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EU - Nonwoven Fabric - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Article Publishing Date: May 25, 2022

EU Nonwoven Fabric Exports Rise Steadily, Reaching $8.2B

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'EU - Nonwoven Fabric - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

In 2021, the EU nonwoven fabric market increased by 7.4% to $7.6B, rising for the second year in a row. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2011 to 2021. 

EU Nonwoven Fabric Consumption by Country 

In 2021, approx. 1.8M tons of nonwoven fabrics were consumed in the European Union; standing approx. at the previous year. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2011 to 2021. 

The countries with the highest volumes of nonwoven fabric consumption in 2021 were Germany, Italy and Poland, together comprising 48% of total consumption. These countries were followed by France, the Czech Republic, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Finland, Austria and Romania, which together accounted for a further 42%. 

EU Nonwoven Fabric Production 

In 2021, production of nonwoven fabrics in the European Union was estimated at 1.9M tons. In value terms, production was approx. $6.6B in 2021 estimated in export prices. 

The countries with the highest volumes of nonwoven fabric production in 2021 were Germany, Italy and the Czech Republic, together accounting for 60% of total production. France, Spain, Poland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

EU Nonwoven Fabric Exports 

For the eleventh consecutive year, the European Union recorded growth in shipments abroad of nonwoven fabrics, which increased by 3.6% to 1.6M tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2011 to 2021.

In value terms, exports surged to $8.2B in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2011 to 2021.

Exports by Country

Germany (394K tons) and Italy (310K tons) represented the major exporters of nonwoven fabrics in 2021, amounting to near 24% and 19% of total volume, respectively. The Czech Republic (140K tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an 8.6% share, followed by France (7.5%), Spain (6.5%), Poland (6.2%) and the Netherlands (5.7%). The following exporters - Belgium (69K tons), Luxembourg (53K tons), Denmark (52K tons), Sweden (52K tons), Slovenia (33K tons) and Greece (26K tons) - together made up 18% of total supplies.

In value terms, Germany ($2.4B), Italy ($1.5B) and France ($592M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 54% of total supplies. The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Spain, Belgium, Poland, Luxembourg, Sweden, Denmark, Slovenia and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +15.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the past decade, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The nonwoven fabric export price in the European Union stood at $4,997 per ton in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($7,276 per ton), while Denmark ($3,499 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2011 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+1.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

EU Nonwoven Fabric Imports in the EU

In 2021, supplies from abroad of nonwoven fabrics increased by 6.9% to 1.5M tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2011 to 2021.

In value terms, imports skyrocketed to $6.9B in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2011 to 2021.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (298K tons), distantly followed by Poland (173K tons), the Netherlands (143K tons), France (132K tons), Italy (115K tons), the Czech Republic (106K tons), Spain (94K tons) and Belgium (86K tons) represented the largest importers of nonwoven fabrics, together making up 77% of total purchases. Sweden (44K tons), Austria (42K tons), Romania (41K tons), Greece (26K tons) and Hungary (26K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

In value terms, Germany ($1.4B) constitutes the largest market for imported nonwoven fabrics in the European Union, comprising 20% of total supplies. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Poland ($685M), with a 9.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9.7% share.

From 2011 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany stood at +2.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (+3.5% per year) and Italy (+4.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the nonwoven fabric import price in the European Union amounted to $4,616 per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($5,816 per ton), while the Netherlands ($3,617 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2011 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+2.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the nonwoven fabric market in the EU. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 13951010 - Non-wovens of a weight . .25 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
  • Prodcom 13951020 - Non-wovens of a weight of > .25 g/m. but . .70 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
  • Prodcom 13951030 - Non-wovens of a weight of > .70 g/m. but . .150 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
  • Prodcom 13951050 - Non-wovens of a weight of > .150 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
  • Prodcom 13951070 - Non-wovens, coated or covered (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel)

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in the EU, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the EU
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

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  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Austria
    • Belgium
    • Bulgaria
    • Croatia
    • Cyprus
    • Czech Republic
    • Denmark
    • Estonia
    • Finland
    • France
    • Germany
    • Greece
    • Hungary
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Latvia
    • Lithuania
    • Luxembourg
    • Malta
    • Netherlands
    • Poland
    • Portugal
    • Romania
    • Slovakia
    • Slovenia
    • Spain
    • Sweden

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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