EU: Man-Made Filament Fabric Market 2025

Man-Made Filament Fabric Market Size in the EU

The EU man-made filament fabric market contracted to $X in 2021, shrinking by -4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Production in the EU

In value terms, man-made filament fabric production fell sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 11%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, the amount of woven fabrics of man-made filaments and staple fibers exported in the European Union surged to X tons, with an increase of 16% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 378% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, man-made filament fabric exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), Greece (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Romania (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Portugal (X tons), together recording 95% of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +44.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest man-made filament fabric supplying countries in the European Union were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 55% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Belgium, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Poland, Portugal, Greece and Romania, which together accounted for a further 36%.

Greece, with a CAGR of +12.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries 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 the European Union amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 5.3% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-9.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, imports of woven fabrics of man-made filaments and staple fibers in the European Union soared to X tons, growing by 21% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 394%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, man-made filament fabric imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Greece (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) represented roughly 87% of total imports in 2021.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +49.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest man-made filament fabric importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 37% of total imports. Poland, France, Romania, the Netherlands, Portugal and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Greece, with a CAGR of +10.8%, saw 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 2021, dropping by -4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a dramatic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 7% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-18.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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