Eastern Asia: Combed Wool Market 2020

Combed Wool Market Size in Eastern Asia

The revenue of the combed wool market in Eastern Asia amounted to $X in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The combed wool consumption continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the combed wool market reached their peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the combed wool market stood at a somewhat lower level.

Combed Wool Production in Eastern Asia

In 2017, the amount of wool or animal hair (including wool tops) produced in Eastern Asia totaled X tons, standing approx. at the previous year. The combed wool production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The volume of combed wool production peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Combed Wool Exports in Eastern Asia

The exports stood at X tons in 2017, remaining constant against the previous year. The combed wool exports continue to indicate a slight deduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the combed wool exports attained their peak volume of X tons. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the combed wool exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, combed wool exports amounted to $X in 2017. The combed wool exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Combed Wool Exports by Country in Eastern Asia

China prevails in combed wool exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), achieving X% share of total exports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of wool or animal hair (including wool tops) exports. Taiwan, Chinese (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Taiwan, Chinese (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while China saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest combed wool supplier in Eastern Asia, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Taiwan, Chinese ($X), with a X% share of global exports.

In China, combed wool exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017.

Combed Wool Export Prices by Country in Eastern Asia

In 2017, the combed wool export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per kg, jumping by X% against the previous year. The combed wool export price continues to indicate a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for wool or animal hair (including wool tops) attained its peak figure level of $X per kg in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Average export prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, major exporting countries recorded the following export prices: in China ($X per kg) and Taiwan, Chinese ($X per kg), while Taiwan, Chinese ($X per kg) and China ($X per kg) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Taiwan, Chinese (+X% per year).

Combed Wool Imports in Eastern Asia

The imports stood at X tons in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The combed wool imports continue to indicate a drastic drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, combed wool imports stood at $X in 2017. The combed wool imports continue to indicate a significant descent. Over the period under review, the combed wool imports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Combed Wool Imports by Country in Eastern Asia

In 2017, China (X tons), Japan (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) represented the key importers of wool or animal hair (including wool tops) in Eastern Asia, creating X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), achieving X% share of total imports. China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) held the slight share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Taiwan, Chinese (-X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Taiwan, Chinese and China, Hong Kong SAR, which together accounted for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries , Taiwan, Chinese (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Combed Wool Import Prices by Country in Eastern Asia

The combed wool import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per kg in 2017, remaining constant against the previous year. The import price indicated a conspicuous growth from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the combed wool import price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when the import prices increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for wool or animal hair (including wool tops) attained their peak level of $X per kg. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the import prices for wool or animal hair (including wool tops) stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was China, Hong Kong SAR ($X per kg), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by China, Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform