Sewing thread of man-made filaments market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The market for sewing thread of man-made filaments in Spain showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2024. After starting at USD 26 315 thousand in 2018, market size dipped to USD 22 940 thousand in 2019, then recovered to USD 24 840 thousand in 2020 and reached a peak of USD 26 088 thousand in 2021. A sharp contraction followed, with the market falling to USD 18 507 thousand in 2022 and further to USD 15 438 thousand in 2023.

Industry developments during this period included the September 2023 launch of Cradle to Cradle Certified™ cotton threads by American & Efird, offering brands a more sustainable option. In December 2024, Grupo Coats PLC introduced a new line of 100% recycled polyester sewing thread, aimed at reducing the carbon footprint and meeting the growing demand for sustainable materials. These innovations reflected a broader global shift toward eco-friendly textiles and automation in synthetic thread manufacturing.

By 2024, the market decline slowed significantly, stabilizing at USD 15 003 thousand. The Spanish textile sector's established reliance on synthetic fibers, which constitute at least 60% of textile production, provided a base for ongoing demand, even as EU-wide developments in circular economy and textile waste regulations began to shape the market context.

Production sewing thread of man-made filaments in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Spain's output of sewing thread made from man-made filaments was valued at 18 528 thousand US dollars, marking a 13.4% increase compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 16 341 thousand US dollars, while the highest occurred in 2018 at 19 093 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline took place in 2019, with a drop of 14.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Spain produced 649.0 tonnes of sewing thread from man-made filaments, showing a solid 11.3% increase from the year before. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.2%, translating to an annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest production level was in 2019 at 583.0 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 5.7%.

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

Exports sewing thread of man-made filaments from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's exports of sewing thread made from man-made filaments declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the export volume was 775 tonnes, reflecting a moderate 3.1% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 20.3%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 7.3%. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 1 149 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 18.2%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 30.4% decrease.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Morocco, and Germany were the primary destinations for Spain's exports of sewing thread from man-made filaments in volume terms. France accounted for 21.0% of exports, Morocco for 20.5%, and Germany for 19.2%, together making up 60.7% of total export 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

After two years of decline, Spain's exports of sewing thread from man-made filaments in value terms increased in 2020. The export value reached 15 328 thousand US dollars, representing a 22.5% year-over-year advance. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 12.5%, with an annual growth rate of 4.0%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 12 511 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 5.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Morocco, and France were the key markets for Spain's exports of sewing thread from man-made filaments in value terms. Together, they accounted for 76.3% of total export 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 sewing thread of man-made filaments to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's imports of sewing thread made from man-made filaments declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the import volume was 2 244 tonnes, showing no significant change compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 14.9%, which corresponds to an annualized decline of 5.2%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France were the leading suppliers of sewing thread from man-made filaments to Spain in volume terms. The United Kingdom contributed 25.9% of imports, Germany 22.1%, and France 18.5%, with their combined share reaching 66.5% of total import 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

In 2020, Spain's imports of sewing thread from man-made filaments in value terms reached 21 640 thousand US dollars, a 13.2% increase year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 9.4%, equivalent to an annual growth rate of 3.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 19 109 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 6.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United Kingdom, and France played dominant roles in Spain's imports of sewing thread from man-made filaments in value terms. Germany accounted for 52.5% of imports, the United Kingdom for 12.8%, and France for 9.5%, jointly making up 74.7% of total import flows.

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

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