EU: Sewing Thread Market 2025

Sewing Thread Market Size in the EU

After three years of decline, the EU sewing thread market increased by 38% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sewing Thread Production in the EU

In value terms, sewing thread production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 17%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Sewing Thread Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of sewing thread of man-made filaments or staple fibers increased by 1.4% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 13%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sewing thread exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Romania (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) represented the main exporters of sewing thread of man-made filaments or staple fibers, together generating 72% of total exports. Spain (X tons), France (X tons), Slovenia (X tons), Poland (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +12.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest sewing thread supplier in the European Union, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.7% share.

In Germany, sewing thread exports contracted by an average annual rate of -1.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+1.9% per year) and Italy (-0.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sewing Thread Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of sewing thread of man-made filaments or staple fibers were imported in the European Union; declining by -10.8% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sewing thread imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of sewing thread imports in 2022 were Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Romania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons), together recording 88% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +8.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Romania ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 47% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Italy, with a CAGR of +2.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw modest growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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 Czech Republic (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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