France: Market for Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments 2025

Market Size for Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments in France

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the French market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments, when its value decreased by -37.7% to $X. In general, consumption, however, saw a noticeable increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Production of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments in France

In value terms, production of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 29%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Exports from France

In 2021, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments from France soared to X units, picking up by 42% against the year before. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last nine-year period. 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.

In value terms, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), Spain (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main destinations of exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments from France, with a combined 55% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +14.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-woven, felt and coated textile garment exported from France were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 37% share of total exports. Italy, Belgium, Poland, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +4.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 average export price for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -32.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 5.8% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (-2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Imports into France

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments, when their volume decreased by -8.2% to X units. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +50.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 29%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments fell rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of non-woven, felt and coated textile garment to France, with a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X units), threefold. Vietnam (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+18.1% per year) and Vietnam (+24.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments to France, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+13.4% per year) and Vietnam (+8.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -21.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per unit), while the price for Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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