China: Textile Tubing Market 2025

Textile Tubing Market Size in China

In 2022, the Chinese textile tubing market decreased by -1.5% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, consumption, however, saw strong growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Textile Tubing Production in China

In value terms, textile tubing production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 2016 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. Textile tubing production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Textile Tubing Exports

Exports from China

Textile tubing exports from China amounted to X tons in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, textile tubing exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 2014 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), India (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of textile tubing exports from China, together accounting for 25% of total exports. Italy, Poland, Vietnam, the Netherlands, Brazil, Thailand, Germany, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bangladesh lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +14.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing exports from China, comprising 15% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 5.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +6.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+2.8% per year) and Italy (-0.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average textile tubing export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 7.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 28%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Textile Tubing Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, the amount of textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing imported into China rose slightly to X tons, with an increase of 3.2% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 71% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, textile tubing imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 46% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main suppliers of textile tubing imports to China, together accounting for 69% of total imports. The United States, France, the UK, Mexico, South Korea and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +36.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest textile tubing suppliers to China were Japan ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 70% of total imports. Switzerland, the United States, the UK, Mexico, South Korea and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Mexico, with a CAGR of +31.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average textile tubing import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 54% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+18.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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