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

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

After four years of growth, the Canadian market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments decreased by -35.5% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, recorded mild growth. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 110%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Exports from Canada

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments increased by 87% to X units, rising for the fourth year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +59.8% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 37%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments from Canada, with a 76% 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, China (X units), more than tenfold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +11.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+51.6% per year) and Germany (+8.5% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments exports from Canada, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +5.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+36.5% per year) and Germany (+16.6% 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, reducing by -27.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 76% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Germany (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Imports into Canada

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments, when their volume decreased by -58.8% to X units. Overall, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 296%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 223%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest non-woven, felt and coated textile garment supplier to Canada, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X units), fivefold. Turkey (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +13.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+16.5% per year) and Turkey (+63.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments to Canada, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +9.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+11.7% per year) and Bangladesh (+2.3% 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, surging by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per unit), while the price for Thailand ($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 (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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