China: Market for Woven Pile Fabrics And Chenille Fabrics 2025

Market Size for Woven Pile Fabrics And Chenille Fabrics in China

In 2021, the Chinese pile and chenille fabric market decreased by -22.7% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption showed a slight curtailment. Pile and chenille fabric consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Woven Pile Fabrics And Chenille Fabrics in China

In value terms, pile and chenille fabric production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 16%. Pile and chenille fabric production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Woven Pile Fabrics And Chenille Fabrics

Exports from China

In 2021, exports of woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics from China soared to X tons, rising by 16% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pile and chenille fabric exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 22%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) were the main destinations of pile and chenille fabric exports from China, with a combined 39% share of total exports. Poland, the United Arab Emirates, Mexico, the UK, Germany, Russia, Jordan, Indonesia, Egypt and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +20.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pile and chenille fabric exported from China were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Vietnam ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 47% share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +15.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average pile and chenille fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 19%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Woven Pile Fabrics And Chenille Fabrics

Imports into China

After eight years of decline, purchases abroad of woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics increased by 5.4% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pile and chenille fabric imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Korea (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pile and chenille fabric to China, with a 29% share of total imports. Moreover, pile and chenille fabric imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Korea stood at -12.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (-5.7% per year) and Italy (+1.7% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics to China, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with an 8.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Japan totaled +4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-3.5% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-15.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pile and chenille fabric import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 16% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pile and chenille fabric import price increased by +13.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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