Lithuania: Table Linen Market Overview 2020

Table Linen Market Size in Lithuania

The revenue of the table linen market in Lithuania amounted to $X in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, table linen consumption continues to indicate a deep descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the table linen market reached its maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Linen Production in Lithuania

In value terms, table linen production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, table linen production continues to indicate a drastic deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, table linen production attained its maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Table Linen Exports

Exports from Lithuania

In 2018, the amount of table linen, knitted or crocheted exported from Lithuania stood at X tonnes, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, table linen exports continue to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, table linen exports attained their peak figure at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, table linen exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, table linen exports continue to indicate a drastic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Lithuania exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, China (X tonnes) was the key exporter of table linen, knitted or crocheted, generating X% of total exports. India (X tonnes) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Pakistan (X tonnes). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Germany (X tonnes), Turkey (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the table linen, knitted or crocheted exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, France (+X%) and Belgium (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Germany, Pakistan and Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, India (-X%) and Mexico (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of China increased by +X% percentage points, while Mexico (-X p.p.) and India (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest table linen supplier from Lithuania, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (-X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the table linen export price in Lithuania amounted to $X per tonne, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the table linen export price, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for table linen, knitted or crocheted attained their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per tonne), while Pakistan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Table Linen Imports

Imports into Lithuania

In 2018, the table linen imports into Lithuania stood at X tonnes, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, table linen imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Lithuania imports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, table linen imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, table linen imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Lithuania imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tonnes) represented the largest importer of table linen, knitted or crocheted, achieving X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes), together achieving a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Belgium (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and Japan (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total imports.

The U.S. experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of table linen, knitted or crocheted imports. At the same time, Poland (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%) and Belgium (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. France, Germany and Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (-X%), Spain (-X%), Japan (-X%) and the UK (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of the UK decreased by -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported table linen, knitted or crocheted into Lithuania, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the U.S. was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the table linen import price in Lithuania amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the table linen import price, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for table linen, knitted or crocheted reached their maximum at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per tonne), while Italy ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform