European Textiles Manufacturing Production Value Share by Country (Million Euros)

In 2023, Italy led the European textiles manufacturing production with 24.41%, though it experienced a -3.01% decrease compared to the previous year. Germany followed with 16.02%, showing a slight decline of -0.2%. The United Kingdom and France held 8.54% and 8.28% respectively, with the UK seeing a 0.67% increase and France a -0.34% decrease. Spain at 7.22% suffered a -2.16% drop, while Poland, despite being at 5.07%, showed a positive growth of 1.86%. Belgium and Portugal produced 4.43% and 4.35%, with Belgium rising by 1.43% and Portugal declining by -2.72%. The Netherlands, Czech Republic, Romania, and Switzerland held lesser shares, fluctuating between decreases and minor increases. Nordic and Eastern European countries, such as Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, exhibited mixed trends. Notably, smaller countries like Greece, Bulgaria, and Cyprus, demonstrated considerable variability, with Greece dropping by -5.39% and Cyprus rising by 2.78%. Noteworthy is Iceland’s steep decline of -42.79%.

Future trends to watch involve the potential for stabilization in large markets like Italy and Germany despite minor reductions in recent years. Eastern European countries such as Poland and Romania show promising growth signals, potentially capturing more market share. Furthermore, advancements in sustainable practices and technological innovation within the industry could reshape country-specific contributions, particularly in eco-conscious regions.