Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for bed, table, toilet, and kitchen linen in Slovakia, measured in value, grew from 5.6 million USD in 2018 to 10.7 million USD in 2020. This expansion occurred alongside a decline in domestic production, which fell from 8.9 million USD to 5.6 million USD, while imports increased and exports decreased over the same period.

After 2020, import values showed significant volatility, rising to nearly 73 million USD in 2022 before dipping in 2023 and then surging to 81.7 million USD in 2024. Export values fluctuated within a narrower band. The latter part of the period saw the implementation of major legislative changes, including a new Consumer Protection Act effective July 2024 and an EU regulation on general product safety from December 2024, which introduced new requirements for labeling, safety, and waste responsibility for textile products like linen.

These regulatory shifts coincided with evolving consumer preferences towards sustainable and eco-friendly products, as well as growth in the second-hand goods market, influencing demand patterns in the linen segment by 2024.

Production bed, table, toilet and kitchen linen in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Slovakia's production of bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, and kitchen linen declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 5 568 thousand US dollars, down 29.8% from 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, production decreased by 37.6%, which equates to an annualized decline of 14.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovakia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Slovakia's production volume of bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, and kitchen linen fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 361.4 tonnes, a 34.5% decrease compared to 2019. From 2018 to 2020, production dropped by 38.3%, translating to an annualized rate of decline of 14.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports bed, table, toilet and kitchen linen from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

Slovakia exported 4 274 tonnes of bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, and kitchen linen in 2020, marking a sharp reduction of 26.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 30.1%, with an annualized decline of 11.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 4.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Czechia, and Germany were the principal destinations for Slovakia's exports in kind. Austria accounted for 24.2% of exports, Czechia for 19.7%, and Germany for 17.7%, together making up 61.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Slovakia's export value of bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, and kitchen linen declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 47 498 thousand US dollars, remaining virtually unchanged from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 19.8%, equating to an annualized rate of decline of 7.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Over the period 2017–2020, Germany, Austria, and Czechia consistently led in the country structure of Slovakia's exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 25.9% of exports, Austria for 25.3%, and Czechia for 15.4%, with their combined share reaching 66.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2017-2020

Imports bed, table, toilet and kitchen linen to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

Slovakia's imports of bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, and kitchen linen increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported a total of 6 047 tonnes, up 4.4% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 2.5%, with an annualized decline of 0.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 6 047 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 7.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan, Germany, and India remained the principal suppliers of bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, and kitchen linen to Slovakia in kind. Pakistan accounted for 29.3% of imports, Germany for 15.0%, and India for 12.3%, together comprising 56.6% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Slovakia's import value of bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, and kitchen linen rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 52 610 thousand US dollars, an increase of 6.0% year-on-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 49 590 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 6.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Over 2017–2020, Pakistan, Germany, and India headed the ranking of suppliers to Slovakia in value terms. Pakistan accounted for 23.7% of imports, Germany for 16.9%, and India for 10.9%, with their combined share reaching 51.5% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2017-2020