Carded or combed artificial staple fibres market in Spain, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, production of carded or combed artificial staple fibers in Spain fluctuated, dropping from 957 t in 2018 to 832 t in 2019 before recovering to 1 081 t in 2020. Market volume in physical terms followed a similar pattern, measuring 910 t in 2018, falling to 799 t in 2019, and rising to 904 t in 2020. In value terms, production value grew from $1.0 million in 2018 to $1.1 million in 2020, while the market size expanded from $267 thousand in 2018 to $656 thousand in 2020.

Import and export volumes also showed variability. Imports in kind peaked at 264 t in 2019, then declined to 138 t in 2020 and continued downward, reaching a low of 8 t in 2023 before increasing to 103 t in 2024. Exports remained relatively high, peaking at 346 t in 2022 but then decreasing to 120 t in 2024. In monetary terms, imports fluctuated, reaching $663 thousand in 2020, while exports peaked at $1.4 million in 2022.

In 2024, the market began to be influenced by new regulatory initiatives. The update of professional qualifications in the textile sector, including quality control for fibers, and the enactment of the Circular Economy Law in Madrid, promoting sustainability, started to shape production standards and industry practices.

Production carded or combed artificial staple fibres in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's production of carded or combed artificial staple fibers has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 1 108 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate increase of 8.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 60.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 17.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Spain produced 1 081 tons of carded or combed artificial staple fibers, a significant jump of 29.9% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 28.5%, averaging 8.7% per year. The lowest output was in 2019 at 832 tons, which also saw the biggest decline of 13.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports carded or combed artificial staple fibres from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Exports of carded or combed artificial staple fibers from Spain have increased for three consecutive years. In 2020, shipments totaled 315.0 tons, up 6.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 132.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 32.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, China, and Mexico were the top three markets for Spain's exports in volume, together accounting for 69.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market showed volatility during the observed period. Spain exported 1 115 thousand US dollars of carded or combed artificial staple fibers in 2020, a 9.2% increase from the previous year. The highest value was in 2018 at 1 272 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest rise of 177.8%. In contrast, 2019 recorded the biggest decline of 19.7%. From the low in 2017 to the peak in 2018, export volumes varied by a factor of 2.8.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, China, and Mexico were the main destinations for Spain's exports in value terms. Italy accounted for 45.2% of exports, China for 19.7%, and Mexico for 12.2%, together making up 77.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020

Imports carded or combed artificial staple fibres to Spain

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Spain's imports of carded or combed artificial staple fibers fell. In 2020, imports dropped to 137.9 tons, a sharp decrease of 47.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports declined by 16.3%, with an average annual decrease of 5.8%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 263.5 tons, while 2018 saw the largest increase of 38.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Turkey, and Italy were the primary sources for Spain's imports in volume. The United Kingdom contributed 40.3% of imports, Turkey 26.3%, and Italy 20.7%, together representing 87.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Spain's imports of carded or combed artificial staple fibers in value terms have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 663 thousand US dollars, up 3.5% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 43.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Germany were the key partners for Spain's imports in value terms. Italy accounted for 49.4% of imports, the United Kingdom for 24.6%, and Germany for 8.4%, together making up 82.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020