Woven fabrics of silk and silk waste market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market for woven fabrics of silk and silk waste in Austria contracted sharply between 2019 and 2024, with total market volume falling from over 1 million m² to just 34 thousand m². Domestic production mirrored this decline, dropping from 1 011 thousand m² to 28 thousand m², while imports and exports also shrank significantly over the period.

In the latter years, the broader Austrian textile industry faced a shifting regulatory and consumer landscape focused on circular economy principles. Studies on secondary raw materials and recycling gained prominence, and legislative changes in chemicals, alongside a rising CO2 price and national climate plans, increased the focus on sustainable production methods and consumer preferences.

Production woven fabrics of silk and silk waste in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. From 2019 to 2020, the difference between the highest and lowest points was 2.3 times. In 2020, Austria's production of woven fabrics of silk and silk waste was valued at 1 512 K $ US, representing a significant decrease of 56.9% compared to the previous year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K m²

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Production volume reached its highest point in 2019 and its lowest in 2017, with a 9.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Austria produced 469 K m² of woven fabrics of silk and silk waste, marking a sharp contraction of 53.6% compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Exports woven fabrics of silk and silk waste from Austria

Exports in kind, m²

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports varied significantly, with a 3.1-fold difference between the high in 2017 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Austria exported 6 479 m² of woven fabrics of silk and silk waste, which is 63.0% less than the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 2.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, m²

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Germany, and Bulgaria were the principal buyers of woven fabrics of silk and silk waste from Austria. Hungary accounted for 38.0% of exports in kind, Germany for 19.5%, and Bulgaria for 12.1%. Together, these three countries represented 69.6% 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

Exports of woven fabrics of silk and silk waste from Austria declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 538 K $ US, marking a sharp loss of 54.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 39.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 15.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 858 K $ US, with the largest increase that year at 51.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Germany, and Romania made the biggest contribution to Austria's exports in value terms. Hungary accounted for 29.8% of exports, Germany for 17.6%, and Romania for 15.6%. Together, these three countries represented 63.1% 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 woven fabrics of silk and silk waste to Austria

Imports in kind, m²

Austria's imports of woven fabrics of silk and silk waste declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports registered 12 435 m², equivalent to a loss of 54.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 65.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -29.7%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 45 394 m², with the largest increase that year at 27.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, m²

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, China, and Germany were the leading suppliers of woven fabrics of silk and silk waste to Austria. Italy accounted for 45.1% of imports in kind, China for 23.8%, and Germany for 8.9%. Their combined share reached 77.7% 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

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import volumes peaked in 2018 and bottomed out in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 4.3 times. In 2020, Austria's imports of woven fabrics of silk and silk waste amounted to 2 139 K $ US, representing a steep decline of 58.7% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 9 160 K $ US, with the largest increase that year at 129.4%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy, China, and France formed the core of Austria's imports in value terms. Italy accounted for 65.3% of imports, China for 8.1%, and France for 8.1%. Together, these three countries took 81.5% 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