U.S.: Narrow Woven Fabric Market 2025

Narrow Woven Fabric Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. narrow woven fabric market reduced slightly to $X in 2021, which is down by -1.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Narrow Woven Fabric Production in the U.S.

In value terms, narrow woven fabric production declined to $X in 2021. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 18%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Narrow Woven Fabric Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, shipments abroad of narrow woven fabrics was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, narrow woven fabric exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight reduction. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for narrow woven fabric exports from the United States, with a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, narrow woven fabric exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), twofold. Honduras (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mexico was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-2.5% per year) and Honduras (-7.7% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for narrow woven fabrics exports from the United States, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Honduras, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mexico totaled +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-1.0% per year) and Honduras (-9.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average narrow woven fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.1% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nicaragua ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Honduras ($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 El Salvador (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Narrow Woven Fabric Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of narrow woven fabrics, when their volume increased by 14% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, narrow woven fabric imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of narrow woven fabric imports to the United States, together accounting for 64% of total imports. Vietnam, Canada, India and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +23.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), China ($X) and Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest narrow woven fabric suppliers to the United States, with a combined 62% share of total imports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +26.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average narrow woven fabric import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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