Germany: Man-Made Filament Yarn Market 2025

Man-Made Filament Yarn Market Size in Germany

The German man-made filament yarn market declined dramatically to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -16.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by 1.5%. Man-made filament yarn consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Man-Made Filament Yarn Production in Germany

In value terms, man-made filament yarn production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 1.4%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Man-Made Filament Yarn Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of man-made filament yarn increased by 54% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, man-made filament yarn exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible setback. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of man-made filament yarn exports from Germany, together comprising 46% 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 Finland (with a CAGR of +55.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for man-made filament yarn exported from Germany were Romania ($X), Spain ($X) and Mexico ($X), together accounting for 41% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Finland, China, Italy, France, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Poland and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 41%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Finland, with a CAGR of +44.3%, 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 man-made filament yarn export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -7.5% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

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 Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($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 the Netherlands (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Man-Made Filament Yarn Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was growth in purchases abroad of man-made filament yarn, when their volume increased by 3.5% to X tons. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, man-made filament yarn imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of man-made filament yarn imports to Germany, with a combined 76% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +82.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest man-made filament yarn suppliers to Germany, together accounting for 65% of total imports. Belgium, France, Switzerland, the UK and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +73.6%, saw 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 man-made filament yarn import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 9.4% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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