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

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

In 2021, the Belarusian market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments decreased by -19% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +70.3% against 2015 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments fell remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 +86.6% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Exports from Belarus

For the third year in a row, Belarus recorded growth in overseas shipments of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments, which increased by 1.1% to X units in 2021. Overall, exports saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 122% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X units) was the main destination for exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments from Belarus, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X units), ninefold. Ukraine (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at +11.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+159.1% per year) and Ukraine (-8.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments exports from Belarus, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Latvia ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at +7.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (+44.7% per year) and Germany (+94.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 48%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Latvia (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Imports into Belarus

Imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments into Belarus skyrocketed to X units in 2021, jumping by 28% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 88%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 62% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Russia (X units), China (X units) and Turkey (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments to Belarus, with a combined 88% share of total imports. Myanmar and Cambodia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.2%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Myanmar (with a CAGR of +207.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments to Belarus, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 28% share of total imports. It was followed by Myanmar, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia totaled +16.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+19.4% per year) and Myanmar (+195.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments amounted to $X per unit, rising by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 36% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Myanmar ($X per unit), while the price for Cambodia ($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 (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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