Eastern Asia: Market for Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments 2025

Market Size for Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments in Eastern Asia

The East Asian market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments skyrocketed to $X in 2021, rising by 248% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments in Eastern Asia

In value terms, production of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments declined remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +50.1% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Exports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Exports in Eastern Asia

Exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments reduced notably to X units in 2021, with a decrease of -53.7% against 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 188% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 223%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) was the key exporter of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments in Eastern Asia, making up 99% of total export.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-woven, felt and coated textile garments exports, with a CAGR of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021. While the share of China (+2.1 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) also remains the largest non-woven, felt and coated textile garment supplier in Eastern Asia.

In China, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -16.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 12% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -2.7% per year.

Imports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments increased by 0.3% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Japan was the largest importing country with an import of around X units, which finished at 52% of total imports. South Korea (X units) took a 26% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Hong Kong SAR (8.5%), China (7.7%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (5.1%).

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +18.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-woven, felt and coated textile garments in Eastern Asia, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Japan was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-2.2% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-5.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -22.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 7% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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