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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for narrow woven fabrics in Germany showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2024. Market size grew from $168.4 million in 2018 to a peak of $254.6 million in 2021, representing an increase of over 50% in three years. However, following 2021, the market contracted, declining to $151.8 million by 2024.

In the later years of the period, the industry saw significant technological advancements. In 2023, Lindauer DORNIER GmbH developed innovative weaving processes for producing complex 3D fabrics used in lightweight components for aerospace and automotive applications. The following year, Freudenberg launched a new series of polyester-based fabrics to enhance drive belt durability, while other manufacturers introduced aramid-based fabrics for protective clothing, focusing on improved strength and environmental resistance for industrial uses.

Production narrow woven fabrics in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Germany, 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 337.0 million US dollars, marking a modest drop of 3.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 3.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.3%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 357.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 10.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports narrow woven fabrics from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany exported 23 692 tonnes of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) in 2020, representing a decline of 13.4% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 16.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -6.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 1.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports in kind were distributed across multiple partners without a clear dominant market. Poland accounted for 17.9% of exports in kind, Czechia for 12.3%, and Romania for 11.8%. Together, these three countries represented just 41.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) from Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 258.0 million US dollars, a notable fall of 12.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 12.9%, equating to an annualized rate of -4.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 305.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 3.2%.

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

The structure of Germany's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 shows a diversified set of trading partners. Poland contributed 11.2% of exports in value terms, Romania 8.0%, and Czechia 7.9%. Combined, these three countries accounted for only 27.1% of total export flows, with the remaining 72.9% spread across numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Imports narrow woven fabrics to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's import volume 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 amounted to 11 238 tonnes, a slight fall of 0.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 5.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.8%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 12 134 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 6.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 2.2%.

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

Data from 2017 to 2020 indicate that Germany's imports in kind of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) were not concentrated on a few key sources. China accounted for 20.1% of imports in kind, Slovakia for 13.3%, and Czechia for 10.6%. Together, these three countries represented only 44.0% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) to Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 102.2 million US dollars, a gradual decrease of 3.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 10.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 116.8 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 9.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 2.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Austria, and France were among the largest suppliers of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) to Germany in value terms. China accounted for 18.6% of imports in value terms, Austria for 8.3%, and France for 8.1%. However, even combined, these three countries represented just 35.0% of total imports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

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