Eastern Europe: Man-Made Filament Fabric Market 2025

Man-Made Filament Fabric Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European man-made filament fabric market fell to $X in 2021, shrinking by -11.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, man-made filament fabric production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

Man-made filament fabric exports surged to X tons in 2021, growing by 20% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 283% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, man-made filament fabric exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 43% of total exports. Romania (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an 18% share, followed by Poland (17%) and Lithuania (6.4%). Russia (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to man-made filament fabric exports from the Czech Republic stood at +27.8%. At the same time, Romania (+31.9%), Poland (+30.2%), Lithuania (+26.7%), Russia (+26.3%), Belarus (+13.2%) and Hungary (+4.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +31.9% from 2012-2021. The Czech Republic (+11 p.p.), Romania (+7.7 p.p.) and Poland (+6.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belarus and Hungary saw its share reduced by -3.8% and -10.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest man-made filament fabric supplying countries in Eastern Europe were the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined 55% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +9.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, falling by -3.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 13%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (-3.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, overseas purchases of woven fabrics of man-made filaments and staple fibers increased by 35% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 175%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, man-made filament fabric imports totaled $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented the largest importers of woven fabrics of man-made filaments and staple fibers in 2021, recording approx. 33% and 30% of total imports, respectively. Romania (X tons) took a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Czech Republic (5.6%) and Slovakia (5%). The following importers - Bulgaria (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) - each amounted to a 5.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +38.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Romania ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 60% share of total imports. Bulgaria, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +7.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -15.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 13%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (-14.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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