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

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

After four years of growth, the Pakistani market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments decreased by -4.8% to $X in 2021. In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value 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. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +51.5% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +62.0% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 41%. Production of peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments increased by 25% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 1,220% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments shrank significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 789% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments from Pakistan, with a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bangladesh (X units), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +68.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+22.6% per year) and Bangladesh (+190.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Sweden ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-woven, felt and coated textile garment exported from Pakistan worldwide, with a combined 75% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, France and Oman, which together accounted for a further 11%.

Among the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +120.2%, 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

The average export price for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -47.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 86% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($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 Sweden (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments into Pakistan dropped remarkably to X units, reducing by -61.6% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 333% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X units in 2020, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments declined significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 481% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X units) was the main non-woven, felt and coated textile garment supplier to Pakistan, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X units), with a 3.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +5.3%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments to Pakistan, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 6.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +30.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -50.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 161% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2020, and then contracted notably in the following year.

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 China ($X per unit), while the price for the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+23.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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