In 2023, Italy led European production of cotton woven fabrics, weighing at most 200 g/m² for clothing, with a value of 66.17 million square meters. Portugal and Germany followed with 54.982 and 38.467 million square meters, respectively. Significant year-on-year variations were observed: Germany's production skyrocketed by 40.7%, while Austria saw a decline of 23.43%. Romania also faced a drop of 10.86%, contrasting with the Czech Republic's growth of 29.03%. Spain's production hit a low, reflecting a steep decline of 100%.
Future trends to watch include:
- A potential stabilization of the German market following its rapid growth.
- Italy and Portugal maintaining their leadership with potential further increases, given their robust production in 2023.
- Continued recovery or further declines in Austrian and Romanian output, which could impact the overall European production landscape.
- Technological advancements and sustainability initiations possibly influencing production processes and capacities across the region.
Top countries in Production of Cotton Woven Fabrics Weighing at Most 200 g/m² Used for Clothing by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Square Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 66,170,000 | 2023 | +36.96% | +15.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 54,982,000 | 2023 | -0.34% | +12.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 38,467,000 | 2023 | +25.76% | +40.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 25,939,000 | 2023 | +11.71% | +27.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 13,324,000 | 2023 | +0.021% | -23.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 6,703,400 | 2023 | +13.91% | +29.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 3,745,900 | 2023 | +8.58% | +7.41% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 2,667,200 | 2023 | +0.5% | +0.044% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 826,150 | 2023 | +53.41% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 482,740 | 2023 | -1.2% | -10.86% | View data |
