Driven by rising demand for non-woven, felt, and coated textile garments in Asia, the market is expected to maintain an upward consumption trend over the next decade, according to recent research. Market growth is forecast to moderate, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.9% between 2024 and 2035, reaching an estimated 542 million units by the end of 2035. In value terms, the market is projected to increase at a CAGR of 2.2%, achieving a total worth of US $ 98.4 billion (nominal wholesale prices) by 2035.
In 2024, the countries with the highest consumption volumes were China (123 million units), India (68 million units), and Turkey (43 million units), together representing 53% of total consumption. China also led in market value at US $ 34.9 billion, followed by India at US $ 7.3 billion, with Turkey ranking third.
China dominates production of non-woven, felt, and coated textile garments, generating 341 million units, roughly 51% of the total market. Its output exceeds that of India, the second-largest producer, by a factor of five. Turkey ranked third with 43 million units, holding a 6.3% share of production.
China was also the largest importer, receiving approximately 8.1 million units, accounting for 34% of total imports. Other notable importers included Qatar (2.8 million units), Thailand (2.4 million units), the Philippines (1.8 million units), and Saudi Arabia (1.2 million units), collectively representing 34% of total imports. Smaller import volumes were reported by South Korea (1.05 million units), Japan (978,000 units), Turkey (700,000 units), Oman (671,000 units), and Malaysia (548,000 units). In value terms, Japan (US $ 640 million), South Korea (US $ 385 million), and China (US $ 331 million) were the top importers, together accounting for 64% of total import value, with other countries such as Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand trailing behind.
On the export front, China continued to dominate, shipping 226 million units, nearly 88% of total Asian exports in 2024. Other exporters included Cambodia (4.5 million units), Vietnam (4.4 million units), and Thailand (4.2 million units), each with a roughly 5% share. In value terms, China remained the largest supplier at US $ 3.7 billion, representing 52% of total exports, followed by Vietnam (US $ 1.3 billion, 19% share) and Cambodia (US $ 0.25 billion, 3.5% share).
