Germany: Technical Textiles Market 2024

Technical Textiles Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German technical textiles market decreased by -10.3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Technical Textiles Production in Germany

In value terms, technical textiles production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 3%. Technical textiles production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Technical Textiles Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, overseas shipments of textile products and articles for technical uses increased by 15% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, technical textiles exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of technical textiles exports from Germany, with a combined 26% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, the Netherlands, Austria, Romania, Slovakia, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, China and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +22.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for technical textiles exported from Germany were the United States ($X), Poland ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 23% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, France, Austria, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Turkey, Belgium and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further 38%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +17.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average technical textiles export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 5.1%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Technical Textiles Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, purchases abroad of textile products and articles for technical uses increased by 19% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, technical textiles imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of technical textiles imports to Germany, together accounting for 41% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +12.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest technical textiles suppliers to Germany were Switzerland ($X), Poland ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 36% of total imports. China, the Czech Republic, Belgium, the United States, the Netherlands, Sweden, Italy, Spain, France and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +10.0%, 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 2021, the average technical textiles import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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