Portugal: Textile Flock Market 2025

Textile Flock Market Size in Portugal

In 2022, the Portuguese textile flock market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Textile Flock Production in Portugal

In value terms, textile flock production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Textile Flock Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2020, overseas shipments of textile flock and dust and mill neps decreased by X% to X kg for the first time since 2015, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, exports recorded a significant curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, textile flock exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sao Tome and Principe (X kg) was the main destination for textile flock exports from Portugal, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sao Tome and Principe was relatively modest.

In value terms, Sao Tome and Principe ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for textile flock and dust and mill neps exports from Portugal.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sao Tome and Principe was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average textile flock export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Sao Tome and Principe.

From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Angola amounted to X% per year.

Textile Flock Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of textile flock and dust and mill neps, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, textile flock imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X kg) were the main suppliers of textile flock imports to Portugal, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of textile flock and dust and mill neps to Portugal, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average textile flock import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, textile flock import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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