Dec 25, 2025
IndexBox has just published a new report: United Kingdom – Table Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights.
The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the UK market for table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles. It details that consumption in 2024 was 1.3K tons, valued at $27M, with a forecasted slight volume CAGR of +0.2% and a stronger value CAGR of +1.7% through 2035, reaching $33M. Domestic production saw a 2024 rebound to 1.1K tons ($25M), while imports fell sharply to 168 tons ($1.2M), led by Pakistan. Exports also declined to 4.4 tons ($115K), primarily to the United States. Key trends include flat overall consumption, volatile trade flows, and significant price disparities between import/export partners.
Key Findings
Market forecast shows modest volume growth (+0.2% CAGR) but stronger value growth (+1.7% CAGR), projecting a $33M market by 2035Domestic consumption and production have shown relatively flat long-term trends despite recent annual fluctuationsImports dropped dramatically in 2024, with Pakistan dominating as the primary supplier accounting for 74% of import volumeExports have collapsed for three consecutive years, with the United States as the leading destinationSignificant price gaps exist, with average export prices far exceeding import prices, indicating different product segmentsMarket Forecast
Driven by rising demand for table linen of crocheted textile in the UK, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +0.2% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 1.3K tons by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +1.7% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $33M (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
ConsumptionUnited Kingdom’s Consumption of Table Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles
In 2024, table linen of crocheted textile consumption in the UK declined to 1.3K tons, falling by -1.7% compared with 2023. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the consumption volume increased by 4% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak volume of 1.4K tons. From 2022 to 2024, the growth of the consumption remained at a somewhat lower figure.
The size of the market for table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles in the UK rose significantly to $27M in 2024, growing by 9.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $33M. From 2023 to 2024, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.
ProductionUnited Kingdom’s Production of Table Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles
In 2024, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in production of table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles, when its volume increased by 6.3% to 1.1K tons. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 9.3%. Table linen of crocheted textile production peaked at 1.2K tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2024, production remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, table linen of crocheted textile production soared to $25M in 2024 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of 48%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $33M. From 2023 to 2024, production growth failed to regain momentum.
ImportsUnited Kingdom’s Imports of Table Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles
In 2024, table linen of crocheted textile imports into the UK declined dramatically to 168 tons, reducing by -35.5% on the previous year’s figure. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2023 with an increase of 71%. Imports peaked at 288 tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, table linen of crocheted textile imports shrank dramatically to $1.2M in 2024. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $2.3M. From 2022 to 2024, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports By Country
In 2024, Pakistan (124 tons) constituted the largest table linen of crocheted textile supplier to the UK, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, table linen of crocheted textile imports from Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (25 tons), fivefold. India (8 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.8% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Pakistan amounted to +22.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-11.8% per year) and India (-7.6% per year).
In value terms, Pakistan ($581K) constituted the largest supplier of table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles to the UK, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($262K), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with an 11% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value from Pakistan totaled +17.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-7.4% per year) and India (-5.9% per year).
Import Prices By Country
In 2024, the average import price for table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles amounted to $6,889 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $12,269 per ton. From 2023 to 2024, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($17,656 per ton), while the price for France ($3,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
ExportsUnited Kingdom’s Exports of Table Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles
For the third year in a row, the UK recorded decline in shipments abroad of table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles, which decreased by -38.3% to 4.4 tons in 2024. Overall, exports faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 162% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 54 tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, table linen of crocheted textile exports dropped notably to $115K in 2024. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 95%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.1M. From 2022 to 2024, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports By Country
The United States (1.8 tons) was the main destination for table linen of crocheted textile exports from the UK, accounting for a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, table linen of crocheted textile exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (877 kg), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Ireland (766 kg), with a 17% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-6.1% per year) and Ireland (-13.1% per year).
In value terms, the United States ($42K) remains the key foreign market for table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles exports from the UK, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($14K), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 10% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+12.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+18.1% per year).
Export Prices By Country
The average export price for table linen of knitted or crocheted textiles stood at $26,332 per ton in 2024, picking up by 27% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the average export price increased by 85%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $37,744 per ton. From 2023 to 2024, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($144,333 per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($7,928 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+34.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.