Asia: Market for Industrial Automatic Sewing Machines 2025

Market Size for Industrial Automatic Sewing Machines in Asia

In 2022, the Asian industrial automatic sewing machine market decreased by -15.6% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a pronounced curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Industrial Automatic Sewing Machines in Asia

In value terms, industrial automatic sewing machine production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 26%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Industrial Automatic Sewing Machines

Exports in Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of industrial automatic sewing machines increased by 5.1% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +40.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, industrial automatic sewing machine exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +62.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports structure, recording X units, which was near 93% of total exports in 2022. Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) and Vietnam (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the industrial automatic sewing machines exports, with a CAGR of +8.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Vietnam (+4.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Taiwan (Chinese) experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of China (+12 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Taiwan (Chinese) (-2.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest industrial automatic sewing machine supplier in Asia, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 3% share of total exports.

In China, industrial automatic sewing machine exports expanded at an average annual rate of +10.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Taiwan (Chinese) (+10.0% per year) and Vietnam (+9.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 4.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 10%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+10.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Industrial Automatic Sewing Machines

Imports in Asia

In 2022, approx. X units of industrial automatic sewing machines were imported in Asia; which is down by -9.7% on 2021 figures. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +31.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 46% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, industrial automatic sewing machine imports shrank to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +37.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 55%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of industrial automatic sewing machine imports in 2022 were the United Arab Emirates (X units), Vietnam (X units) and India (X units), together recording 52% of total import. It was distantly followed by Bangladesh (X units), constituting a 9.3% share of total imports. Iran (X units), Thailand (X units), Malaysia (X units), Uzbekistan (X units), China (X units), Turkey (X units), Iraq (X units), Myanmar (X units) and Kyrgyzstan (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of +34.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Bangladesh ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 40% of total imports. India, Malaysia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Iran, Thailand, Iraq, Myanmar and Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +44.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the import price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+10.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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