Overview :

The global market for toilet and kitchen linen of terry towels has experienced fluctuations, reaching US$ 6,398.2 million in 2022 but slightly declining to US$ 6,075.6 million in 2023. The USA remains the largest importer, with Japan and Germany following. The pandemic significantly impacted global trade, but the market rebounded strongly in 2021 before normalizing in 2023.

USA : The USA consistently leads global imports, peaking at US$ 2,603.7 million in 2021 but dropping to US$ 2,129.4 million by 2023. Despite the fluctuations, the USA remains the dominant force in the market, with demand recovering post-pandemic but stabilizing in 2023.

Japan : Japan’s imports remained relatively stable over the years, from US$ 543.3 million in 2016 to US$ 578.5 million in 2023. Japan’s market is characterized by steady demand, with a notable increase in imports post-pandemic as it focuses on premium quality and sustainable textiles

Germany : Germany’s imports fluctuated between US$ 311.8 million in 2016 and US$ 362.5 million in 2022, before dipping slightly to US$ 320.6 million in 2023. Germany’s preference for high-quality European and Turkish textiles has helped maintain its position in the global market.