EU: Market for Jute And Jute-Like Fibers 2025

Market Size for Jute And Jute-Like Fibers in the EU

The EU jute and jute-like fibers market amounted to $X in 2022, with an increase of 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a prominent expansion. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Production of Jute And Jute-Like Fibers in the EU

In value terms, jute and jute-like fibers production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 15%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Belgium (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of jute and jute-like fibers production, comprising approx. 91% of total volume. Moreover, jute and jute-like fibers production in Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Portugal (X tons), more than tenfold.

In Belgium, jute and jute-like fibers production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Exports of Jute And Jute-Like Fibers

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of jute and jute-like fibers decreased by -6% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, jute and jute-like fibers exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) was the largest exporter of jute and jute-like fibers, achieving 67% of total exports. Germany (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by France (X tons). All these countries together took near 17% share of total exports. Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of jute and jute-like fibers. At the same time, Portugal (+29.0%), Italy (+21.0%), Germany (+11.4%) and the Netherlands (+4.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Portugal emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +29.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, France (-4.0%) and Spain (-5.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Germany, Italy and Portugal increased by +7.7, +2.6 and +2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest jute and jute-like fibers supplier in the European Union, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Belgium amounted to +2.6%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+12.4% per year) and the Netherlands (-1.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 21% against the previous year. Export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, jute and jute-like fibers export price increased by +84.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 40% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+7.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Jute And Jute-Like Fibers

Imports in the EU

Jute and jute-like fibers imports totaled X tons in 2022, increasing by 3.4% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 57%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, jute and jute-like fibers imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 143%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of jute and jute-like fibers imports in 2022 were Germany (X tons), France (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together finishing at 79% of total import. The Netherlands (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Slovenia (X tons). All these countries together held near 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +36.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 60% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +34.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 55% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+8.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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