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The European Nonwoven Fabric Market Slows Down Near $7.6B

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The European Nonwoven Fabric Market Slows Down Near $7.6B

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘EU – Nonwoven Fabric – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

The EU nonwoven fabric market declined slightly to $7.6B in 2019, stabilizing at 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). In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $7.6B in 2018, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Consumption by Country

Germany (384K tonnes) remains the largest nonwoven fabric consuming country in the European Union, accounting for 21% of total volume. Moreover, nonwoven fabric consumption in Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Poland (190K tonnes), twofold. Italy (182K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 10% share.

From 2014 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume in Germany stood at +4.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (+3.0% per year) and Italy (-8.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest nonwoven fabric markets in the European Union were Germany ($1.8B), Italy ($895M) and France ($685M), together comprising 44% of the total market. These countries were followed by Poland, the Czech Republic, the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Austria and Romania, which together accounted for a further 45%.

In 2019, the highest levels of nonwoven fabric per capita consumption was registered in the Czech Republic (13 kg per person), followed by Belgium (5.42 kg per person), Poland (5 kg per person) and the Netherlands (4.92 kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of nonwoven fabric was estimated at 3.52 kg per person.

Production in the EU

In 2019, production of nonwoven fabrics increased by 3.2% to 1.9M tonnes for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2014 to 2019; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 7.2% y-o-y. As a result, production attained the peak volume of 2.1M tonnes. From 2017 to 2019, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

Production by Country

The countries with the highest volumes of nonwoven fabric production in 2019 were Germany (517K tonnes), Italy (367K tonnes) and the Czech Republic (185K tonnes), together accounting for 55% of total production. France, Spain, Poland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, the UK, Denmark and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2014 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of nonwoven fabric production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by the Netherlands, while nonwoven fabric production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports in the EU

For the sixth year in a row, the European Union recorded growth in overseas purchases of nonwoven fabrics, which increased by 3.8% to 1.4M tonnes in 2019. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2014 to 2019; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. In value terms, nonwoven fabric imports dropped to $5.9B (IndexBox estimates) in 2019.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Germany (253K tonnes), followed by Poland (164K tonnes), the UK (143K tonnes), France (116K tonnes), Italy (100K tonnes), Belgium (96K tonnes), the Czech Republic (94K tonnes), the Netherlands (80K tonnes) and Spain (78K tonnes) were the largest importers of nonwoven fabrics, together generating 78% of total imports. Austria (41K tonnes), Romania (38K tonnes) and Sweden (35K tonnes) occupied a little share of total imports.

From 2014 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Romania, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($1.2B) constitutes the largest market for imported nonwoven fabrics in the European Union, comprising 19% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Poland ($553M), with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 8.3% share.

In Germany, nonwoven fabric imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2014-2019. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+3.4% per year) and the UK (-2.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the nonwoven fabric import price in the European Union amounted to $4,147 per tonne, dropping by -5.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $4,635 per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Italy ($4,843 per tonne) and Romania ($4,811 per tonne), while Poland ($3,382 per tonne) and the UK ($3,438 per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

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U.S. Menswear Market – Rising Work Clothes Consumption Buoys Current Market Growth

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘U.S. Men’s And Boys’ Cut And Sew Apparel Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2025′. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

The revenue of the menswear market in the U.S. amounted to $2.9B in 2018, jumping by 5.6% 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). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018, when the market value increased by 5.6% against the previous year. In that year, the menswear market reached its peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Menswear Production in the U.S.

In value terms, menswear production totaled $1.7B in 2018. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, with an increase of 5.3% y-o-y.

Exports from the U.S.

