Coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The market for coated abrasives on textile or paper base in Spain experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2022. Starting at a value of 66.2 млн долл. in 2018, it contracted to 54.1 млн долл. in 2019 before rebounding strongly to 94.1 млн долл. in 2021. This growth continued into 2022, with the market reaching 98.1 млн долл.

A turning point came in 2023 when the market value fell by 12% to 86.3 млн долл. This decline coincided with a 4.6% drop in Spain's production of paper and cardboard, which reduced the supply of a key base material for these abrasives. In 2024, the market stabilized at 85.5 млн долл., supported by an 8.5% recovery in paper and cardboard output that improved material availability for manufacturers.

Production coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases in Spain has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 51 329 thousand US dollars, marking a 30.8% rise compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 9.5%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 3.3%. The lowest point was in 2018, with production valued at 36 425 thousand US dollars, and that year also saw the sharpest drop of 35.8%.

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

Exports coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base from Spain

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Spain exported 6 187 tonnes of coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases, showing little change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 4.1%, averaging an annual increase of 1.3%. The peak was in 2018 at 6 979 tonnes, which saw the largest rise of 17.4%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest decline of 11.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain's exports of coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. The top three destinations—France (20.2% of exports), Portugal (14.2%), and Germany (11.8%)—collectively accounted for 46.1% of total export volumes.

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

After two years of growth, Spain's exports of coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases declined in 2020. That year, exports totaled 62 778 thousand US dollars, a 5.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 16.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 66 435 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 13.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany (25.8% of export value), Portugal (16.9%), and France (14.9%) formed the key group of partners for Spain's exports of coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases. Together, they represented 57.6% of total export value.

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

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

Imports coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base to Spain

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Spain imported approximately 6 264 tonnes of coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases, a sharp reduction of 27.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 20.6%, averaging an annual decline of 7.4%. The peak was in 2019 at 8 581 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 12.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain's imports of coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases were widely dispersed across partner countries. The top three sources—Germany (21.4% of imports), Italy (15.0%), and the United Kingdom (11.7%)—together accounted for 48.1% of total import volumes.

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

Imports of coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases into Spain declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 74 436 thousand US dollars, a modest drop of 8.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 13.3%, averaging an annual decline of 4.6%. The highest value was in 2018 at 90 923 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 5.9%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest decline of 10.6%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Spain's imports of coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases in value terms were not concentrated on a few key markets. The top three sources—Germany (23.5% of import value), the United States (12.0%), and Italy (11.1%)—jointly accounted for 46.6% of total import value.

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

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