Kenya: Bed Linen Market 2023

Bed Linen Market Size in Kenya

In 2021, the Kenyan bed linen market increased by 0.5% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a deep slump. Bed linen consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bed Linen Exports

Exports from Kenya

Bed linen exports from Kenya plummeted to X tons in 2021, which is down by -32.1% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 204% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bed linen exports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 271%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and France (X kg) were the main destinations of bed linen exports from Kenya, together comprising 47% of total exports. These countries were followed by Somalia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Mozambique, Italy, Sweden, Sudan, Burundi, Norway and the UK, which together accounted for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of +115.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for bed linen exports from Kenya, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uganda ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Somalia, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to +21.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (-15.1% per year) and Somalia (-4.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average bed linen export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 26% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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 the UK (+39.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bed Linen Imports

Imports into Kenya

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of bed linen decreased by -2.2% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 90%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bed linen imports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 85%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of bed linen imports to Kenya, together accounting for 97% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of +8.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest bed linen suppliers to Kenya were China ($X), Pakistan ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 95% share of total imports.

Pakistan, with a CAGR of +6.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average bed linen import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5.3% 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 2014 when the average import price increased by 38%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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