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IndexBox has just published a new report "World - Textile Fabrics And Felts - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights". Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

Global textile imports totaled X tonnes in 2016, waning by -X% against the previous year level. In general, textile imports continue to indicate a modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009, when import increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, global textile imports reached its maximum volume of X tonnes. From 2010 to 2016, growth of global textile imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, textile imports amounted to $X in 2016. In general, textile imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, global textile imports reached its maximum level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.

Top Textile Importing Countries in the World

X. USA (X million USD)

X. China (X million USD)

X. Germany (X million USD)

X. Mexico (X million USD)

X. Japan (X million USD)

X. Italy (X million USD)

X. Canada (X million USD)

X. France (X million USD)

X. Poland (X million USD)

X. Spain (X million USD)

X. United Kingdom (X million USD)

X. Indonesia (X million USD)

Textile Imports By Country

In 2016, the U.S. (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes), China (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes), Japan (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes), Indonesia (X tonnes), and Spain (X tonnes) were the largest importers of textile in the world, creating X% of total import.

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

In value terms, the largest textile markets worldwide were the U.S. ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of global imports. These countries were followed by Mexico, Japan, Italy, Canada, France, Poland, Spain, the UK and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further X%.

Indonesia (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the textile imports, in terms of the main importing countries, over the last X year period, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Textile Import Prices By Country

In 2016, the average import price for textile amounted to $X per kg, ascending by X% against the previous year. In general, textile import price continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when import increased by X% year-to-year. Global textile import peaked of $X per kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by country of destination. the country with the highest import prices was China ($X per kg), while the UK ($X per tonne) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of textile import prices was attained by the U.S. (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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

• textile market share
• textile prices
• textile industry
• textile sales
• textile import
• textile export
• textile market forecast
• textile price forecast
• key textile producers

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Source: IndexBox Platform