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

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

In 2021, the Thai market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments decreased by -37.3% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Exports from Thailand

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments increased by 58% to X units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports saw buoyant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments from Thailand, with a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X units), with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +10.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+14.7% per year) and France (+8.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-woven, felt and coated textile garment exported from Thailand were Hong Kong SAR ($X), the United States ($X) and Australia ($X), with a combined 58% share of total exports.

Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +26.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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, waning by -19.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 9.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Imports into Thailand

In 2021, approx. X units of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments were imported into Thailand; increasing by 58% on the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments expanded sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 101%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest non-woven, felt and coated textile garment supplier to Thailand, accounting for a 77% 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, Myanmar (X units), ninefold. Vietnam (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +32.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Myanmar (+154.8% per year) and Vietnam (+62.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments to Thailand, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Myanmar ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +29.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Myanmar (+108.8% per year) and Vietnam (+69.2% 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, shrinking by -30.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 40%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

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 Myanmar ($X per unit), while the price for Cambodia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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