Italy: Cotton Table Linen Market 2024

Cotton Table Linen Market Size in Italy

The Italian cotton table linen market declined notably to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Table Linen Production in Italy

In value terms, cotton table linen production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

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Cotton Table Linen Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of table linen of cotton increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton table linen exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of cotton table linen exports from Italy, together accounting for X% of total exports. Austria, the United States, Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain, Malta, Croatia and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malta (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Switzerland ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cotton table linen exported from Italy worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Germany, Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Croatia and Malta lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Malta, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cotton table linen export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malta ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Croatia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Table Linen Imports

Imports into Italy

Cotton table linen imports into Italy reduced to X tons in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, cotton table linen imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of cotton table linen imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cotton table linen suppliers to Italy were India ($X), Germany ($X) and Pakistan ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Turkey, Hungary, Egypt, Spain, Slovenia, China and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cotton table linen import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform