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

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

The MERCOSUR market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments reduced to $X in 2021, which is down by -5.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments reduced dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, approx. X units of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments were exported in MERCOSUR; with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 84%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments shrank markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 192%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X units), Paraguay (X units) and Colombia (X units) was the main exporter of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments in MERCOSUR, committing 89% of total export. It was distantly followed by Chile (X units), comprising a 6.4% share of total exports. Peru (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Paraguay (with a CAGR of +62.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Paraguay ($X), Colombia ($X) and Chile ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 75% share of total exports.

Paraguay, with a CAGR of +51.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -32% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 59%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per unit), while Brazil ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+11.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Imports in MERCOSUR

Imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments expanded sharply to X units in 2021, surging by 11% compared with 2020 figures. Total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% 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 +111.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments stood at $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +84.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 50%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Chile (X units) was the main importer of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments, generating 44% of total imports. Brazil (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 20% share, followed by Peru (13%), Argentina (8.7%) and Venezuela (6.1%). Uruguay (X units) and Colombia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Chile was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-woven, felt and coated textile garments imports, with a CAGR of +14.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Peru (+10.2%), Uruguay (+7.5%), Venezuela (+5.5%) and Brazil (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Colombia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Argentina (-11.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Chile (+26 p.p.) and Peru (+5.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Brazil (-4.7 p.p.) and Argentina (-27.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest non-woven, felt and coated textile garment importing markets in MERCOSUR were Chile ($X), Brazil ($X) and Peru ($X), with a combined 75% share of total imports.

Peru, with a CAGR of +11.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -6.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per unit), while Venezuela ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+5.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform