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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Swedish market for narrow woven fabrics experienced significant volatility. After a modest value of 11 164 тыс. долл. США in 2018, the market contracted sharply to 5 475 тыс. долл. США by 2020, a decline largely attributable to the global COVID-19 pandemic which disrupted supply chains and dampened demand across the textile sector.

The market entered a recovery phase from 2021, growing by 33% to 7 304 тыс. долл. США that year. This resurgence was supported by industry anticipation of new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation for textiles and the growing market norm of OEKO-TEX certification, which began influencing consumer access and preferences. The upward trend continued into 2022, with the market value expanding a further 23% to 8 954 тыс. долл. США, driven by heightened investment in sustainable and recycled textile materials as circular economy principles gained prominence.

Following a 21% market correction in 2023 to 7 111 тыс. долл. США, the value rebounded strongly by 31% to 9 333 тыс. долл. США in 2024. This latest growth coincided with key industry developments, including the inauguration of Sweden's first Airlay production line for nonwovens made from recycled textiles and final preparations for the EU-wide producer responsibility scheme for textiles set to begin in 2025.

Production narrow woven fabrics in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Sweden'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 third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 5 388 K $ US, remaining broadly stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 44.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -17.7%.

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

Exports narrow woven fabrics from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's export 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 third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 810 t, reflecting a significant loss of 17.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 36.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -14.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden's exports in kind of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) were characterised by a broad spread across markets. Norway (15.4% of exports in kind), Germany (13.8% of exports in kind), and the Netherlands (10.4% of exports in kind) together accounted for only 39.7% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Sweden'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 third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 9 430 K $ US, showing little change compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 11.8%, equating to an annualized rate of -4.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of Sweden's exports in value terms remained scattered. Norway (17.4% of exports in value terms), Denmark (8.9% of exports in value terms), and Finland (7.5% of exports in value terms) together accounted for just 33.8% of total flows, with no partner emerging as clearly dominant.

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

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

Imports narrow woven fabrics to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports peaked in 2018 at 2 983 t, with the largest increase of 75.3% recorded that year. In 2020, Sweden's import volume totalled 1 175 t, marking a dramatic fall of 52.9% year-on-year. The period saw a trough in 2020, showing a 2.5-fold fluctuation from the peak in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (48.5% of imports in kind), China (16.8% of imports in kind), and the United Kingdom (3.7% of imports in kind) were the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of Sweden'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), with a combined share of 69.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Sweden'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 totalled 9 517 K $ US, marking a steep decline of 26.4% versus the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 14 192 K $ US, with the largest increase of 28.2% that year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 14%, equating to an annualized rate of -4.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (27.5% of imports in value terms), China (18.3% of imports in value terms), and Pakistan (5.4% of imports in value terms) remained the principal suppliers of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) to Sweden, jointly accounting for 51.1% of total imports in value terms.

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

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