Russian Federation: Narrow Woven Fabric Market 2025

Narrow Woven Fabric Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian narrow woven fabric market soared to $X in 2021, growing by 40% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% 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 +45.9% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Narrow Woven Fabric Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

Narrow woven fabric exports from Russia skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, rising by 18% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, narrow woven fabric exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 47%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons) was the main destination for narrow woven fabric exports from Russia, with a 84% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine (X tons), with a 2.2% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Uzbekistan (X tons), with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belarus totaled +17.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (-14.0% per year) and Uzbekistan (+126.0% per year).

In value terms, Belarus ($X) remains the key foreign market for narrow woven fabrics exports from Russia, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 4.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belarus stood at +9.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+3.7% per year) and Ukraine (-18.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average narrow woven fabric export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 8.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($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 Kazakhstan (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Narrow Woven Fabric Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, approx. X tons of narrow woven fabrics were imported into Russia; jumping by 24% against the year before. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 113%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, narrow woven fabric imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% 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 +26.2% against 2017 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of narrow woven fabric to Russia, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, narrow woven fabric imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belarus (X tons), threefold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +5.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (+19.4% per year) and Romania (+17.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of narrow woven fabrics to Russia, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (+3.7% per year) and Turkey (-14.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average narrow woven fabric import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 23% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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