United Arab Emirates: Table Linen Market 2024

Table Linen Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the table linen market in the United Arab Emirates increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Table linen consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Table Linen Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, table linen production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Table linen production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Table Linen Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the amount of table linen, knitted or crocheted exported from the United Arab Emirates fell to X tons, dropping by X% against the year before. In general, exports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, table linen exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X tons) was the main destination for table linen exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, table linen exports to Malaysia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kuwait (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Malaysia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Kuwait ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for table linen exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide.

Bahrain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average table linen export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, table linen export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kazakhstan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Table Linen Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Table linen imports into the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, table linen imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), China (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of table linen imports to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising X% of total imports. Malaysia, Taiwan (Chinese), Bangladesh and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bangladesh (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), India ($X) and Malaysia ($X) were the largest table linen suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, Taiwan (Chinese), Bangladesh and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average table linen import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform