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

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

In 2021, the Irish market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments decreased by -83.1% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a resilient increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, faced a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments increased by 3.6% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments rose significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units) was the main destination for exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments from Ireland, with a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X units), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled +9.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-1.5% per year) and Spain (+8.6% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments exports from Ireland, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to +4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+4.0% per year) and Germany (-7.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 7.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 21%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Belgium (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments, when their volume decreased by -82.5% to X units. In general, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 808% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments dropped markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 755% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Belgium (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments to Ireland, together accounting for 73% of total imports. France, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, Denmark, Honduras and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Honduras (with a CAGR of +109.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-woven, felt and coated textile garment suppliers to Ireland were China ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 66% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Honduras, Denmark and Italy, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Honduras, with a CAGR of +82.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments stood at $X per unit in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 36%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, 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 the UK ($X per unit), while the price for Italy ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+22.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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