Germany: Net Fabric Market 2025

Net Fabric Market Size in Germany

The German net fabric market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Net Fabric Production in Germany

In value terms, net fabric production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 31%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Net Fabric Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of tulles and other net fabrics decreased by -32.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 53%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, net fabric exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of net fabric exports from Germany, with a combined 57% share of total exports. Austria, Slovakia, Switzerland, the UK, the Czech Republic, Russia, Italy and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +21.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, France ($X), Poland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for net fabric exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 44% share of total exports. Austria, Slovakia, the UK, Switzerland, Russia, Italy, Belgium and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +26.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average net fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.2% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, net fabric export price increased by +94.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 83% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Net Fabric Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, supplies from abroad of tulles and other net fabrics was finally on the rise to reach X tons after five years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, net fabric imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of net fabric to Germany, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, net fabric imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Switzerland (X tons), with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at -3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+2.0% per year) and Switzerland (-8.0% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tulles and other net fabrics to Germany, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey stood at -9.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (-3.3% per year) and China (-2.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average net fabric import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -29.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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