In 2018, menswear exports from the U.S. totaled 39 tonnes, waning by -25.9% against the previous year. Overall, menswear exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016, with an increase of 83% year-to-year. In that year, menswear exports reached their peak of 82 tonnes. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of menswear exports remained at a lower figure. In value terms, menswear exports totaled $416K (IndexBox estimates) in 2018. Over the period under review, menswear exports continue to indicate an abrupt drop. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, when exports increased by 110% y-o-y. In that year, menswear exports attained their peak of $1.1M. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of menswear exports failed to regain its momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (10 tonnes), New Zealand (5.8 tonnes) and Jamaica (4.3 tonnes) were the main destinations of menswear exports from the U.S., with a combined 52% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (+1,931.7% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Jamaica ($122K) emerged as the key foreign market for menswear exports from the U.S., comprising 29% of total menswear exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by New Zealand ($44K), with a 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 9.1% share.

Export Prices by Country

The average menswear export price stood at $11 per kg in 2018, declining by -16.1% against the previous year. In general, the menswear export price continues to indicate a drastic deduction. Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Jamaica ($28 per kg), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($1 per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to New Zealand, while the export prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports into the U.S.

Menswear imports into the U.S. totaled 70K tonnes in 2018, surging by 9.6% against the previous year. In value terms, menswear imports amounted to $785M (IndexBox estimates) in 2018.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (30K tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of menswear to the U.S., accounting for a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, menswear imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second largest supplier, Honduras (9.4K tonnes), threefold. Viet Nam (9.1K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2013 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Honduras (+6.2% per year) and Viet Nam (+9.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($285M) constituted the largest supplier of menswear to the U.S., comprising 36% of total menswear imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Viet Nam ($136M), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Honduras, with a 9.5% share.

Import Prices by Country

The average menswear import price stood at $11 per kg in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the menswear import price, however, continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016, when the average import price increased by 0.4% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average import prices for men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel attained their peak figure at $12 per kg in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest import price was Jordan ($23 per kg), while the price for Pakistan ($5.9 per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Cambodia, while the import prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

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Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami 2019 to Set Stage for New Era in Retail Ecosystem

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From May 28-30, US and Latin American apparel industry professionals — from buyers to sellers throughout the B2B and B2C supply chain — will converge at the Mana Wynwood Conference Center in Miami for the industry leading Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami (ATSM) show.

The event — originally scheduled to take place a week earlier — has revised its dates to take place alongside North America’s No. 2 fashion event, Miami Fashion Week, bringing to Miami an unprecedented opportunity for industry professionals to benefit first-hand from the latest developments transforming the fashion industry from design to production.

Launched in 2018, ATSM is returning to Miami double in size, connecting attendees with a wider variety of sourcing partners, product categories and service providers, and delivering a world-class seminar speaker roster. With ATSM and Miami Fashion Week now occurring on the same dates just a few blocks away from each other, it is expected that more than 12,000 industry professionals will be in South Florida during this time.

“The overwhelming response of the show is a reflection of the success of last year’s event as well as a market need for apparel and textile professionals to adapt to changing trade realities and keep up with the future of the industry,” said Jason Prescott, CEO of JP Communications, producer of the show and publisher of North America’s leading of business to business trade platforms TopTenWholesale.com and Manufacturer.com.

Apparel and textile trends

In addition to experiencing the latest fashion production trends first hand, ATSM visitors will learn about the key role cyberspace is now playing in the sourcing ecosystem and how eCommerce, which was once a topic confined to retail businesses, must now be understood and implemented by suppliers and SAAS businesses throughout the entire sourcing supply, show organizers said.

Attendees will have opportunities for Q&A with speakers and panelists on the subjects of B2B omni-channel marketing, dropshipping, B2B2C software solutions, near-shoring and reshoring, cross-border eCommerce for factories and online retailers, and more to be announced.

New show sections announced

ATSM 2019 has announced the launch of a dedicated Footwear Pavilion, a Technical Textiles section and live demonstrations of state-of-the-art machinery. As robotic automation in manufacturing is increasingly adopted, the ability to produce merchandise at lower cost will allow microbrands to add more design seasons to their collections and new designers to enter the market.

ATSM is supported by manufacturers and industry partners across the globe, including the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT), the largest textile and apparel trade agency in both China and the world.