Canada: Man-Made Filament Fabric Market 2025

Man-Made Filament Fabric Market Size in Canada

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Canadian man-made filament fabric market, when its value decreased by -3.7% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable reduction. Man-made filament fabric consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Production in Canada

In value terms, man-made filament fabric production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2021, shipments abroad of woven fabrics of man-made filaments and staple fibers decreased by -9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, man-made filament fabric exports declined slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for man-made filament fabric exports from Canada, with a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, man-made filament fabric exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Finland (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to -2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+5.8% per year) and Cuba (+486.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for woven fabrics of man-made filaments and staple fibers exports from Canada, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 2.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled -2.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+7.2% per year) and Cuba (+378.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average man-made filament fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 9.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cuba ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2021, approx. X tons of woven fabrics of man-made filaments and staple fibers were imported into Canada; increasing by 11% on the previous year. In general, imports saw a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 325% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, man-made filament fabric imports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 4.5%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of man-made filament fabric imports to Canada, together accounting for 78% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +20.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest man-made filament fabric suppliers to Canada, with a combined 72% share of total imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, Turkey, Taiwan (Chinese), Vietnam and Pakistan, which together accounted for a further 15%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +11.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average man-made filament fabric import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 326% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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