Twine, Cordage or Textile Net Market

The global market for nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials is projected to experience growth in both volume and value terms over the next eight years. Market performance is expected to accelerate with a forecasted CAGR of +5.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, reaching a market volume of 1.5M tons and a market value of $9.9B by the end of 2030. Despite a decline in consumption in 2022, overall consumption showed a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022. China, the United States, and India were the top consumers in 2022, while China, the United States, and India were also the largest producers and exporters in the same year. Import and export volumes and values also displayed notable fluctuations over the analyzed period, with China being the top exporter and Vietnam emerging as a significant player in global exports. Average import and export prices for these materials also varied by country of destination, with Germany having the highest export price and Japan having amongst the lowest in 2022.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +5.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 1.5M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +7.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $9.9B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Nets of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Textile Materials

For the third consecutive year, the global market recorded decline in consumption of nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials, which decreased by -5.4% to 991K tons in 2022. Overall, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -14.8% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 1.2M tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the global consumption failed to regain momentum.

The size of the market for nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials worldwide declined slightly to $5.8B in 2022, with a decrease of -3.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -17.0% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $6.9B. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the global market failed to regain momentum.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (206K tons), the United States (104K tons) and India (86K tons), with a combined 40% share of global consumption. Japan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Italy, Bangladesh, Mexico, Thailand and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +8.2%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest twine, cordage or textile net markets worldwide were the United States ($1.1B), China ($920M) and India ($516M), with a combined 43% share of the global market. Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Japan, Thailand, Pakistan, Bangladesh and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +9.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of twine, cordage or textile net per capita consumption in 2022 were Italy (604 kg per 1000 persons), South Korea (343 kg per 1000 persons) and Japan (324 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +7.8%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Nets of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Textile Materials

In 2022, approx. 1.1M tons of nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials were produced worldwide; with a decrease of -3.7% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -13.7% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak volume of 1.2M tons. From 2018 to 2022, global production growth failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, twine, cordage or textile net production reduced to $6.2B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +2.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 23%. Global production peaked at $7.9B in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country

China (424K tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of twine, cordage or textile net production, accounting for 40% of total volume. Moreover, twine, cordage or textile net production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (98K tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (96K tons), with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China stood at +6.6%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the United States (+3.5% per year) and India (+6.3% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Nets of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Textile Materials

After eight years of growth, supplies from abroad of nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials decreased by -6.1% to 380K tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +54.9% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 14%. Global imports peaked at 404K tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, twine, cordage or textile net imports shrank modestly to $1.8B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 17%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.9B, and then declined in the following year.

Imports By Country

Japan (31K tons) and South Korea (26K tons) were the key importers of nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials in 2022, recording approx. 8.2% and 6.9% of total imports, respectively. France (15K tons), Indonesia (15K tons), Malaysia (13K tons), Germany (11K tons), Russia (11K tons), Norway (10K tons), Italy (8.7K tons), Spain (8.7K tons), Chile (8.7K tons), the United States (8.7K tons) and India (7.7K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +19.0%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest twine, cordage or textile net importing markets worldwide were Japan ($128M), Norway ($93M) and South Korea ($90M), together accounting for 17% of global imports. France, Germany, the United States, Russia, Chile, Malaysia, Italy, Indonesia, Spain and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Among the main importing countries, India, with a CAGR of +16.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average import price for nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials stood at $4,855 per ton in 2022, increasing by 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 7.1%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $5,259 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($8,869 per ton), while Indonesia ($2,619 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+3.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Nets of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Textile Materials

In 2022, approx. 447K tons of nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials were exported worldwide; falling by -1.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +13.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at 456K tons in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, twine, cordage or textile net exports stood at $2.3B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 16%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

In 2022, China (220K tons) was the key exporter of nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials, creating 49% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Vietnam (26K tons), creating a 5.7% share of total exports. Japan (20K tons), India (18K tons), Thailand (18K tons), Spain (13K tons), South Korea (8.4K tons), Greece (8.2K tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (7.5K tons) and Germany (7.2K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, India (+8.4%), Germany (+7.2%), Vietnam (+6.1%), Spain (+4.8%), Japan (+3.2%), Thailand (+1.5%) and Greece (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +8.4% from 2012-2022. Taiwan (Chinese) experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Korea (-2.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+5.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Thailand and South Korea saw its share reduced by -1.6% and -2.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($952M) remains the largest twine, cordage or textile net supplier worldwide, comprising 41% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($163M), with a 7% share of global exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 4.5% share.

In China, twine, cordage or textile net exports expanded at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Vietnam (+4.9% per year) and Thailand (-0.2% per year).

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average export price for nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials amounted to $5,218 per ton, surging by 4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 5.3% against the previous year. The global export price peaked at $5,593 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($11,045 per ton), while Japan ($2,834 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+1.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform