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

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

In 2021, the Singaporean market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments decreased by -90% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 258% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Exports from Singapore

In 2021, the amount of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments exported from Singapore surged to X units, jumping by 143% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X units) was the main destination for exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments from Singapore, accounting for a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Thailand (X units), with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Indonesia amounted to -33.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+57.6% per year) and Thailand (+32.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-woven, felt and coated textile garment exported from Singapore were Malaysia ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Vietnam ($X), with a combined 40% share of total exports. Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong SAR, South Korea, Italy, Luxembourg, Australia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

Among the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +134.9%, 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 export price for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments amounted to $X per unit, declining by -50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 109%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($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 Australia (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Imports into Singapore

In 2021, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments into Singapore dropped markedly to X units, declining by -82.6% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 779% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments dropped markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 996%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest non-woven, felt and coated textile garment supplier to Singapore, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Vietnam (X units), with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +9.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (-0.3% per year) and Vietnam (+6.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments to Singapore, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a 4.6% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +19.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+14.4% per year) and the United States (+12.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -17.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2020, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+17.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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