SADC: Bed Linen Market 2024

Bed Linen Market Size in SADC

The SADC bed linen market declined to $X in 2023, approximately reflecting the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Bed Linen Production in SADC

In value terms, bed linen production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bed Linen Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2023, approx. X tons of bed linen were exported in SADC; reducing by X% against 2022 figures. Overall, exports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bed linen exports reduced slightly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, South Africa (X tons) represented the main exporter of bed linen, mixing up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Mauritius (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Namibia (X tons), Madagascar (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Seychelles (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Seychelles (X%), Madagascar (X%) and Mauritius (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Seychelles emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Tanzania (X%) and Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mauritius (X p.p.), Seychelles (X p.p.) and Madagascar (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Namibia and South Africa saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest bed linen supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Madagascar, with a X% share.

In South Africa, bed linen exports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (X% per year) and Madagascar (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Madagascar ($X per ton), while Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Bed Linen Imports

Imports in SADC

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of bed linen decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bed linen imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2023. In general, imports recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mozambique (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) dominates imports structure, together constituting X% of total imports. Angola (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by South Africa (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Madagascar (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Mozambique (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported bed linen in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

In Tanzania, bed linen imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Angola (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Angola (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform