Ethiopia: Table Linen Market 2024

Table Linen Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian table linen market declined modestly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Table Linen Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, table linen production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Table Linen Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of table linen, knitted or crocheted decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, table linen exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for table linen exports from Ethiopia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, table linen exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for table linen exported from Ethiopia were the United Arab Emirates ($X), the United States ($X) and Egypt ($X).

Among the main countries of destination, Egypt, with a CAGR of X.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average table linen export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Table Linen Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of table linen, knitted or crocheted was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports enjoyed moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, table linen imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed resilient growth. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of table linen to Ethiopia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, table linen imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of table linen, knitted or crocheted to Ethiopia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average table linen import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform