Italy: Market for Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments 2025

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

The Italian market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments declined notably to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -15.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +68.9% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 488% against the previous year. Production of peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Exports from Italy

In 2021, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments from Italy stood at X units, surging by 4.6% compared with 2020. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments expanded notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Croatia (X units), Russia (X units) and Spain (X units) were the main destinations of exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments from Italy, with a combined 50% 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 Croatia (with a CAGR of +36.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-woven, felt and coated textile garment exported from Italy were Russia ($X), the United States ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X), together comprising 43% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Germany, France, Switzerland, China, Japan, Spain, Croatia, Greece and Tunisia, which together accounted for a further 37%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +19.1%, 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 export price for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 23%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($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 the UK (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Imports into Italy

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments decreased by -32.9% to X units in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 110%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments declined sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 188% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest non-woven, felt and coated textile garment supplier to Italy, with a 32% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Sri Lanka (X units), with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +8.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+20.3% per year) and Sri Lanka (+141.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments to Italy, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with an 8.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+47.3% per year) and Spain (+15.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 4.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Belgium ($X per unit), while the price for Sri Lanka ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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