Malta: Market for Toilet And Kitchen Linen 2019

Market Size for Toilet And Kitchen Linen in Malta

The revenue of the toilet and kitchen linen market in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, toilet and kitchen linen consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Malta toilet and kitchen linen consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Exports from Malta

In 2018, approx. X tons of toilet and kitchen linen were exported from Malta; picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, toilet and kitchen linen exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Malta exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, toilet and kitchen linen exports continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, toilet and kitchen linen exports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2018, India (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and China (X tons) were the major exporters of toilet and kitchen linen in the world, committing X% of total export. Turkey (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Vietnam (X%). Bangladesh (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Vietnam, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), India ($X) and Pakistan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Portugal, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Malta, which together accounted for a further X Nam recorded the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the toilet and kitchen linen export price in Malta amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the toilet and kitchen linen export price continues to indicate moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for toilet and kitchen linen attained their maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Imports into Malta

In 2018, the imports of toilet and kitchen linen into Malta stood at X tons, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, toilet and kitchen linen imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Malta imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, the total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value 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 2018 figures, toilet and kitchen linen imports increased by +X% against 2011 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, toilet and kitchen linen imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tons) represented the key importer of toilet and kitchen linen, generating X% of total imports. Japan (X tons) took an X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Germany (X%) and the UK (X%). The following importers - France (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), Australia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Russia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

The U.S. experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of toilet and kitchen linen imports. At the same time, the Philippines (+X%), Australia (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%) and France (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Belgium, Germany and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the UK (-X%), Japan (-X%), Spain (-X%) and Russia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the U.S. (+X p.p.) and the Philippines (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2018, the share of Japan (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported toilet and kitchen linen into Malta, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

In the U.S., toilet and kitchen linen imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The toilet and kitchen linen import price in Malta stood at $X per ton in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price indicated modest growth from 2007 to 2018: its price 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 2018 figures, toilet and kitchen linen import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. Malta import price peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) 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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform