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World - Textile Products And Articles For Technical Uses - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Report Update: May 1, 2025

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Technical textiles market

Technical textiles market: download the latest datasets empowered by an Ai-driven market intelligence platform. Statistics contain market prices, market size, companies, exports, trade, imports, production, and consumption. There is a breakdown by region, including Africa, China, Latin America, the U.S., EU, the U.K., the Middle East, and Russia. Market trends and forecast to 2030 are also provided in the snapshots.

Technical Textiles - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1China
2Japan
3United States
4Nigeria
5Mexico

In value terms, China, Japan and the United States were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, together accounting for 26% of the global market. Nigeria, Mexico, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Russia, Brazil, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Turkey and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Mexico (+51.2% per year) saw the highest growth rate of market size, in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while technical textiles market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Technical Textiles Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
China858366976676-11.8%
Mexico6371696168944.0%
Spain1102410516130858.9%
Poland144121446214314-0.3%
Czech Republic166011599514494-6.6%
Italy1673316368168120.2%
Netherlands1741616321179161.4%
Belgium15494175021877110.1%
United States199541957119767-0.5%
France1951219216208223.3%
Germany258262667024962-1.7%
Japan441193955143238-1.0%
Average154871418515391-0.3%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Japan ($43,238 per ton), while China ($6,676 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
China338003731232264-2.3%
Germany238432400623731-0.2%
Japan1711920227203709.1%
Netherlands197081947517855-4.8%
Italy191331721015126-11.1%
France203681752914545-15.5%
Poland145851385413851-2.5%
Vietnam142631425713121-4.1%
Canada169341620012551-13.9%
Indonesia1102611434123695.9%
Mexico185671876912163-19.1%
United States1119911763119163.2%
Malaysia11414105648008-16.2%
Average153391543314918-1.4%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was China ($32,264 per ton), while Malaysia ($8,008 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Technical Textiles - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
United States0.90.90.9-1.9%
China0.50.50.50.5%
Germany0.50.50.5-1.4%
Mexico0.20.20.2-4.2%
Japan0.10.20.223.6%

In value terms, the United States ($896M), China ($490M) and Germany ($483M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, with a combined 32% share of global imports. Mexico, Japan, the Netherlands, France, Canada, Italy, Poland, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Japan saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Technical Textiles - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Germany1.111-3.6%
China0.90.90.9-3.2%
United States0.70.60.6-6.9%
Japan0.40.40.4-2.0%
Netherlands0.20.20.333.2%

In value terms, the largest technical textiles supplying countries worldwide were Germany ($997M), China ($852M) and the United States ($638M), with a combined 42% share of global exports. Japan, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, France, Mexico, Poland, the Czech Republic and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Technical Textiles - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for technical textiles worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Technical Textiles - Top Companies

Kingstar Medical Products Co., Ltd., Zhongshan Langfeng Tourism Products Co., Ltd., Rongsheng Petrochemical Co., Ltd., SHANGHAI LIYA TRADEMARK MAKING Co.,Ltd., TEIJIN LIMITED, Yicheng County Xingsheng Knitting Co., Ltd., Hengli Petrochemical Co., Ltd., Inner Mongolia Eerduosi Resources Co.,Ltd., TOYOBO CO., LTD., Shenghua Group Holding Co., Ltd., Weiqiao Textile Company Limited, Shiyan Zhenzhenmian Knitwear Co., Ltd., Goldshield Fiber Glass Inc., KURABO INDUSTRIES LTD., FORMOSA TAFFETA CO., LTD., Perfect World Co., Ltd., SEIREN CO., LTD., HYOSUNG VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED, New Worldwide Trading Co., Ltd., PRATAMA ABADI INDUSTRI, PT

Technical Textiles - Product Coverage

  • HS 5908 - Textile wicks, woven, plaited or knitted; for lamps, stoves, lighters, candles or the like; incandescent gas mantles and tubular knitted gas mantle fabric therefor, whether or not impregnated
  • HS 5909 - Textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing; with or without lining, armour or accessories of other materials
  • HS 5910 - Textiles; transmission or conveyor belts or belting, of textile material, whether or not reinforced with metal or other material
  • HS 5911 - Textile products and articles for technical uses; specified in note 7 to this chapter

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global technical textiles market. 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 13961620 - Textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing, whether or not impregnated or coated, with or without lining, armour or accessories of other materials
  • Prodcom 13961650 - Textile wicks, conveyor belts or belting (including reinforced with metal or other material)
  • Prodcom 13961680 - Textile fabrics and felts, for paper-making machines or similar machines (including for pulp or asbestos-cement)

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

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 TRENDS This 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. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. 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 EXPORT

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

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

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. 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, by Country, 2022–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    11. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

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