GCC Home Textile Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

The GCC has become a major textile hub in the world that includes fibers, fabrics, apparel, cloth, outerwear, home textiles, and technical textiles. The home Textile segment has become one of the most attractive segments in the textile industry markets within the GCC nations and has emerged as one of the most fashion-sensitive segments. The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are among the largest home textile exporters in the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates has a large textile industry and ranks third in the world in terms of textile exports. The large population, increasing rate of urbanization, and improved quality of living are largely responsible for the growing demand for home textiles like beddings, bed sheets, towels, carpets, quilts, blankets, and covers in the GCC market. The development of e-commerce for home textiles in the region is also expected to lead to increasing demand.

Like other economies, countries in the GCC had been rendered vulnerable by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, tens of thousands of migrant workers have left or applied for repatriation from GCC countries. Additionally, with scant prospects of re-employment in the current climate, large numbers of highly skilled expatriates have started to return to their home countries. The Home Textile industry faced a complete shutdown for around 2-3 months. Disrupted logistics and frozen external trade caused due to the pandemic affected the entire value chain alike.

Key Market Trends

Home Textile Market in the United Arab Emirates is Largest Market in the GCC, while Saudi Arabia Home Textile is Expected to Grow Faster

Favorable economic conditions and trade equations have led to the growth and development of the home textile segment in the United Arab Emirates. The existence of an ever booming economy to luxury clothing has made the United Arab Emirates an important center for the home textile business. The growth of the hospitality sector in the United Arab Emirates is fostering the growth of bedding solutions and is widely used in homes, hotels, and hospitals in the country. However, the growth of the home textile market in Saudi Arabia is expected to grow fast due to the large population and housing projects in the country.

Increase of Luxury Hotels in GCC is Expected to Drive the Growth of Bed Linen Segment

Luxury hotel supply in the GCC market is expected to grow in the coming years owing to the region hosting of several events such as Expo 2020, FIFA world cup 2022, and other major events in the region. The luxury hotel market is also growing due to rising tourists and expatriate populations in the region. The construction of luxury hotels is expected to drive the demand for home textiles in the region, as more hotels are getting constructed. Thus, the bed linen/bedspreads segment demand from these hotels may rise. High-quality bedding sheets, towels, pillows, etc. may be demanded by hotels to provide a good ambiance and experience to serve their customers.

Competitive Landscape

The GCC home textile market is competitive with several small, medium, and large players in the region. Manufacturers in the region are adopting new technologies and using new innovative methods, such as 3-D cotton textiles and other materials like nylon, synthetic fibers to attract consumers in the market. Players are also adopting the use of recycled and sustainable materials that are cost-effective and use less natural resources.

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