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Spain - Artificial Filament Tow - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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May 26, 2024 at 10:04 PM GMT+0

Spain Sees Rapid Surge in Artificial Filament Tow Imports, Reaching $13 Million in 2023

Spain Artificial Filament Tow Imports

In 2023, artificial filament tow imports into Spain contracted significantly to 1.8K tons, dropping by -22% compared with the year before. In general, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 136% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 4.4K tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, artificial filament tow imports soared to $13M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 123% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $26M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

COUNTRYImport Value of Artificial Filament Tow in Spain (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Germany6.37.04.62.41.52.22.12.04.58.47.7
United StatesN/AN/A0.10.10.71.01.21.00.90.91.7
GreeceN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A1.0
NetherlandsN/AN/A5.00.8N/AN/AN/A0.1N/AN/A0.8
Belgium2.31.91.93.30.43.32.33.10.30.30.8
Czech RepublicN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A0.4
CroatiaN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A0.10.10.10.2
United Kingdom7.615.63.4N/AN/A0.20.50.40.40.7N/A
FranceN/A1.40.10.2N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Others0.40.30.51.00.50.10.1N/A0.1N/A0.2
Total16.626.215.67.83.06.86.06.86.310.412.6
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Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (944 tons) constituted the largest artificial filament tow supplier to Spain, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, artificial filament tow imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (269 tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Greece (152 tons), with an 8.4% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at -2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+61.1% per year) and Greece (+450.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($7.7M) constituted the largest supplier of artificial filament tow to Spain, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($1.7M), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece, with a 7.5% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+61.6% per year) and Greece (+293.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the artificial filament tow price stood at $7,034 per ton (CIF, Spain), rising by 55% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, artificial filament tow import price increased by +69.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($10,282 per ton), while the price for the United States ($6,226 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the artificial filament tow market in Spain. 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 20602120 - Artificial filament tow and staple fibres (not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning), of viscose rayon
  • Prodcom 20602140 - Artificial filament tow, of acetate
  • Prodcom 20602190 - Other artificial filament tow and staple fibres (not carded, c ombed or otherwise processed for spinning)

Country coverage:

  • Spain

Data coverage:

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

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    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, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    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 Of Destination, 2012–2024

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