together comprising 76% of total exports. The following exporters - Austria (X tons), Italy (X tons), France (X tons), Romania (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) - together made up 19% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +19.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest bed linen supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($X), Portugal ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 45% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, France, Spain, the Czech Republic, Austria, Romania, Denmark and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 49%.

Among the main exporting countries, Austria, with a CAGR of +14.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 France ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+3.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bed Linen Imports

Imports in the EU

Bed linen imports surged to X tons in 2021, growing by 20% compared with 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, bed linen imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main importers of bed linen, together comprising 76% of total imports. Austria (X tons), Romania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +18.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 53% of total imports. Spain, Italy, Poland, Belgium, Austria, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Denmark and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

Among the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +18.1%, 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 3.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 12%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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