Turkey: Nonwoven Fabric Market 2024

Nonwoven Fabric Market Size in Turkey

In 2022, the Turkish nonwoven fabric market decreased by -7.1% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a strong increase. Nonwoven fabric consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Nonwoven Fabric Production in Turkey

In value terms, nonwoven fabric production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 717% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Nonwoven Fabric Exports

Exports from Turkey

For the eleventh consecutive year, Turkey recorded growth in shipments abroad of nonwoven fabrics, which increased by 8.5% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 26%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of nonwoven fabric exports from Turkey, together accounting for 25% of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Egypt, Algeria, Spain, Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Morocco, Iran and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +23.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), the UK ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for nonwoven fabric exported from Turkey worldwide, with a combined 26% share of total exports. Germany, Egypt, the Czech Republic, Algeria, Spain, Iran, Morocco, Poland, Romania and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +24.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 2022, the average nonwoven fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 7.2%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Iran (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Nonwoven Fabric Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, overseas purchases of nonwoven fabrics decreased by -13.4% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 55%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of nonwoven fabric imports to Turkey, together comprising 31% of total imports. Egypt, Israel, the Czech Republic, France, Spain, North Macedonia, India, Sweden and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +22.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest nonwoven fabric suppliers to Turkey were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 36% share of total imports. Egypt, France, the Czech Republic, Israel, Spain, Sweden, India, North Macedonia and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +20.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nonwoven fabric import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 26% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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