Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian market for tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds, measured in volume, grew from 3 820 metric tons in 2018 to 4 860 metric tons in 2019, an increase of 27%. This expansion was supported by significant import demand, with Austria importing synthetic products worth approximately 53.5 million USD in 2019. In value terms, the market rose from 69.9 million USD to 82.9 million USD over the same period. However, in 2020, market volume dropped to 3 926 metric tons, while value decreased to 71.6 million USD.

After 2020, data on total market volume is not available, but import and export trends provide insight. Import volume peaked at 5 509 metric tons in 2021 before declining to 4 364 metric tons in 2024. Export volume also peaked in 2021 at 1 938 metric tons and fell to 1 277 metric tons in 2024. In value terms, imports continued to rise steadily, reaching 72.2 million USD in 2024, suggesting higher unit values or a shift in product mix. Exports in value terms showed a similar pattern, peaking in 2021 at 43.7 million USD and stabilizing around 36.6 million USD in 2024.

Production tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2019, Austria's output of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds reached its peak value of 56 326 K $ US, marking a significant 15.6% increase. However, by 2020, production had declined to 49 735 K $ US, representing a substantial decrease of 11.7% compared to the previous year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2019, Austria produced 1 509 t of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds, which was the highest volume recorded and reflected a notable 23.9% increase. By 2020, production had dropped sharply to 1 027 t, showing an abrupt decline of 31.9% from 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, overall production decreased by 15.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%.

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

Exports tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds from Austria

Exports in kind, t

In 2019, Austria's exports of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds hit their lowest point at 1 627 t, with the largest decline of 7.8% recorded that year. Following a two-year reduction, exports rebounded in 2020 to 1 667 t, marking a modest increase of 2.5% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, overall exports decreased by 7.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Switzerland, and France were the principal buyers of Austrian tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds in terms of volume. Germany accounted for 26.0% of exports, Switzerland for 19.6%, and France for 15.2%, collectively making up 60.8% of total exports in kind.

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

In 2018, Austria's exports of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds reached their highest value at 36 758 K $ US. By 2019, exports had fallen to their lowest point at 33 941 K $ US, with the largest decline of 7.7% occurring that year. In 2020, exports recovered to 35 213 K $ US, showing a year-on-year increase of 3.7%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall exports decreased by 3.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Switzerland, and France were the leading destinations for Austrian exports of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds in value terms. Germany represented 40.9% of exports, Switzerland 24.9%, and France 10.7%, together accounting for 76.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds to Austria

Imports in kind, t

In 2019, Austria's imports of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds peaked at 4 978 t, with the largest increase of 14.0% recorded that year. After a two-year uptick, imports declined in 2020 to 4 566 t, showing a modest decrease of 8.3% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall imports increased by 5.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and Belgium were the main sources of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds imports to Austria in terms of volume. Germany contributed 53.8% of imports, China 19.5%, and Belgium 5.5%, collectively absorbing 78.8% of total imports in kind.

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

In 2019, Austria's imports of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds reached their maximum value at 60 506 K $ US, with the largest increase of 4.4% occurring that year. Following a two-year uptick, imports contracted in 2020 to 57 101 K $ US, indicating a moderate decrease of 5.6% compared to 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and Belgium consistently held leading positions in Austria's import structure for tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds in value terms. Germany accounted for 64.2% of imports, China for 7.9%, and Belgium for 4.2%, together making up 76.2% of total import flows.

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

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