Israel: Narrow Woven Fabric Market 2025

Narrow Woven Fabric Market Size in Israel

In 2021, the Israeli narrow woven fabric market increased by 11% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Narrow Woven Fabric Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2021, shipments abroad of narrow woven fabrics decreased by -27.8% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 91%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, narrow woven fabric exports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 76%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of narrow woven fabric exports from Israel, together accounting for 54% of total exports. Japan, the Netherlands, Egypt, Austria, Slovakia, Australia, Italy, China, the UK and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +538.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), the United States ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for narrow woven fabric exported from Israel worldwide, together accounting for 57% of total exports. The Netherlands, Japan, Austria, Slovakia, Australia, Italy, Egypt, Latvia, the UK and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +500.0%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average narrow woven fabric export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($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 Australia (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Narrow Woven Fabric Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2021, purchases abroad of narrow woven fabrics increased by 4.4% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 29%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, narrow woven fabric imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest narrow woven fabric supplier to Israel, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, narrow woven fabric imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Croatia (X tons), with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +9.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+4.4% per year) and Croatia (+26.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of narrow woven fabrics to Israel, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Croatia, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +8.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+3.5% per year) and Croatia (+29.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average narrow woven fabric import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 7.7% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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