Which Country Imports the Most Sewing Thread in the World?

IndexBox has just published a new report "World: Semi;Chemical Wood Pulp, Pulp Of Fibers Other Than Wood ; Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025". Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

In 2016, the global imports of semi;chemical wood pulp totaled 3.4M tonnes, coming down by ;1.5% against the previous year level. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2007 to 2016; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when imports increased by 17% from the previous year level. Over the period under review, global semi;chemical wood pulp imports attained its maximum volume of 3.5M tonnes in 2015, falling back in the following year.

In value terms, semi;chemical wood pulp imports amounted to $1.5B in 2016. Overall, semi;chemical wood pulp imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In that year, global semi;chemical wood pulp imports reached its maximum level of $1.9B. From 2011 to 2016, growth of global semi;chemical wood pulp imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Top Semi;Chemical Wood Pulp Importing Countries in the World

1. China (698.9 million USD)

2. Egypt (156.3 million USD)

3. South Korea (143.1 million USD)

4. United Kingdom (62.8 million USD)

5. India (62.2 million USD)

6. Italy (51.3 million USD)

7. Germany (31.9 million USD)

8. Poland (30.5 million USD)

9. Viet Nam (29.7 million USD)

10. USA (29.6 million USD)

11. France (28.0 million USD)

12. Netherlands (23.9 million USD)

Semi;Chemical Wood Pulp Imports By Country

China (1.7M tonnes) prevails in semi;chemical wood pulp imports structure, amounting to 1.7M tonnes, which was approx. 50% of total imports in 2016. South Korea (311K tonnes) took a 9% share (based on tonnes) of global semi;chemical wood pulp imports, which put it in second place, following Egypt (9%). India (144K tonnes), the UK (116K tonnes), Italy (108K tonnes), the U.S. (82K tonnes), Poland (68K tonnes), Germany (67K tonnes), Viet Nam (62K tonnes), the Netherlands (62K tonnes), and France (58K tonnes) followed a long way behind this figure.

Imports into China increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% from 2007 to 2016. At the same time, the UK (+32.8%), Egypt (+31.3%), Viet Nam (+22.0%), Poland (+15.6%), India (+14.3%), Italy (+8.9%), the Netherlands (+7.2%), and South Korea (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the UK emerged as the fastest growing importer/exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +32.8% from 2007;2016. By contrast, France (;3.6%), the U.S. (;7.4%), and Germany (;7.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the U.S. (2%), and Germany (2%) increased significantly, the share of Viet Nam (;1.5%), Italy (;1.7%), South Korea (;1.8%), India (;2.9%), the UK (;3.1%), Egypt (;8.1%), and China (;21.7%) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($699M) constitutes the largest market for imported semi;chemical wood pulp worldwide, making up 46% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt ($156M), with the share of 10% of global imports. It was followed by South Korea, with the share of 9%.

In China, semi;chemical wood pulp imports stood at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2007;2016. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (+2.1% per year) and South Korea (+0.2% per year).

Semi;Chemical Wood Pulp Import Prices By Country

The average semi;chemical wood pulp import price stood at $444 per tonne in 2016, declining by ;10.1% against the previous year. Overall, semi;chemical wood pulp import price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when import increased by 31% y;o;y. Global semi;chemical wood pulp import peaked of $691 per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.

Import prices varied noticeably by country of destination. the country with the highest import prices was the UK ($543 per tonne), while the U.S. ($359 per tonne) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of semi;chemical wood pulp import prices was attained by Germany (;1.4% per year), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS Code 4705 ; Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes.

Source: World: Semi;Chemical Wood Pulp, Pulp Of Fibers Other Than Wood ; Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025"

"IndexBox has just published a new report "World: Sewing Thread Of Man-Made Filaments Or Staple Fibers - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025". Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

Global sewing thread imports totaled 130K tonnes in 2016, waning by -30.9% against the previous year figure. In general, sewing thread imports continue to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when import increased by 40% y-o-y. In that year, global sewing thread imports reached its maximum volume of 282K tonnes. From 2014 to 2016, growth of global sewing thread imports failed to regain its strength.

In value terms, sewing thread imports totaled $1B in 2016. In general, sewing thread imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Global sewing thread import peaked of $1.3B in 2014- however, from 2015 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Top Sewing Thread Importing Countries in the World

1. Mexico (97.6 million USD)

2. Germany (63.2 million USD)

3. China (59.8 million USD)

4. Viet Nam (59.7 million USD)

5. Romania (43.5 million USD)

6. Italy (34.2 million USD)

7. Czech Republic (30.2 million USD)

8. Poland (29.0 million USD)

9. Pakistan (22.3 million USD)

10. France (21.5 million USD)

11. Spain (18.0 million USD)

12. United Kingdom (16.3 million USD)

Sewing Thread Imports By Country

In 2016, Mexico (9K tonnes), Romania (6.8K tonnes), Czech Republic (5.8K tonnes), Viet Nam (5.1K tonnes), China (4.9K tonnes), Pakistan (4.8K tonnes), Spain (4.5K tonnes), Germany (4.2K tonnes), Italy (3.6K tonnes), the UK (3.5K tonnes), Poland (3.2K tonnes), and France (3.1K tonnes) were the major importers of sewing thread in the world, achieving 45% of total import.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of sewing thread imports, among the main importing countries, was attained by Spain (+11.4% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sewing thread markets worldwide were Mexico ($98M), Germany ($63M) and China ($60M), with a combined 21% share of global imports. These countries were followed by Viet Nam, Romania, Italy, Czech Republic, Poland, Pakistan, France, Spain and the UK, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Czech Republic (+10.2% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of sewing thread imports, among the main importing countries, over the last 9 year period, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sewing Thread Import Prices By Country

The average sewing thread import price stood at $7,935 per tonne in 2016, rising by 20% against the previous year. Overall, sewing thread import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, when import increased by 27% against the previous year level. Global sewing thread import peaked in 2016, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst major importing countries. In 2016, the country with the highest import prices was Germany ($15 per kg), while Spain ($3,987 per tonne) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of sewing thread import prices was attained by Czech Republic (+15.4% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Do you want to know more about global sewing thread market? Get the latest trends and insight from our report. It includes a wide range of statistics on

• sewing thread market share
• sewing thread prices
• sewing thread industry
• sewing thread sales
• sewing thread import
• sewing thread export
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• key sewing thread producers

All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS Code 5401 - Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale.

Source: World: Sewing Thread Of Man-Made Filaments Or Staple Fibers - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025