Northern America: Narrow Woven Fabric Market 2025

Narrow Woven Fabric Market Size in Northern America

The North American narrow woven fabric market reduced modestly to $X in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Narrow Woven Fabric Production in Northern America

In value terms, narrow woven fabric production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 24%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Narrow Woven Fabric Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of narrow woven fabrics, when their volume increased by 13% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 15%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, narrow woven fabric exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) represented the largest exporter of narrow woven fabrics, achieving 72% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), comprising a 28% share of total exports.

Exports from the United States decreased at an average annual rate of -3.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Canada (+8.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +8.3% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Canada increased by +16 percentage points.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest narrow woven fabric supplier in Northern America, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

In the United States, narrow woven fabric exports decreased by an average annual rate of -1.9% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the export price increased by 15%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained 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 the United States ($X per ton), while Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.0%).

Narrow Woven Fabric Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, the amount of narrow woven fabrics imported in Northern America soared to X tons, rising by 17% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 29%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, narrow woven fabric imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main importer of narrow woven fabrics, creating 73% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), achieving a 27% share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the narrow woven fabrics imports, with a CAGR of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Canada (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of the United States (+3.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Canada (-3.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported narrow woven fabrics in Northern America, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

In the United States, narrow woven fabric imports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the import price increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (-0.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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