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

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

In 2021, the Bangladeshi market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments decreased by -8.4% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +110.8% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 35%. Production of peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Exports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Exports from Bangladesh

In 2021, approx. X units of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments were exported from Bangladesh; picking up by 13% on the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 180%. The exports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 259%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments from Bangladesh, accounting for a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X units), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +27.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+58.9% per year) and Germany (+31.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-woven, felt and coated textile garment exported from Bangladesh were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 49% of total exports. Canada, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland, the UK and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Among the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +97.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 28%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Imports into Bangladesh

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments increased by 100% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 562% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 223%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X units) constituted the largest non-woven, felt and coated textile garment supplier to Bangladesh, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +124.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+44.8% per year) and Pakistan (+215.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments to Bangladesh, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +35.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+92.7% per year) and Pakistan (+117.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -25.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 74% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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