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Cotton bed linen market in Greece

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for cotton bed linen in Greece, measured in physical volume, grew from 4 597 t in 2018 to 5 691 t in 2023. This upward trajectory was interrupted in 2020 when the market contracted to 4 206 t, before rebounding sharply to 5 358 t the following year.

Domestic production increased steadily from 2 083 t to 2 535 t over the period. Imports varied, reaching a high of 3 359 t in 2021, while exports nearly halved from 351 t to 167 t, bolstering domestic availability. In value terms, the market rose from USD 43.3 million to USD 52.6 million, following a similar pattern of growth interrupted by a decline in 2020.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2021, 2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2021, 2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2021, 2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2021, 2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Greece
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2021, 2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2021, 2023, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Greece by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Greece by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Greece, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Greece by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Greece by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Greece by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Greece, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Greece by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Greece by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Greece by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Greece, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Greece by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Greece by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Greece by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Greece, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Greece by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cotton bed linen in Greece

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Greece's cotton bed linen production value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 20 563 K $ US, marking a slight drop of 2.2% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 2.8%, while the peak value was recorded in 2018 at 21 633 K $ US, which represented the largest increase of 3.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.9%	(2.8%)	(2.2%)	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After two years of growth, cotton bed linen production in Greece declined. In 2020, Greece produced 2 107 t, down 3.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 4.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The highest production volume was in 2019 at 2 179 t, which also saw the largest increase of 4.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.0%	4.6%	(3.3%)	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cotton bed linen from Greece

Exports in kind, t

The export market showed an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. Exports hit a low in 2019 at 171 t, with the largest decline of 51.3% that year. In 2020, Greece exported 409 t, a sharp increase of 139.2% from 2019, resulting in a 2.4-fold difference between the low in 2019 and the high in 2020.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	34.5%	(51.3%)	139.2%	16.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Romania, Bulgaria, and Italy were the largest buyers of Greek cotton bed linen in volume terms. Romania accounted for 22.7% of exports, Bulgaria for 21.8%, and Italy for 18.7%, together making up 63.2% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market exhibited volatility between 2017 and 2020. The minimum value was in 2017, with a 2.4-fold difference to the peak in 2020. In 2020, Greece exported 4 146 K $ US of cotton bed linen, a sharp increase of 107.9% from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 5.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.6%	(5.9%)	107.9%	33.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Romania, Cyprus, and Bulgaria were the principal buyers of Greek cotton bed linen in value terms. Romania represented 23.7% of exports, Cyprus 22.5%, and Bulgaria 9.7%, jointly accounting for 56.0% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cotton bed linen to Greece

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Greece imported 2 508 t of cotton bed linen, a decrease of 15.4% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 13.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.8%. The peak volume was in 2019 at 2 965 t, which also saw the largest increase of 3.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.6%)	3.5%	(15.4%)	(4.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Pakistan, China, and Turkey were the main suppliers of cotton bed linen to Greece in volume terms. Pakistan accounted for 51.9% of imports, China for 11.6%, and Turkey for 9.9%, together comprising 73.4% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Greece's cotton bed linen imports were valued at 19 674 K $ US, down 26.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 18.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.5%. The highest value was in 2019 at 26 862 K $ US, which also recorded the largest increase of 12.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.9%)	12.7%	(26.8%)	(6.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan, China, and Italy were the key partners in Greece's cotton bed linen imports by value. Pakistan represented 41.9% of imports, China 13.2%, and Italy 10.8%, together accounting for 65.9% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io