Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garment Market

The global market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments is expected to see steady growth in consumption, with market volume projected to reach 4.7B units and market value estimated to reach $156B by 2030. Despite a decrease in consumption in 2022, overall consumption has shown resilient growth. Production of these garments also saw a decline in 2022, after a strong expansion in previous years. On the import side, global imports of non-woven garments increased, with the United States dominating the market. In terms of exports, China remains the largest supplier of these garments, with a significant share of the global market. Overall, the market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments is dynamic and expected to continue to evolve over the coming years.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.5% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 4.7B units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $156B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

After two years of growth, consumption of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments decreased by -15.3% to 3.9B units in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, posted buoyant growth. Global consumption peaked at 4.6B units in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

The size of the market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments worldwide fell to $112.8B in 2022, declining by -7.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +60.9% against 2017 indices. Global consumption peaked at $122B in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (1.5B units), the United States (818M units) and India (137M units), with a combined 63% share of global consumption. The Netherlands, Indonesia, Nigeria, Russia, Pakistan and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +29.7%), while garments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-woven, felt and coated textile garment markets worldwide were China ($11.6B), India ($6.1B) and the United States ($5.3B), with a combined 20% share of the global market. Pakistan, Turkey, the Netherlands, Indonesia, Russia and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +33.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while garments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of per capita consumption of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments was registered in the Netherlands (5.9 units per person), followed by the United States (2.4 units per person), China (1 units per person) and Turkey (0.7 units per person), while the world average per capita consumption of non-woven, felt and coated textile garment was estimated at 0.5 units per person.

In the Netherlands, per capita consumption of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments expanded at an average annual rate of +29.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: the United States (+12.1% per year) and China (+18.2% per year).

Production

World Production of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

In 2022, production of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments decreased by -6.5% to 4.6B units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, production, however, posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 152% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production of attained the maximum volume at 4.9B units in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, production of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments declined to $112.7B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +62.5% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 30%. Global production peaked at $122.1B in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Production By Country

China (3B units) constituted the country with the largest volume of production of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments, accounting for 65% of total volume. Moreover, production of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (206M units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (138M units), with a 3% share.

In China, production of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments increased at an average annual rate of +15.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+7.4% per year) and India (+2.6% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Global imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments totaled 1.3B units in 2022, increasing by 1.9% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 195% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.8B units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of global imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments shrank slightly to $13.6B in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 128% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $24.8B. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of global imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports By Country

The United States dominates garments structure, resulting at 660M units, which was near 52% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Germany (61M units), achieving a 4.8% share of total imports. France (50M units), Spain (41M units), Japan (33M units), Belgium (32M units), the Netherlands (31M units), the UK (25M units), Togo (25M units) and Italy (25M units) took a little share of total imports.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +15.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Togo (+48.9%), Spain (+11.9%), Belgium (+6.0%), the Netherlands (+5.8%), Italy (+5.7%), France (+5.1%), Germany (+4.3%) and Japan (+3.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Togo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +48.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the UK (-2.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United States and Togo increased by +22 and +1.9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($2.8B) constitutes the largest market for imported non-woven, felt and coated textile garments worldwide, comprising 20% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($1.2B), with a 9.2% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a 7% share.

In the United States, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+4.4% per year) and France (+5.2% per year).

Import Prices By Country

The average import price for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments stood at $11 per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -6% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 5.9%. Global import price peaked at $18 per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($24 per unit), while Togo ($0.6 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+6.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

In 2022, approx. 2B units of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments were exported worldwide; with an increase of 26% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 257% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 2.5B units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the global exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments totaled $14.4B in 2022. In general, exports recorded a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 100%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $23.5B. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the global exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports By Country

China prevails in garments structure, reaching 1.5B units, which was near 77% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - the United States (47M units), Vietnam (46M units), the Netherlands (42M units), Cambodia (36M units) and Bangladesh (35M units) - each accounted for a 10% share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +13.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bangladesh (+24.2%), Cambodia (+19.0%), the Netherlands (+15.3%), the United States (+11.9%) and Vietnam (+8.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +24.2% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China increased by +12 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($4.9B) remains the largest non-woven, felt and coated textile garment supplier worldwide, comprising 34% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($1.3B), with an 8.9% share of global exports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 5.9% share.

In China, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+6.3% per year) and Bangladesh (+26.6% per year).

Export Prices By Country

The average export price for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments stood at $7.3 per unit in 2022, falling by -20% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 2.4%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $18 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($28 per unit), while China ($3.2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+1.9%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform