In 2023, Italy remained the leading exporter of woven fabrics of combed wool or fine animal hair, dominating the market with a considerable margin. China followed as the second-largest exporter, albeit with a smaller market share. Both Italy and China displayed positive year-on-year growth rates at 0.85% and 0.03%, respectively. Contrastingly, Germany saw a substantial decline of 6.41%, followed by the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom with slight decreases. Notable growth was observed in Romania and the United Arab Emirates, while significant reductions were evident in Peru and the United States, driven by a drastic -35.12% decline in the latter.
Future trends to watch include the potential expansion in Eastern Europe, with countries like the Czech Republic and Romania gaining momentum. The rise in fabric exports from Portugal and Morocco also suggests diversifying European network activities. In addition, the decline of traditionally strong markets like the United States and Germany points to potential shifts in global trading hubs. Emphasis on sustainable production and innovations in fabric technology could redefine market leaders, providing opportunities for emerging exporters to compete more effectively. Monitoring these patterns will be critical as demand patterns evolve globally.
Top countries in Export of Woven Fabrics of Combed Wool or of Combed Fine Animal Hair of a Weight Not Exceeding 300 g/m2 by Country
| # | 10 Countries | US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 787,060,000 | 2023 | +1.2% | +0.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 180,000,000 | 2023 | +0.45% | +0.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 64,955,000 | 2023 | -5.5% | -6.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 64,562,000 | 2023 | +1.04% | -1.83% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 51,613,000 | 2023 | -0.63% | -0.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 35,847,000 | 2023 | +4.54% | +4.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Japan | 28,658,000 | 2023 | -8.14% | -8.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 14,202,000 | 2023 | +3.81% | -0.09% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 11,858,000 | 2023 | +1.48% | +1.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 10,476,000 | 2023 | +2.65% | +2.72% | View data |
