In 2023, Italy led European exports of cotton sewing thread, with a slight decline. France and Spain reported modest increases, while Belgium and Austria saw significant growth. Ireland's export volume sharply increased by 81.86%, contrasting a 17.68% reduction in the UK. Germany, the Netherlands, and Slovenia showed moderate increases, while Greece, Romania, and Portugal experienced declines. Eastern European countries faced challenges, as seen in Bulgaria and Slovakia's notable drops.
Future trends to watch include potential expansion in burgeoning markets like Ireland and resumption of growth in historically volatile markets like the UK, alongside broader impacts of sustainability and innovation in textile production processes.
Top countries in Export of Cotton Sewing Thread by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 661,370 | 2023 | +4.1% | -2.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 572,160 | 2023 | +13.46% | +4.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 491,070 | 2023 | +12.29% | +3.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 294,070 | 2023 | +5.5% | +46.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 183,460 | 2023 | +2.73% | +7.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovenia | 119,580 | 2023 | +2.81% | +1.46% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 106,520 | 2023 | -13.5% | -8.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 105,540 | 2023 | +5.63% | +6.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 60,020 | 2023 | -3.84% | -6.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 57,640 | 2023 | -10.42% | -13.57% | View data |
