U.S.: Bed Linen Market 2022

Bed Linen Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. bed linen market surged to $X in 2021, growing by 18% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Bed Linen Production in the U.S.

In value terms, bed linen production expanded modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 18%. Bed linen production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bed Linen Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, overseas shipments of bed linen increased by 8.2% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bed linen exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for bed linen exports from the United States, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, bed linen exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), threefold. Honduras (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada totaled -16.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+0.1% per year) and Honduras (-1.2% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for bed linen exports from the United States, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Panama, with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada amounted to +2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+5.5% per year) and Panama (-11.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average bed linen export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 191% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Honduras ($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 Canada (+21.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bed Linen Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, imports of bed linen into the United States surged to X tons, growing by 31% on 2020 figures. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +80.8% against 2012 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bed linen imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest bed linen supplier to the United States, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, bed linen imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), threefold. Pakistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +10.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+4.1% per year) and Pakistan (+5.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest bed linen suppliers to the United States were China ($X), India ($X) and Pakistan ($X), with a combined 89% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +6.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average bed linen import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 3.9% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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