Romania: Table Linen Market Overview 2020

Table Linen Market Size in Romania

The revenue of the table linen market in Romania amounted to $X in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, table linen consumption, however, continues to indicate a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the table linen market attained its peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of the table linen market failed to regain its momentum.

Table Linen Production in Romania

In value terms, table linen production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, table linen production continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, table linen production attained its maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Linen Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2018, the exports of table linen, knitted or crocheted from Romania amounted to X tonnes, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, table linen exports continue to indicate an abrupt reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, table linen exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, table linen exports continue to indicate a drastic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, table linen exports reached their peak of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of table linen exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes) were the main destinations of table linen exports from Romania, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, South Africa, Turkey and Belgium, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for table linen exported from Romania worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Switzerland experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average table linen export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the table linen export price continues to indicate a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average export prices for table linen, knitted or crocheted reached their maximum in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Table Linen Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of table linen, knitted or crocheted were imported into Romania; surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, table linen imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, table linen imports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of table linen imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, table linen imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, table linen imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, table linen imports reached their maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (X tonnes) constituted the largest table linen supplier to Romania, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, table linen imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Poland (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+X% per year) and Poland (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest table linen suppliers to Romania were China ($X), Poland ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Poland experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average table linen import price amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the table linen import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform