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Sri Lanka - Nonwoven Fabric - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Sri Lanka: Nonwoven Fabric Market 2025

Nonwoven Fabric Exports

Exports from Sri Lanka

In 2022, the amount of nonwoven fabrics exported from Sri Lanka fell rapidly to X tons, reducing by -34% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 479%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 246% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) was the main destination for nonwoven fabric exports from Sri Lanka, with a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, nonwoven fabric exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Singapore totaled +58.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+39.0% per year) and Germany (+71.8% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X), India ($X) and Bangladesh ($X) constituted the largest markets for nonwoven fabric exported from Sri Lanka worldwide, together accounting for 46% of total exports. Germany, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Belgium, Latvia, South Korea, the UK, Chile and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

Among the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +88.2%, saw 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 2022, the average nonwoven fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 21% 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 2017 an increase of 25%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Zealand (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nonwoven Fabric Imports

Imports into Sri Lanka

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of nonwoven fabrics, when their volume decreased by -30.1% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 49%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of nonwoven fabric to Sri Lanka, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, nonwoven fabric imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), sevenfold. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +7.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+13.9% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-13.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of nonwoven fabrics to Sri Lanka, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an 8.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+7.0% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+8.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average nonwoven fabric import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -15.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 13%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for nonwoven fabrics in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and Indonesia, together accounting for 37% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Brazil, Germany, Japan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Korea, Italy, Turkey, Mexico and Iran, which together accounted for a further 25%.

What are the largest producers of nonwoven fabrics in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of nonwoven fabric production, accounting for 30% of total volume. Moreover, nonwoven fabric production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 3.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of nonwoven fabrics to Sri Lanka?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of nonwoven fabric to Sri Lanka, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India, with a 7.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a 5.1% share.

What are the leading importers of nonwoven fabrics from Sri Lanka?

In value terms, Bangladesh, Singapore and India appeared to be the largest markets for nonwoven fabric exported from Sri Lanka worldwide, together comprising 59% of total exports. South Korea, the United States, France, Sweden, the Netherlands, Latvia, Russia, the UK, Peru and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

What is the average export price for nonwoven fabrics in Sri Lanka?

In 2021, the average nonwoven fabric export price amounted to $1,304 per ton, with a decrease of -37.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for nonwoven fabrics in Sri Lanka?

In 2021, the average nonwoven fabric import price amounted to $2,583 per ton, waning by -13% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the nonwoven fabric market in Sri Lanka. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 13951010 - Non-wovens of a weight . .25 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
Prodcom 13951020 - Non-wovens of a weight of > .25 g/m. but . .70 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
Prodcom 13951030 - Non-wovens of a weight of > .70 g/m. but . .150 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
Prodcom 13951050 - Non-wovens of a weight of > .150 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
Prodcom 13951070 - Non-wovens, coated or covered (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel)

Country coverage:

Sri Lanka

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Sri Lanka
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024