In 2023, Portugal was the dominant exporter of cotton woven fabrics for medical use, with significant growth of 8.8% to 96.564 million square meters. Greece also saw substantial growth, increasing by 26.16% to 2.6042 million square meters. While Poland experienced a dramatic surge of 884.59%, reaching 0.37012 million square meters, Austria, Spain, and other nations exhibited moderate growth. However, the Netherlands and Denmark saw declines, with reductions of 9.71% and 42.34%, respectively. Smaller markets like Sweden, Luxembourg, and Finland showed varying levels of decrease, whereas Finland remained stable.
Future trends to watch include Portugal's potential consolidation as a market leader. Poland's remarkable growth trajectory suggests it could increase its market share substantially. The continuous decrease in the Netherlands might require strategic intervention to reverse the downward trend. Additionally, as global medical needs evolve, the demand for these fabrics may fluctuate, affecting European exports accordingly.
Top countries in Export of Cotton Woven Fabrics Weighing at Most 100 g/m² Used for Medical Gauzes, Bandages and Dressings by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Square Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 96,564,000 | 2023 | +22.36% | +8.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 2,604,200 | 2023 | +5.4% | +26.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 565,210 | 2023 | +8.28% | +3.82% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 388,040 | 2023 | +2.58% | +4.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 370,120 | 2023 | +5.85% | +884.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 331,120 | 2021 | +111.17% | -38.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 288,990 | 2021 | +137.88% | +11.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 271,450 | 2023 | +7.68% | -9.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 235,390 | 2021 | -47.67% | +8.6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 215,300 | 2021 | +224.66% | -40.18% | View data |
