EU: Knitted Fabric Market 2020

Knitted Fabric Market Size in the EU

The revenue of the knitted fabric market in the European Union amounted to $X in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the knitted fabric market attained their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Knitted Fabric Production in the EU

The knitted fabric production amounted to X square meters in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the knitted fabric production reached their peak volume, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Knitted Fabric Exports in the EU

In 2017, approx. X square meters of knitted or crocheted fabrics (excluding pile fabrics) were exported in the European Union; jumping by X% against the previous year. The knitted fabric exports continue to indicate a deep decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the knitted fabric exports reached its maximum volume of X square meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, knitted fabric exports amounted to $X in 2017. The knitted fabric exports continue to indicate a deep setback. Over the period under review, the knitted fabric exports attained its maximum level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Knitted Fabric Exports by Country in the EU

Germany represented the main exporting country with an export of about X square meters, which reached X% of total exports. Italy (X square meters) took the second position in the ranking, followed by France (X square meters), the UK (X square meters), Austria (X square meters), Spain (X square meters), Greece (X square meters) and Poland (X square meters). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports.

Exports from Germany decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2017. Austria (-X%), France (-X%), Poland (-X%), Greece (-X%), the UK (-X%), Spain (-X%) and Italy (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Italy (X%), the UK (X%), Spain (X%), Greece (X%), Germany (X%) and France (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest knitted fabric supplier in the European Union, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In Germany, knitted fabric exports plunged by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (-X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

Knitted Fabric Export Prices by Country in the EU

In 2017, the knitted fabric export price in the European Union amounted to $X per square meter, rising by X% against the previous year. The knitted fabric export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The level of export price peaked of $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Austria ($X per square meter), while Poland ($X per thousand square meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Italy (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Knitted Fabric Imports in the EU

In 2017, the amount of knitted or crocheted fabrics (excluding pile fabrics) imported in the European Union totaled X square meters, increasing by X% against the previous year. The knitted fabric imports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of imports peaked of X square meters in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, knitted fabric imports amounted to $X in 2017. The knitted fabric imports continue to indicate an abrupt deduction. Over the period under review, the knitted fabric imports attained its maximum level of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Knitted Fabric Imports by Country in the EU

The imports of the five major importers of knitted or crocheted fabrics (excluding pile fabrics), namely Spain, the Netherlands, Hungary, France and Italy, represented more than half of total import. Romania (X square meters) ranks second in terms of the global imports with a X% share, followed by Germany (X%). The following importers - Poland (X square meters), the UK (X square meters), Bulgaria (X square meters), the Czech Republic (X square meters) and Belgium (X square meters) together made up X% 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 the Netherlands (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest knitted fabric markets worldwide were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Hungary, Romania, the Netherlands, Poland, the Czech Republic, the UK, Bulgaria and Belgium, which together accounted for a further X%.

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

Knitted Fabric Import Prices by Country in the EU

In 2017, the knitted fabric import price in the European Union amounted to $X per square meter, going down by -X% against the previous year. The knitted fabric import price continues to indicate a slight drop. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014, when the import prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for knitted or crocheted fabrics (excluding pile fabrics) reached its maximum level of $X per square meter in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it 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 Germany ($X per square meter), while the Netherlands ($X per thousand square meters) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform