Southern Asia: Nonwoven Fabric Market 2025

Nonwoven Fabric Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian nonwoven fabric market reached $X in 2022, increasing by 5.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Nonwoven Fabric Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, nonwoven fabric production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 27%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Nonwoven Fabric Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

After ten years of growth, shipments abroad of nonwoven fabrics decreased by -40% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

India dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 94% of total exports in 2022. Sri Lanka (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from India increased at an average annual rate of +11.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Sri Lanka (+24.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sri Lanka emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +24.5% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Sri Lanka increased by +2.7 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest nonwoven fabric supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sri Lanka ($X), with a 3.2% share of total exports.

In India, nonwoven fabric exports expanded at an average annual rate of +10.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Sri Lanka stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-1.1%).

Nonwoven Fabric Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, nonwoven fabric imports in Southern Asia fell sharply to X tons, dropping by -31.3% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 43%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

India represented the main importer of nonwoven fabrics in Southern Asia, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near 51% of total imports in 2022. Bangladesh (X tons) held a 23% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Pakistan (18%) and Sri Lanka (5.7%).

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bangladesh (+19.8%), Pakistan (+5.2%) and Sri Lanka (+3.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +19.8% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Bangladesh increased by +15 percentage points.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported nonwoven fabrics in Southern Asia, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with an 18% share.

In India, nonwoven fabric imports increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (+21.1% per year) and Pakistan (+9.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 34% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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