Poland: Narrow Woven Fabric Market 2025

Narrow Woven Fabric Market Size in Poland

The Polish narrow woven fabric market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Narrow woven fabric consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Narrow Woven Fabric Production in Poland

In value terms, narrow woven fabric production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Narrow Woven Fabric Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, approx. X tons of narrow woven fabrics were exported from Poland; increasing by 4% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 21%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, narrow woven fabric exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 19%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for narrow woven fabric exports from Poland, accounting for a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, narrow woven fabric exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belarus (X tons), with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled -7.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+7.4% per year) and Belarus (+29.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Belarus ($X) constituted the largest markets for narrow woven fabric exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined 63% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Mexico, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Italy, Romania, France, Russia, Slovakia, the UK and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 20%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of +44.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average narrow woven fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +6.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 45% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Italy (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Narrow Woven Fabric Imports

Imports into Poland

Narrow woven fabric imports into Poland totaled X tons in 2021, flattening at the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 2015 when imports increased by 18%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, narrow woven fabric imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main suppliers of narrow woven fabric imports to Poland, together comprising 64% of total imports. Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, Italy, the UK and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +12.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of narrow woven fabrics to Poland, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+6.2% per year) and Belgium (-0.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average narrow woven fabric import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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