U.S.: Nonwoven Fabric Market 2020

Nonwoven Fabric Market Size in the U.S.

The revenue of the nonwoven fabric market in the U.S. amounted to $X in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, nonwoven fabric consumption continues to indicate a drastic curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Nonwoven fabric consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Nonwoven Fabric Production in the U.S.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric production amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, nonwoven fabric production continues to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Nonwoven fabric production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Nonwoven Fabric Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2018, the amount of nonwoven fabrics exported from the U.S. stood at X tons, going up by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, nonwoven fabric exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, nonwoven fabric exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, nonwoven fabric exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for nonwoven fabric exports from the U.S., with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, nonwoven fabric exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by China (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mexico amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-X% per year) and China (-X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for nonwoven fabric exported from the U.S. were Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Honduras, Belgium and Australia, which together accounted for a further X the main countries of destination, Australia experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average nonwoven fabric export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the nonwoven fabric export price continues to indicate a measured curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for nonwoven fabrics attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nonwoven Fabric Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2018, the imports of nonwoven fabrics into the U.S. amounted to X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2013 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last five years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, nonwoven fabric imports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric imports totaled $X in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2013 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, nonwoven fabric imports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (X tons) constituted the largest nonwoven fabric supplier to the U.S., with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, nonwoven fabric imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of nonwoven fabric to the U.S., comprising X% of total nonwoven fabric imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Japan (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average nonwoven fabric import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the nonwoven fabric import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for nonwoven fabrics reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform