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

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

The Belgian market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments shrank remarkably to $X in 2021, waning by -27.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a mild descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments reduced dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 1,274%. Production of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Exports from Belgium

Exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments from Belgium totaled X units in 2021, surging by 2.7% against the previous year. In general, exports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 232%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 372%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X units), Germany (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main destinations of exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments from Belgium, together accounting for 55% of total exports. The UK, Italy, Poland, Ireland, Spain, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +18.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for non-woven, felt and coated textile garment exported from Belgium worldwide, together comprising 51% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Italy, Spain, Poland, Ireland, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Austria, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +10.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 42% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood 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 Spain ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 Spain (+2.8%), 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 Belgium

Imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments into Belgium dropped to X units in 2021, shrinking by -5.1% against 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 146%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 204%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Cambodia (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments to Belgium, with a combined 53% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Tunisia, France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Thailand, Spain, Indonesia, Vietnam, Denmark and Honduras, which together accounted for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Honduras (with a CAGR of +135.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-woven, felt and coated textile garment suppliers to Belgium were China ($X), Cambodia ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 41% share of total imports. France, Vietnam, Indonesia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Tunisia, Thailand and Honduras lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Honduras, with a CAGR of +97.9%, 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 average import price for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -15.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per unit), while the price for Tunisia ($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 (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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