Overview

The US import market for bedlinen of manmade fibres has shown significant growth from 2016 to 2022. For non-printed bedlinen (HS Code 630232), the market expanded by 95.0%, while printed bedlinen (HS Code 630222) market grew by 55.6%. This indicates robust increase in demand for bedlinen within US.

Non-Printed Bedlinen (HS Code 630232)

• China has been the dominant exporter to the US, with a market share peaking at 90.7% in 2020 but slightly declining to 85.1% in 2022. The overall growth in value was 83.4%.

• Pakistan showed the highest growth rate among the top exporters at 185.5%, increasing its market share to 4.5% in 2022.

• India also displayed substantial growth of 176.4%, with its market share growing to 4.0% in 2022.

Printed Bedlinen (HS Code 630222)

• China maintained a commanding lead with a market share of 93.7% in 2022, though it experienced a slight decrease in growth rate to 59.9%.

• Pakistan saw a significant decline in its market share, dropping to 2.2% in 2022 with a negative growth rate of -48.0%.

• India had a marginal presence with a market share of 0.4% in ‘22 and a negative growth of -2.1%.

India’s Position and Comparative Analysis: In the non-printed bedlinen segment, India’s growth has been impressive, nearly matching Pakistan’s growth rate and significantly outpacing the overall market growth. However, in the printed bedlinen segment, India’s performance has been relatively stagnant, with a slight negative growth rate.

The growth in the non-printed bedlinen market could be attributed to the rising quality and competitiveness of Indian and Pakistani products. The decline in Pakistan’s printed bedlinen exports might be due to shifting consumer preferences or increased competition. India’s stagnant growth in printed bedlinen could be due to the same factors or possibly due to a focus on expanding its non-printed bedlinen market share. While India is making strides in the non-printed segment, there is potential for improvement in the printed bedlinen sector. The overall increase in the US import market indicates a strong consumer demand for bedlinen, which presents opportunities for exporters to capitalize on.