Germany remains the top importer of textile fabric used in paper-making, although its share slightly decreased by 0.28% in 2023. The United States and China follow, with China's import share growing by 1.17%. Slovakia and South Korea saw significant year-on-year growth at 2.08% and 1.96%, respectively. Singapore's imports soared by 9.64%, becoming a noteworthy importer. However, major declines were noted in countries like Switzerland (-17.6%) and Canada (-7.14%). Other growing importers include Chile, Egypt, and Kazakhstan.
Future trends suggest a potential increase in import demand from emerging markets and countries investing in paper-making sectors, like Kazakhstan and Oman, which showed significant growth in 2023. Additionally, sustainability trends could drive more eco-friendly textile imports, challenging countries with traditional textiles to innovate and adapt.
Top countries in Import of Textile Fabric Used in Paper-Making Weighing Less Than 650 g/m2 Share by Country (US Dollars)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 16.34 | 2023 | -0.34% | -0.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 14.7 | 2023 | -0.16% | +0.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 China | 11.25 | 2023 | +1.42% | +1.17% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 6.02 | 2023 | +2.1% | +2.08% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 3.97 | 2023 | -1.03% | -1.64% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 2.97 | 2023 | +0.54% | +0.23% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Korea | 2.72 | 2023 | +1.91% | +1.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Mexico | 2.54 | 2023 | +1.06% | +1.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 2.52 | 2023 | -3.67% | -3.48% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 2.3 | 2023 | -2.57% | -2.11% | View data |
