At a glance
- Incoterms
- FOB, CIF, DAP, DDP
India's hotel linen export trade
India exported US$4,622 mn of cotton made-ups / bed linen / home textiles in FY2024-25 according to texprocil.org. That statistical line covers more than hotel linen; a product-level figure is not published.
Largest destinations by value share: USA 55.65% (~2,572 mn derived)
Export markets we serve
| Market | What matters there | Sea transit from India |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | General import clearance | 3-6 days |
| Saudi Arabia | General import clearance | 6-10 days |
| Germany | REACH (ECHA); Fibre labelling & restricted substances (DG GROW / ECHA) | 21-27 via Suez; 31-38 via Cape days |
| Netherlands | REACH (ECHA); Fibre labelling & restricted substances (DG GROW / ECHA) | 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days |
| France | REACH (ECHA); Fibre labelling & restricted substances (DG GROW / ECHA) | 20–25 d to Le Havre; 15–20 d to Marseille-Fos (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Italy | REACH (ECHA); Fibre labelling & restricted substances (DG GROW / ECHA) | 15–20 d to Genoa/La Spezia via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Spain | REACH (ECHA); Fibre labelling & restricted substances (DG GROW / ECHA) | 15–20 d to Valencia/Barcelona/Algeciras via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| United States | Labelling (FTC / CPSC / CBP) | 24-30 via Suez; 32-40 via Cape days |
| Canada | General import clearance | 26-34 via Suez; 34-42 via Cape days |
| Qatar | General import clearance | 6–9 d to Hamad Port, often via Jebel Ali/Salalah transhipment (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Kuwait | General import clearance | 8–12 d to Shuwaikh/Shuaiba, usually via Jebel Ali (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Oman | General import clearance | 3–5 d Mundra/Nhava Sheva → Sohar/Muscat; 4–6 d Salalah (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Bahrain | General import clearance | 7–10 d via Jebel Ali/Dammam (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| South Africa | General import clearance | 12-18 days |
| Kenya | General import clearance | 9-15 days |
| Tanzania | General import clearance | 10–16 d to Dar es Salaam (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Belgium | REACH (ECHA); Fibre labelling & restricted substances (DG GROW / ECHA) | 19-25 via Suez; 29-36 via Cape days |
| Poland | REACH (ECHA); Fibre labelling & restricted substances (DG GROW / ECHA) | 28–35 d to Gdańsk (direct Asia–Baltic loops or via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder) (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Sweden | REACH (ECHA); Fibre labelling & restricted substances (DG GROW / ECHA) | 28–35 d to Gothenburg via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Denmark | REACH (ECHA); Fibre labelling & restricted substances (DG GROW / ECHA) | 28–35 d to Aarhus/Copenhagen via Hamburg feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
Transit times are typical port-to-port estimates; regulatory items are the main product-specific requirements, not an exhaustive list.
Where hotel linen is sourced in India
Haryana — Panipat.
Tamil Nadu — Karur, Erode. Table and kitchen linen
Maharashtra — Solapur. Terry towels
Gujarat — Ahmedabad.
- Composite programme across Moradabad-Panipat-Jodhpur-Karur (UP; Haryana; Rajasthan; TN) · ships via Nhava Sheva · season: Year-round; hotel pre-opening & renovation cycles
Typical export specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Sheeting | T-200 to T-400 100% cotton percale or 50/50, 60/40 poly-cotton (typical) |
| Towels | White 500-650 GSM, dobby border (typical) |
| Table linen | Cotton or polyester (spun/textured), 200-260 GSM (typical) |
| Shrinkage | ≤ 3% after industrial wash (typical buyer spec) |
| Wash durability | Tested for 50-100+ industrial cycles (typical buyer spec) |
| Hemming | Double-stitched hems, colour-coded size tags (typical) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Export documentation
Documents we prepare or arrange for each shipment:
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading / airway bill
- Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies)
- Inspection certificate
- Lab test reports
- OEKO-TEX certificate where requested
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for hotel linen exported from India?
Hotel Linen is usually classified under HS 6302 (Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen). Subheadings: bed linen 6302.21-6302.39; table linen 6302.51-6302.59; terry toilet linen 6302.60. Pillows and duvets (filled) are 9404.
Which countries import the most hotel linen from India?
United States (US$2,572.1 mn) were among the largest buyers of cotton made-ups / bed linen / home textiles by value in FY2024-25, derived from the destination shares published by texprocil.org.
Where is hotel linen produced in India?
Main clusters: Composite programme across Moradabad-Panipat-Jodhpur-Karur, UP; Haryana; Rajasthan; TN.
Which documents are needed to export hotel linen?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading / airway bill, Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), Inspection certificate, Lab test reports, OEKO-TEX certificate where requested. Destination-specific registrations are listed on each market page.
Cotton or poly-cotton for hotels?
Cotton feels better. Poly-cotton (50/50 or 60/40) lasts longer, wrinkles less and dries faster in commercial laundries.
Can you supply a full room package?
Yes: sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, towels, bathrobes, bath mats and table linen consolidated in one container.
How do you prove laundry durability?
Through wash tests on pre-production samples, measuring shrinkage, whiteness and strength after repeated cycles.
Market guides
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