Canada: Nonwoven Fabric Market 2024

Nonwoven Fabric Market Size in Canada

The Canadian nonwoven fabric market fell to $X in 2022, reducing by -5.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed measured growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Nonwoven Fabric Production in Canada

In value terms, nonwoven fabric production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 60%. Nonwoven fabric production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Nonwoven Fabric Exports

Exports from Canada

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of nonwoven fabrics decreased by -7.1% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 19%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric exports totaled $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for nonwoven fabric exports from Canada, accounting for a approx. 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +3.1%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for nonwoven fabrics exports from Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +4.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nonwoven fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +1.2% per year.

Nonwoven Fabric Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, overseas purchases of nonwoven fabrics decreased by -22.6% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 59%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 +50.2% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 21%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of nonwoven fabric to Canada, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, nonwoven fabric imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at -1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+15.0% per year) and Germany (+7.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of nonwoven fabrics to Canada, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 9.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled +3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+14.0% per year) and Germany (+10.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nonwoven fabric import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 65%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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