Eastern Europe: Market for Woven Pile Fabrics And Chenille Fabrics 2025

Market Size for Woven Pile Fabrics And Chenille Fabrics in Eastern Europe

The East European pile and chenille fabric market surged to $X in 2021, growing by 18% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Woven Pile Fabrics And Chenille Fabrics in Eastern Europe

In value terms, pile and chenille fabric production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -24.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 96% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Woven Pile Fabrics And Chenille Fabrics

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, overseas shipments of woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pile and chenille fabric exports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) was the main exporter of woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics, making up 50% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Romania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Russia (X tons), together generating a 36% share of total exports. Belarus (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +36.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pile and chenille fabric supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Romania ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 82% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Romania, with a CAGR of +32.4%, 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, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 16% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+1.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Woven Pile Fabrics And Chenille Fabrics

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, the amount of woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics imported in Eastern Europe skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 18% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pile and chenille fabric imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) represented the main importer of woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics, generating 50% of total imports. Russia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Lithuania (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Romania (X tons). All these countries together took near 38% share of total imports. Belarus (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Poland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics imports, with a CAGR of +3.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Lithuania (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Bulgaria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Slovakia (-1.3%), Romania (-4.3%), Belarus (-6.7%), Ukraine (-12.0%) and Russia (-16.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Poland and Lithuania increased by +31 and +5.5 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics in Eastern Europe, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lithuania ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (+1.1% per year) and Russia (-15.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 5.4% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+7.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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