Textile Flock Market

The global market for textile flock and dust and mill neps is forecasted to see continued growth from 2022 to 2030 with an anticipated CAGR of +4.5% in volume and +6.3% in value. Key players in consumption and production include China, the United States, and India. Global imports and exports are also on the rise, with countries like Thailand and Japan leading the way. Overall, the market is expected to see stable growth in the coming years.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for textile flock and dust and mill neps worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +4.5% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 3.6M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +6.3% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $25.6B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Textile Flock And Dust And Mill Neps

In 2022, consumption of textile flock and dust and mill neps decreased by -5% to 2.5M tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +113.9% against 2012 indices. Global consumption peaked at 2.6M tons in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

The global textile flock market revenue fell to $15.6B in 2022, which is down by -5.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +118.0% against 2012 indices. Global consumption peaked at $16.6B in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (344K tons), the United States (286K tons) and India (138K tons), together comprising 30% of global consumption. Japan, Pakistan, Germany, Nigeria, Russia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Brazil, France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of +17.5%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($3.5B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($1.7B). It was followed by Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States totaled +10.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (+11.9% per year) and Brazil (+5.3% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of textile flock per capita consumption in 2022 were Germany (968 kg per 1000 persons), the United States (852 kg per 1000 persons) and Japan (842 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of +14.4%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Textile Flock And Dust And Mill Neps

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in production of textile flock and dust and mill neps, when its volume decreased by -5% to 2.5M tons. Overall, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +112.2% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 21%. Global production peaked at 2.6M tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, textile flock production contracted to $16.1B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +125.0% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 21%. Over the period under review, global production reached the maximum level at $17.1B in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (344K tons), the United States (280K tons) and India (136K tons), with a combined 30% share of global production. Japan, Pakistan, Germany, Nigeria, Russia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Brazil, the UK and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of +17.5%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Textile Flock And Dust And Mill Neps

In 2022, purchases abroad of textile flock and dust and mill neps increased by 1.4% to 65K tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +12.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, textile flock imports expanded rapidly to $456M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 19%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

Japan was the key importer of textile flock and dust and mill neps in the world, with the volume of imports resulting at 21K tons, which was near 33% of total imports in 2022. The United States (9.8K tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 15% share, followed by China (7.2%), Germany (5.6%) and France (5%). India (2.3K tons), Italy (2.1K tons), Thailand (1.7K tons), the Czech Republic (1.3K tons), Mexico (1.2K tons), the UK (1.1K tons), Austria (1K tons) and South Korea (1K tons) held a little share of total imports.

Japan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the textile flock and dust and mill neps imports, with a CAGR of +16.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Czech Republic (+10.3%), the United States (+7.7%), India (+7.0%), Thailand (+4.9%), France (+2.8%), Austria (+2.2%), China (+2.0%), Italy (+1.6%) and Mexico (+1.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Korea (-2.1%) and the UK (-2.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Japan (+20 p.p.) and the United States (+2.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2022, the share of Italy (-1.6 p.p.), France (-1.7 p.p.), South Korea (-1.8 p.p.), the UK (-2 p.p.), China (-3.1 p.p.) and Germany (-3.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Japan ($96M), the United States ($57M) and China ($38M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 42% share of global imports. Germany, India, Italy, France, Thailand, South Korea, Mexico, the Czech Republic, Austria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

Among the main importing countries, India, with a CAGR of +7.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average textile flock import price stood at $7,018 per ton in 2022, picking up by 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 7.5%. Global import price peaked at $9,286 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($15,026 per ton), while Japan ($4,503 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Textile Flock And Dust And Mill Neps

For the third year in a row, the global market recorded growth in overseas shipments of textile flock and dust and mill neps, which increased by 0.4% to 61K tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 20%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, textile flock exports declined to $340M in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $387M, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports By Country

In 2022, Thailand (18K tons) was the major exporter of textile flock and dust and mill neps, committing 29% of total exports. Japan (7.3K tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 12% share, followed by Germany (10%), the UK (10%), China (7.8%), the United States (6.1%), Indonesia (4.8%) and South Korea (4.7%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to textile flock exports from Thailand stood at +40.2%. At the same time, Indonesia (+51.8%), South Korea (+7.3%), China (+6.7%) and the UK (+5.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Indonesia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +51.8% from 2012-2022. Japan and the United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-1.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Thailand (+28 p.p.), Indonesia (+4.7 p.p.), China (+2.3 p.p.), the UK (+2.2 p.p.) and South Korea (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the United States, Japan and Germany saw its share reduced by -2.7%, -4.5% and -5.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest textile flock supplying countries worldwide were Japan ($68M), Thailand ($45M) and the United States ($44M), together accounting for 46% of global exports.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +33.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average textile flock export price amounted to $5,617 per ton, dropping by -12.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 14%. The global export price peaked at $8,502 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($11,766 per ton), while Indonesia ($1,920 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform