What this market covers
Narrow woven fabrics up to thirty centimetres wide of man-made fibres, excluding elastic, pile fabrics, labels and badges.
Typical segments
- Ribbons
- Webbing
- Tapes
- Binding tape
Why this market is moving now
- World trade grew 14% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
Key figures
Global figures for this market, with the year each one describes. Use Cite to copy a reference to this page.
| Figure | Value | Year | Cite |
|---|---|---|---|
| World exports of man-made fibre narrow fabric (HS 580632) were worth $2.39 billion in 2024. | 2.39 USD billion | 2024 | |
| World exports were 14% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($2.10 billion), calculated from the annual totals. | +14 % since 2019 | 2024 | |
| China was the largest exporter in 2024, with 40% of world exports ($965.8 million). | 40 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| The three largest exporters, China, Germany and Taiwan, shipped 56% of world exports in 2024. | 56 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| The United States was the largest importer in 2024, buying $284.1 million, or 12% of world imports. | 12 % of world imports | 2024 | |
| 50 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 50 countries | 2024 | |
| The average world export price was about $7.52 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 7.52 USD per kg | 2024 | |
| Countries exported 317.8 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 317.8 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
Calculated figures (shares, changes and prices per kilogram) are plain arithmetic on the reported values. Read how we work.
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Garment makers
- Bag makers
- Gift packaging suppliers
Largest exporting countries, 2024
Largest importing countries, 2024
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the global market - 03Global market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Countries and regions
Demand, supply and trade by country and region - 05Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 06Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 07Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 08Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 09Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 10Opportunities and risks
For new entrants, suppliers and investors - 11Method and assumptions
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the global man-made fibre narrow fabric market?
There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 580632 reached $2.39 billion in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.
Which countries export the most man-made fibre narrow fabric?
China led world exports in 2024 with 40% of the total, followed by Germany, Taiwan and the United States.
Which countries import the most man-made fibre narrow fabric?
The United States was the largest importer in 2024, followed by Mexico, Vietnam and Cambodia.
Is world trade in man-made fibre narrow fabric growing?
World exports were 14% higher in 2024 than in 2019.
What is the average export price of man-made fibre narrow fabric?
Dividing world export value by weight gives about $7.52 per kilogram in 2024.
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