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Germany - Synthetic Filament Tow And Staple Fibers, Not Carded Or Combed - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Germany - Synthetic Filament Tow And Staple Fibers, Not Carded Or Combed - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Apr 26, 2023

Price of Synthetic Filament Tow in Germany Rises to $2,446 per Ton

Germany Synthetic Filament Tow Import Price in January 2023

In January 2023, the synthetic filament tow price amounted to $2,446 per ton (CIF, Germany), increasing by 3.6% against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 when the average import price increased by 7.1% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $2,839 per ton. From July 2022 to January 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($3,180 per ton), while the price for India ($1,500 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to January 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYJan 2022Feb 2022Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023
Import Price of Synthetic Filament Tow in Germany (USD per ton)
Belgium2,0292,4182,8052,7063,2083,2902,6653,0982,8422,7382,4241,9803,180
Netherlands5,8313,0752,9333,4985,7762,6862,7454,7734,5182,5116,9892,9342,759
Denmark2,6532,8502,7992,8192,9552,9482,5552,8552,4502,8482,8542,4652,656
China6,1913,8006,6445,6363,5563,3073,0774,6635,3764,3872,9493,6732,591
Romania1,9251,8402,0282,2982,3322,3542,5732,7552,7753,0202,7662,7612,403
Italy2,3542,2352,2862,3102,7932,5652,5952,5732,6823,0062,4242,3072,387
Taiwan (Chinese)1,9402,7452,0412,1452,1572,1632,0342,1522,2162,3402,1881,8992,024
Ireland1,8831,8171,8122,0422,0723,6633,4682,4582,4721,8412,2662,1611,939
Czech Republic1,6551,8822,1832,1082,3092,2132,2072,2752,0962,1511,8401,9381,806
South Korea2,0341,8782,0401,9222,1702,2482,3492,3362,2592,2022,3331,7791,707
Turkey1,5441,6381,5671,7271,7251,8811,8531,9621,9241,9171,9271,6961,601
India1,4491,4541,5901,5571,6801,8321,7201,8571,8731,9291,9061,7201,500
Average2,3452,3932,5012,4902,6502,8392,7122,7972,8062,7412,7132,3612,446

Germany Synthetic Filament Tow Import Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In January 2023, the product with the highest price was synthetic filament tow ($5,798 per ton), while the price for synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning stood at $2,367 per ton.

From January 2022 to January 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by synthetic filament tow (+1.7%).

Germany Synthetic Filament Tow Imports

In January 2023, the amount of synthetic filament tow and staple fibers, not carded or combed imported into Germany surged to 21K tons, with an increase of 30% on December 2022 figures. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, synthetic filament tow imports skyrocketed to $50M (IndexBox estimates) in January 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Germany Synthetic Filament Tow Imports by Type

In January 2023, synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning (20K tons) was the main type of synthetic filament tow supplied to Germany, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by synthetic filament tow (472 tons), with a 2.3% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to January 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning was relatively modest.

In value terms, synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning ($48M) constituted the largest type of synthetic filament tow supplied to Germany, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by synthetic filament tow ($2.7M), with a 5.4% share of total imports.

Germany Synthetic Filament Tow Imports by Country

South Korea (2.4K tons), Belgium (2.2K tons) and Italy (1.5K tons) were the main suppliers of synthetic filament tow imports to Germany, together comprising 30% of total imports. Ireland, India, the Netherlands, Denmark, Turkey, China, Romania, Taiwan (Chinese) and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 53%.

From January 2022 to January 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +9.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($7M), South Korea ($4.1M) and the Netherlands ($3.7M) appeared to be the largest synthetic filament tow suppliers to Germany, with a combined 29% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Denmark, China, Ireland, Romania, India, Turkey, Taiwan (Chinese) and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 47%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of +3.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the synthetic filament tow market in Germany. 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 20601110 - Aramids staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
  • Prodcom 20601120 - Other polyamide tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
  • Prodcom 20601130 - Polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
  • Prodcom 20601140 - Acrylic tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
  • Prodcom 20601150 - Polypropylene synthetic tow and staple not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
  • Prodcom 20601190 - Other synthetic tow and staple not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

Country coverage:

  • Germany

Data coverage:

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

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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 THE 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 TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    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 Export

    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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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