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View PricingChina's Wadding Exports Fall 5%, Reaching $439M in 2023
China Wadding Exports
In 2023, shipments abroad of wadding increased by 9.5% to 86K tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by +34.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 34%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 87K tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, wadding exports dropped to $439M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by +51.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by 22%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $463M, and then fell in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Wadding in China (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Vietnam | 5.2 | 8.2 | 10.5 | 12.2 | 16.5 | 22.3 | 32.4 | 33.4 | 44.0 | 56.0 | 48.0 |
| United States | 38.0 | 56.3 | 67.8 | 64.2 | 82.9 | 71.5 | 34.0 | 34.1 | 42.5 | 60.6 | 44.3 |
| Japan | 20.8 | 20.3 | 20.5 | 20.3 | 19.4 | 20.9 | 20.1 | 22.6 | 22.8 | 23.5 | 21.9 |
| Australia | 8.0 | 8.4 | 10.1 | 11.8 | 13.7 | 13.2 | 8.4 | 10.5 | 9.9 | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| Philippines | 2.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 5.8 | 9.6 | 16.5 | 18.2 | 19.8 |
| South Korea | 6.7 | 8.9 | 11.9 | 10.2 | 13.2 | 13.7 | 14.2 | 19.4 | 24.3 | 26.0 | 19.7 |
| Malaysia | 7.8 | 3.6 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 5.5 | 9.2 | 12.6 | 17.5 | 16.6 |
| Hong Kong | 12.7 | 12.3 | 25.0 | 8.8 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 6.6 | 5.9 |
| Democratic People's Republic of Korea | 20.0 | 19.8 | 16.7 | 17.7 | 26.4 | 21.0 | 24.8 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 4.4 |
| Others | 117 | 147 | 145 | 151 | 136 | 139 | 137 | 169 | 198 | 232 | 239 |
| Total | 239 | 287 | 319 | 304 | 325 | 317 | 291 | 316 | 378 | 463 | 439 |
Exports by Country
Vietnam (10K tons), the United States (9.2K tons) and Japan (5.4K tons) were the main destinations of wadding exports from China, with a combined 29% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +23.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Vietnam ($48M), the United States ($44M) and Japan ($22M) were the largest markets for wadding exported from China worldwide, with a combined 26% share of total exports.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +24.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the wadding price stood at $5,087 per ton (FOB, China), shrinking by -13.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $5,870 per ton in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($9,410 per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($3,204 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wadding market in China. 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.
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
