Italy: Bed Linen Market 2024

Bed Linen Market Size in Italy

For the fourth year in a row, the Italian bed linen market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2023. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bed Linen Production in Italy

In value terms, bed linen production expanded to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Bed linen production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

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Bed Linen Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2023, approx. X tons of bed linen were exported from Italy; growing by X% on 2022 figures. In general, total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bed linen exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for bed linen exports from Italy, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, bed linen exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to France amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), the United States ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for bed linen exported from Italy worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Germany, Romania, Switzerland, Croatia, Greece, Israel, Slovenia, Austria, Bulgaria and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average bed linen export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bed Linen Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2023, purchases abroad of bed linen increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bed linen imports totaled $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Pakistan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of bed linen to Italy, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, bed linen imports from Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Pakistan amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bed linen to Italy, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Pakistan totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average bed linen import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform