Slovakia: Man-Made Filament Fabric Market 2025

Man-Made Filament Fabric Market Size in Slovakia

In 2021, the Slovak man-made filament fabric market increased by 130% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded strong growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Production in Slovakia

In value terms, man-made filament fabric production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2021, the amount of woven fabrics of man-made filaments and staple fibers exported from Slovakia reached X tons, picking up by 3.1% on the year before. In general, exports posted a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 174% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, man-made filament fabric exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for man-made filament fabric exports from Slovakia, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, man-made filament fabric exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), more than tenfold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey stood at +148.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (-14.8% per year) and the Czech Republic (-7.7% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for woven fabrics of man-made filaments and staple fibers exports from Slovakia, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 6.7% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey amounted to +96.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (-15.7% per year) and the Czech Republic (-12.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average man-made filament fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 34%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 (+20.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, overseas purchases of woven fabrics of man-made filaments and staple fibers increased by 159% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 437% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, man-made filament fabric imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a remarkable increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest man-made filament fabric supplier to Slovakia, accounting for a 9.1% share of total imports. Moreover, man-made filament fabric imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland amounted to +62.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+33.3% per year) and Germany (+7.3% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of woven fabrics of man-made filaments and staple fibers to Slovakia, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland amounted to +61.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+0.6% per year) and Italy (+1.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average man-made filament fabric import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($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 United States (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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