India: Man-Made Filament Fabric Market 2025

Man-Made Filament Fabric Market Size in India

The Indian man-made filament fabric market was estimated at $X in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Production in India

In value terms, man-made filament fabric production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a abrupt slump. Man-made filament fabric production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Exports

Exports from India

In 2021, the amount of woven fabrics of man-made filaments and staple fibers exported from India fell modestly to X tons, waning by -1.7% on 2020 figures. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 82%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, man-made filament fabric exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Togo (X tons) were the main destinations of man-made filament fabric exports from India, with a combined 43% share of total exports. Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Sri Lanka, the UK, Nigeria, Italy, Iran and Nepal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of +70.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for man-made filament fabric exported from India were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 33% share of total exports. Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, the UK, Nepal, Togo, Nigeria, Italy, Iran, Senegal and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of +65.1%, saw 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 fabric export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 18% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 73%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burkina Faso ($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 United Arab Emirates (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Imports

Imports into India

In 2021, imports of woven fabrics of man-made filaments and staple fibers into India skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 58% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 188% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, man-made filament fabric imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a strong increase. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest man-made filament fabric supplier to India, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, man-made filament fabric imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Malaysia (X tons), with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+2.8% per year) and Malaysia (-1.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of woven fabrics of man-made filaments and staple fibers to India, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a 3.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+4.7% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-3.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average man-made filament fabric import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -3.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price faced a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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