Asia: Market for Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments 2025

Market Size for Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments in Asia

The Asian market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments soared to $X in 2021, increasing by 40% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +49.5% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments in Asia

In value terms, production of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +52.1% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Exports in Asia

In 2021, approx. X units of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments were exported in Asia; which is down by -40.7% against 2020. In general, exports, however, posted a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 126%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments declined significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 149%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

China dominates garments structure, amounting to X units, which was approx. 63% of total exports in 2021. Bangladesh (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Vietnam (X units) and Cambodia (X units). All these countries together took near 23% share of total exports. Thailand (X units) and Turkey (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-woven, felt and coated textile garment exports from China stood at +2.9%. At the same time, Turkey (+48.9%), Bangladesh (+27.6%), Cambodia (+19.2%), Vietnam (+11.1%) and Thailand (+9.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +48.9% from 2012-2021. While the share of Bangladesh (+7 p.p.), Cambodia (+4.6 p.p.), Vietnam (+3.3 p.p.) and Turkey (+3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of China (-12.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest non-woven, felt and coated textile garment supplier in Asia, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+5.3% per year) and Bangladesh (+25.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -18.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 10%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per unit), while Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cambodia (+1.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Imports in Asia

In 2021, the amount of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments imported in Asia reduced notably to X units, falling by -27.4% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 102%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments declined notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 54%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Japan (X units), distantly followed by South Korea (X units), Qatar (X units), Oman (X units) and Iraq (X units) were the largest importers of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments, together achieving 53% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X units), Malaysia (X units), the Philippines (X units), Hong Kong SAR (X units), China (X units), Thailand (X units), Turkey (X units) and Bangladesh (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +63.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-woven, felt and coated textile garments in Asia, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 5.5% share.

In Japan, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (-2.2% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -10.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while Bangladesh ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+38.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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