Ireland: Narrow Woven Fabric Market 2025

Narrow Woven Fabric Market Size in Ireland

In 2021, the Irish narrow woven fabric market increased by 38% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a mild downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Narrow Woven Fabric Production in Ireland

In value terms, narrow woven fabric production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 29%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Narrow Woven Fabric Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, overseas shipments of narrow woven fabrics were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp curtailment. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, narrow woven fabric exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), China (X tons) and the United States (X kg) were the main destinations of narrow woven fabric exports from Ireland, with a combined 83% share 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 China (with a CAGR of +139.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for narrow woven fabric exported from Ireland were China ($X), the UK ($X) and Japan ($X), together accounting for 80% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +126.1%, 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

In 2021, the average narrow woven fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -11% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 684%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 (+21.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Narrow Woven Fabric Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, the amount of narrow woven fabrics imported into Ireland skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 36% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, narrow woven fabric imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +70.0% against 2017 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of narrow woven fabric imports to Ireland, with a combined 82% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Taiwan (Chinese), the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Denmark, India, the United States, Italy and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +30.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest narrow woven fabric suppliers to Ireland were China ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 75% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), the Netherlands, Turkey, Germany, India, Denmark, the United States, Italy and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Among the main suppliers, Denmark, with a CAGR of +33.1%, 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 narrow woven fabric import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 30%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+26.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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