Narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive excluding labels, badges and similar articles market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market for narrow woven fabrics in Austria entered a prolonged contraction phase between 2018 and 2022. Market value fell from $38.9 million in 2018 to $21.3 million in 2022, a drop of 45% over the period. The decline was particularly pronounced in 2020, when the market shrank by 21% year-on-year.

A sharp reversal occurred in 2023, as market volume surged by 31% to reach $27.9 million. This recovery brought the market back to a level comparable to that of 2020, indicating a robust rebound after several years of decline.

In 2024, several industry developments took place. New online retail players such as Temu and Shein entered the Austrian market, altering distribution channels for textile products. Simultaneously, the government introduced support for retrofitting production facilities to renewable energy and enacted new circular economy and packaging regulations, affecting production costs and product labeling requirements.

Production narrow woven fabrics in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Austria's production of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 28 617 K $ US, marking a 15.4% drop from the previous year. Production peaked in 2018 at 48 772 K $ US, with an 8.2% increase that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 30.6%. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 36.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.0%.

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

Exports narrow woven fabrics from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Austria's exports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 340 t, representing a 22.6% contraction compared to the previous year. Exports reached their highest point in 2018 at 2 114 t, with a 16.3% increase that year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 26.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria's exports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) were highly diversified, with no single dominant market. Germany accounted for 31.1% of exports in kind, Czechia for 8.4%, and Turkey for 7.2%. Together, these three countries represented only 46.7% of total exports in kind, while the remaining 53.3% was distributed among numerous smaller partners, each with modest individual shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Austria's exports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value stood at 30 136 K $ US, reflecting a robust reduction of 13.6% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 46 313 K $ US, with a 9.4% increase that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 24.7%. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 28.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of Austria's exports in value terms was highly diversified. Germany accounted for 29.2% of exports in value terms, Hungary for 8.8%, and Czechia for 7.5%. Together, these three countries represented only 45.5% of total export flows, while the remaining 54.5% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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

Imports narrow woven fabrics to Austria

Imports in kind, t

Austria's imports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 710 t, equivalent to a solid decrease of 22.9% over the past year. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 32.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and China remained the leading sources in Austria's import structure for narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles). Germany accounted for 44.4% of imports in kind, the Netherlands for 8.0%, and China for 7.8%. Together, these three countries represented 60.2% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria's imports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 29 244 K $ US, reflecting a drop of 19.1% versus the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 36 422 K $ US, with a 2.6% increase that year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 17.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -6.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and China were the primary suppliers of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) to Austria. Germany accounted for 44.0% of imports in value terms, France for 8.4%, and China for 6.9%. Together, these three countries jointly accounted for 59.3% of total imports in value terms.

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

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