Textiles

In 2017, the U.S. fiber, yarn, and thread market value totalled $6.1B in wholesale prices. Over the last year, the market turned upward by 3%, after contracting the previous two years. 

In 2016, approx. 35K tonnes of woolen fabric were imported worldwide; shrinking by -1.9% against the previous year level.

Global pile and chenille fabric imports amounted to 538K tonnes in 2016, approximately equating the previous year level.

In 2016, approx. 34K tonnes of silk fabric were imported worldwide; dropping by -4.8% against the previous year level.

In 2016, the amount of woven fabric imported worldwide stood at 4.8M tonnes, growing by 101% against the previous year level.

Global flax fabric imports totaled 43K tonnes in 2016, descending by -14.3% against the previous year figure. Overall, flax fabric imports continue to indicate a drastic setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, an increase of 12% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global flax fabric imports attained its maximum volume of 92K tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength. In value terms, flax fabric imports stood at $750M in 2016. Overall, flax fabric imports continue to indicate a deep shrinkage. Global flax fabric import peaked of $1.4B in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength. Top Flax Fabric Importing Countries in the World 1. USA (112.1 million USD) 2. Italy (56.0 million USD) 3. China (42.3 million USD) 4. United Kingdom (42.1 million USD) 5. South Korea (33.4 million USD) 6. China, Hong Kong SAR (29.8 million USD) 7. Japan (27.9 million USD) 8. France (26.8 million USD) 9. Viet Nam (21.9 million USD) 10. Netherlands (21.0 million USD) 11. Turkey (19.0 million USD) 12. Lithuania (12.5 million USD) Flax Fabric Imports By Country The imports of the three major importers of flax fabric, namely the U.S., Italy, and South Korea, represented more than fourth of total import. Viet Nam (2.4K tonnes) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (2.3K tonnes). All these countries together took approx. 11% share of total imports. The UK (1.6K tonnes), China (1.5K tonnes), Japan (1.4K tonnes), China, Hong Kong SAR (1.4K tonnes), France (1.2K tonnes), Lithuania (1.2K tonnes), and Turkey (973 tonnes) held the slight share of total imports. From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of flax fabric imports, among the main importing countries, was attained by Viet Nam (+17.2% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth. In value terms, the U.S. ($112M) constitutes the largest market for imported flax fabric worldwide, making up 15% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($56M), with the share of 7% of global imports. It was followed by China, with the share of 6%. From 2007 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value of flax fabric imports in the U.S. decreased by -4.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (-5.0% per year) and China (-9.2% per year). Flax Fabric Import Prices By Country In 2016, the average import price for flax fabric amounted to $18 per kg, moving up by 3% against the previous year. Over the last nine years it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%.The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by 22% against the previous year level.

Global cotton fabric imports totaled 2.3M tonnes in 2016, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year level.

In 2016, the amount of woolen fabric exported worldwide totaled 41K tonnes, jumping by 3% against the previous year level.

Global pile and chenille fabric exports stood at 251K tonnes in 2016, descending by -2.0% against the previous year figure. Overall, pile and chenille fabric exports continue to indicate a significant decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when export increased by 3% y-o-y. Global pile and chenille fabric export peaked of 355K tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength. In value terms, pile and chenille fabric exports amounted to $2.2B in 2016. In general, pile and chenille fabric exports continue to indicate a deep setback. Over the period under review, global pile and chenille fabric exports reached its maximum level of $4.5B in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength. Top Pile And Chenille Fabric Exporting Countries in the World 1. China (993.6 million USD) 2. Turkey (184.3 million USD) 3. Italy (137.4 million USD) 4. Germany (98.7 million USD) 5. Portugal (75.9 million USD) 6. USA (54.8 million USD) 7. Spain (52.6 million USD) Pile And Chenille Fabric Exports By Country Pile And Chenille Fabric Export Prices By Country The average pile and chenille fabric export price stood at $8,584 per tonne in 2016, lowering by -4.6% against the previous year. In general, pile and chenille fabric export price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when export increased by 20% y-o-y. Global pile and chenille fabric export peaked of $13 per kg in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Global silk fabric exports amounted to 15K tonnes in 2016, export ,therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year level.

In 2016, the amount of woven fabric exported worldwide totaled 2.5M tonnes, descending by -6.7% against the previous year figure. Overall, it indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2016: the total exports volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on the result of 2016, woven fabric exports decreased by -12.8% against its level of 2013. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when exports increased by 58% from the previous year level.

In 2016, approx. 53K tonnes of flax fabric were exported worldwide; surging by 20% against the previous year figure. Overall, flax fabric exports continue to indicate a moderate setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when export increased by 82% year-to-year. In that year, global flax fabric exports reached its maximum volume of 74K tonnes. From 2011 to 2016, growth of global flax fabric exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Global cotton fabric exports amounted to 1.2M tonnes in 2016, going up by 22% against the previous year figure. In general, cotton fabric exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when export increased by 27% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global cotton fabric exports reached its maximum volume of 1.5M tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength. In value terms, cotton fabric exports totaled $13B in 2016. In general, cotton fabric exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Global cotton fabric export peaked of $17B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Total imports on the cotton fabric market in the EU Member States flattened over the last three years, after a weak attempt for a post-crisis recovery. Meanwhile, exports declined steadily over the same period. As a result, the EU became a net importer of cotton fabrics for the first time over the last 10 years. Moreover, extra-EU imports became almost equal to the intra-EU imports over the recent years, driving the supply of imported cotton fabrics, particularly from Pakistan, Turkey, and China, to dominate the European market.

The U.S. takes a 9% share (based on USD) of global coated fabric exports, which put it in second place, following China (37%).

The U.S. takes a 14% share (based on USD) of global mineral wool exports, which put it in second place, following China (15%) and outstripping Germany (11%). In 2015, the U.S. exported 1,043 million USD of mineral wool, 8% under the previous year. Despite a decline in 2015, U.S. mineral wool exports displayed a steady upward trend, however, with some significant fluctuations over the period under review. There was an average annual increase of +4.7% throughout the analysed period.

EU production of woven woolen fabrics showed mixed dynamics from 2007 to 2014, ultimately falling from 529 million square meters in 2007 to 205 million square meters in 2014. It dropped with a CAGR of 12.6% over the period under review. In value terms, EU woolen fabrics production decreased to 1 935 million EUR in 2014, falling by 4.2% annually.

From 2007 to 2014, EU production of woven fabrics of flax showed a steady decrease, falling from 90,343 thousand square meters in 2007 to 28,737 thousand square meters in 2014. It dropped with a CAGR of 15.1% over the period under review. In value terms, EU flax fabrics production decreased to 191 million EUR in 2014, falling by 7.9% annually.