Netherlands: Man-Made Filament Fabric Market 2025

Man-Made Filament Fabric Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch man-made filament fabric market increased by 35% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption posted a significant increase. Man-made filament fabric consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, man-made filament fabric production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

For the third consecutive year, the Netherlands recorded growth in shipments abroad of woven fabrics of man-made filaments and staple fibers, which increased by 5.9% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 604%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, man-made filament fabric exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for man-made filament fabric exports from the Netherlands, with a 4% share of total exports. Moreover, man-made filament fabric exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +10.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+5.3% per year) and Poland (+12.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for woven fabrics of man-made filaments and staple fibers exports from the Netherlands, comprising 20% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+4.9% per year) and Belgium (+0.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average man-made filament fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Man-made filament fabric imports into the Netherlands skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, picking up by 27% against 2020 figures. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 665%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, man-made filament fabric imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of man-made filament fabric imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 6.7% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Pakistan, Spain, Italy, the UK, Saudi Arabia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, France and India, which together accounted for a further 5.4%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +83.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest man-made filament fabric suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for 49% of total imports. Turkey, Italy, Pakistan, France, Spain, the UK, India, the Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +55.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average man-made filament fabric import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price saw a significant decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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