Germany: Market for Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments 2024

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

The German market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments shrank to $X in 2021, dropping by -13.5% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +49.2% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production posted buoyant growth. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X units of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments were exported from Germany; picking up by 9.4% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments rose to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +64.5% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Poland (X units), Austria (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments from Germany, with a combined 40% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Spain, Slovakia, the UK, Romania and Ireland, which together accounted for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +23.7%), while shipments for 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 Germany were Austria ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 38% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, France, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Italy, Spain, the UK, Slovakia, Ireland and Romania, which together accounted for a further 46%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ireland, with a CAGR of +24.5%, 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 average export price for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Ireland (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Imports into Germany

In 2021, approx. X units of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments were imported into Germany; surging by 11% against the year before. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +62.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments declined sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% 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 +58.9% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 66% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest non-woven, felt and coated textile garment supplier to Germany, accounting for a 45% 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, the Netherlands (X units), threefold. Poland (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+10.5% per year) and Poland (+42.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments to Germany, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 9.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+20.3% per year) and Poland (+35.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -29.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per unit), while the price for Cambodia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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