Cotton table linen market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for cotton table linen in Finland contracted from 3.1 million dollars in 2018 to 2.6 million dollars in 2023, with a notable dip in 2020 and a temporary rebound in 2022. Production saw a significant rise in 2021, but overall market value continued its downward trend through most of the period.

In 2024, the market volume fell to 2.1 million dollars. Regulatory preparation for the EU's separate textile waste collection mandate from 2025 began influencing the sector, emphasizing circular economy. Consumer demand increasingly favored sustainable and locally produced textiles, exemplified by brands like Lapuan Kankurit, while online commerce further altered retail channels.

Production cotton table linen in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's cotton table linen production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 546.1 K $ US, down 1.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 9.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 570.1 K $ US, which saw the largest increase of 14.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 3.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

After two years of growth, Finland's cotton table linen production fell. In 2020, 8 695 kg were produced, a decrease of 3.0% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 8.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.8%. The peak was in 2019 at 8 963 kg, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 9.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Finland in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Exports cotton table linen from Finland

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. From 2017 to 2019, volumes varied widely, with a 4.6-fold difference between the highest and lowest points. In 2019, exports hit their lowest at 3.9 t, marking the largest decline of 71.6%. By 2020, exports rebounded to 8.9 t, a sharp increase of 127.3% compared to 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Estonia, Sweden, and Russia were the top markets for Finland's cotton table linen exports by volume. Estonia accounted for 40.0% of exports, Sweden for 17.7%, and Russia for 8.3%. Together, these three countries made up 66.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Finland's cotton table linen exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 263 K $ US, down 12.2% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 52.7%, equivalent to an average annual decrease of 22.1%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, Estonia, Sweden, and the United States led Finland's cotton table linen exports by value. Estonia contributed 24.9% of export value, Sweden 19.6%, and the United States 8.4%. Combined, these three markets represented 53.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports cotton table linen to Finland

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes experienced notable fluctuations. From 2017 to 2019, there was a dramatic swing, with a 21-fold difference between the peak and trough. In 2019, imports reached their lowest point at 15.8 t, recording the largest decline of 93.0%. By 2020, imports surged to 174.8 t, a massive increase of 1 006.2% compared to 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, India, Latvia, and China were the largest sources of cotton table linen imports to Finland by volume. India made up 57.8% of imports, Latvia 13.7%, and China 5.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 77.1% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Finland's cotton table linen imports fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 000 K $ US, a decrease of 9.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 41%, with an average annual decline of 16.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, India, Latvia, and China were the main suppliers of cotton table linen to Finland by value. India accounted for 48.7% of import value, Latvia for 15.4%, and China for 5.4%. Collectively, these three countries comprised 69.5% of total imports in value terms.

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

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