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

Market Size for Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments in the Dominican Republic

In 2021, the Dominican market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments decreased by -8.4% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed resilient growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, production of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Exports from the Dominican Republic

For the third consecutive year, the Dominican Republic recorded growth in shipments abroad of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments, which increased by 78% to X units in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 688%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 435% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a 87% 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, Canada (X units), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +27.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+3.1% per year) and Japan (-46.5% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 7.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +37.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+19.9% per year) and Japan (-44.2% 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, falling by -27.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 92%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Japan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Canada (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Imports into the Dominican Republic

For the fourth consecutive year, the Dominican Republic recorded growth in supplies from abroad of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments, which increased by 55% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1,090% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 1,579%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest non-woven, felt and coated textile garment supplier to the Dominican Republic, with a 80% 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, Turkey (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X units), with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +55.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+84.3% per year) and the United States (+16.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments to the Dominican Republic, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 6% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +63.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+33.3% per year) and Turkey (+73.7% 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, dropping by -14.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments increased by +59.6% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 82%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Panama (+15.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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