EU: Market for Polyester Tow And Staple, Not Carded, Combed Or Otherwise Processed For Spinning 2025

Market Size for Polyester Tow And Staple, Not Carded, Combed Or Otherwise Processed For Spinning in the EU

The EU market for polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning declined to $X in 2022, which is down by -6.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Production of Polyester Tow And Staple, Not Carded, Combed Or Otherwise Processed For Spinning in the EU

In value terms, production of polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 34%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Polyester Tow And Staple, Not Carded, Combed Or Otherwise Processed For Spinning

Exports in the EU

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, when their volume increased by 52% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, namely Germany, Ireland and Romania, represented more than half of total export. Belgium (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 7.8% share, followed by Poland (6.6%), Bulgaria (6%) and the Czech Republic (5.9%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +14.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Ireland ($X) and Romania ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 68% share of total exports. Belgium, the Czech Republic, Poland and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Among the main exporting countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +14.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 36% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+0.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Polyester Tow And Staple, Not Carded, Combed Or Otherwise Processed For Spinning

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning were imported in the European Union; dropping by -9.6% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 9.6%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, imports of polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning in 2022 were Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons), France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Slovenia (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons), together amounting to 91% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +14.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 46% share of total imports. Poland, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Portugal and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

Among the main importing countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +11.0%, 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 the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 20%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Slovenia ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+0.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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