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U.S. - Textile Flock And Dust And Mill Neps - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. - Textile Flock And Dust And Mill Neps - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Jun 18, 2023

U.S. Textile Flock Import Grows 6% to $4.5M in April 2023

U.S. Textile Flock Imports

In April 2023, supplies from abroad of textile flock and dust and mill neps increased by 21% to 707 tons, rising for the second consecutive month after four months of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2022 with an increase of 63% month-to-month. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.3K tons. From June 2022 to April 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, textile flock imports totaled $4.5M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 when imports increased by 49% m-o-m.

COUNTRYImport Value of Textile Flock in U.S. (thousand USD)
Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023
Japan1,5001,5722,3211,0422,2911,4939851,4361,1891,1371,1951,0652,051
Thailand975902241228563329857668287442720451977
Netherlands9889772,1611,1629421,6781,7731,5442,4082,8171,3032,090641
Germany14842729221612687.534882.7203104164126202
Indonesia2271,004206N/A14869536736589.959.9N/A85.0170
Switzerland15921221186.210217.313816491.594.119149.7120
India35.537.095.3N/A22011121468.5N/AN/A95.8101104
Mexico90.025213420796.055.964.185.349.210527.649.421.8
Others401358592413526443742578816390165281249
Total4,5245,7416,2533,3555,0144,9095,4874,9925,1345,1493,8624,2984,535

Imports by Country

Japan (241 tons), Thailand (126 tons) and Indonesia (97 tons) were the main suppliers of textile flock imports to the United States, with a combined 66% share of total imports. These countries were followed by India, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 28%.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the biggest increases were in India (with a CAGR of +10.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($2.1M) constituted the largest supplier of textile flock to the United States, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($977K), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 14% share.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Japan stood at +2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Thailand (+0.0% per month) and the Netherlands (-3.5% per month).

Import Prices by Country

In April 2023, the textile flock price amounted to $6,414 per ton (CIF, US), falling by -12.4% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2022 when the average import price increased by 87% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $12,029 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to April 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In April 2023, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($16,860 per ton), while the price for India ($1,578 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+6.4%), 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 textile flock market in the U.S.. 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 13991400 - Textile flock and dust and mill neps

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  • United States

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  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
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  • Export and import prices
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  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
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  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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