Northern America: Table Linen Market 2023

Table Linen Market Size in Northern America

The North American table linen market surged to $X in 2021, picking up by 25% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Table Linen Production in Northern America

In value terms, table linen production fell sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 119% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

Table Linen Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, overseas shipments of table linen, knitted or crocheted decreased by -15.7% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, table linen exports rose to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from the United States (X tons) and Canada (X tons), together reaching 100% of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of -4.2%).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest table linen supplier in Northern America, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

In the United States, table linen exports declined by an average annual rate of -7.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, rising by 24% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by 125% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+30.6%).

Table Linen Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of table linen, knitted or crocheted, when their volume increased by 37% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, table linen imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at 82% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), comprising an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to table linen imports into the United States stood at +3.0%. At the same time, Canada (+12.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +12.6% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Canada increased by +9 percentage points.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported table linen, knitted or crocheted in Northern America, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 6.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, falling by -1.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 15%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-3.0%).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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