In 2024, Germany leads European production of man-made fibres with 128.31 million kilograms, followed by Belgium at 64.695 million kilograms. Portugal, Italy, and Poland record moderate outputs of 33.53, 28.204, and 25.018 million kilograms, respectively. Denmark (22.448 million kilograms) and Hungary (12.862 million kilograms) present lower outputs, while Lithuania, France, the United Kingdom, and Slovakia produce below 3 million kilograms each.
Comparing to 2023, Germany had a marginal increase of 0.38%, while Belgium (-13.28%) and Italy (-11.76%) saw significant declines. Portugal's production decreased by 2.97%, whereas Poland experienced a growth of 1.44%. Denmark faced a notable decline of 21.84%, and the United Kingdom's production decreased by 23.67%. Lithuania's output grew by 6.26%, and Hungary, France, and Slovakia saw no change.
The European market for man-made fibres shows mixed trends, with leading countries like Germany maintaining production levels and others, such as Belgium and Denmark, experiencing declines. Future trends to watch include technological advancements in fibre production, shifts in demand due to sustainability concerns, and economic factors influencing production costs and investment in the sector.
Top countries in Production of Man-Made Fibres by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 128,310,000 | 2023 | +0.52% | +0.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 64,695,000 | 2023 | +19.16% | -13.28% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 33,530,000 | 2023 | -2.93% | -2.97% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 28,204,000 | 2023 | +24.74% | -11.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 25,018,000 | 2023 | +2.96% | +1.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 22,448,000 | 2023 | +0.0082% | -21.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 12,862,000 | 2023 | +36.89% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 2,941,100 | 2023 | +2.44% | +6.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 2,347,800 | 2023 | +49.13% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 2,246,500 | 2023 | +2.54% | -23.67% | View data |
