Coconut, Abaca, Ramie and other Vegetable Textile Fibre Market

The article provides a detailed analysis of the global market for coconut, abaca, ramie, and other vegetable textile fibers from 2022 to 2030. It discusses consumption trends, market performance forecasts, and key exporting countries such as China, India, and Brazil. The article also covers production volumes, harvested areas, import and export trends, as well as average prices for these textile fibers. Overall, it offers valuable insights into the dynamics and growth opportunities in the global vegetable textile fiber market.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibre worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +2.3% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 2.4M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $1.8B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Coconut, Abaca, Ramie and other Vegetable Textile Fibres

In 2022, approx. 2M tons of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres were consumed worldwide; with an increase of 3.5% compared with 2021. In general, consumption, however, saw a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, global consumption of reached the maximum volume at 2.4M tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The value of the market for coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres worldwide reduced to $1.2B in 2022, which is down by -1.7% 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). Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs at $1.5B in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Consumption By Country

China (713K tons) remains the largest coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibre consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 35% of total volume. Moreover, consumption of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Indonesia (168K tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Brazil (158K tons), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Indonesia (-0.9% per year) and Brazil (+0.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibre markets worldwide were China ($232M), Brazil ($171M) and Canada ($65M), together accounting for 38% of the global market. The United States, Tanzania, the UK, Indonesia, India, Vietnam and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Among the main consuming countries, the UK, with a CAGR of +8.8%, saw the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while fibres for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibre per capita consumption in 2022 were Canada (1,273 kg per 1000 persons), Brazil (736 kg per 1000 persons) and the UK (733 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +6.0%), while fibres for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Coconut, Abaca, Ramie and other Vegetable Textile Fibres

In 2022, production of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres decreased by -0.1% to 2.8M tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 6%. As a result, production reached the peak volume of 2.8M tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. The general positive trend in terms output was largely conditioned by a relatively flat trend pattern of the harvested area and modest growth in yield figures.

In value terms, production of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres reduced to $1.9B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, global production of attained the maximum level at $2.4B in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

India (1.2M tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of production of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres, comprising approx. 42% of total volume. Moreover, production of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Sri Lanka (458K tons), threefold. Indonesia (196K tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.1% share.

In India, production of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Sri Lanka (+1.3% per year) and Indonesia (-1.5% per year).

Yield

The global average yield of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres fell to 2.3 tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 8.6%. The global yield peaked at 2.4 tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Harvested Area

In 2022, approx. 1.2M ha of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres were harvested worldwide; remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 5.6% against the previous year. The global harvested area peaked at 1.4M ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports

World Imports of Coconut, Abaca, Ramie and other Vegetable Textile Fibres

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres decreased by -11.8% to 1.1M tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at 1.3M tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, imports of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres dropped to $628M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 +62.6% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at $714M in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports By Country

China dominates fibres structure, recording 666K tons, which was near 58% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United States (94K tons), achieving an 8.2% share of total imports. The UK (50K tons), Spain (34K tons), the Netherlands (25K tons), the United Arab Emirates (22K tons), Canada (22K tons) and Germany (19K tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibre imports into China stood at +2.2%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+10.4%), Canada (+7.7%), the UK (+6.6%), the United States (+3.5%), Spain (+3.0%) and Germany (+2.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +10.4% from 2012-2022. The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of China (-6.2 p.p.) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($212M) constitutes the largest market for imported coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres worldwide, comprising 34% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($61M), with a 9.7% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 9.1% share.

In China, imports of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+6.9% per year) and the UK (+9.3% per year).

Import Prices By Country

The average import price for coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres stood at $548 per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $550 per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($1,149 per ton), while China ($318 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+7.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Coconut, Abaca, Ramie and other Vegetable Textile Fibres

In 2022, overseas shipments of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres decreased by -10.8% to 1.9M tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 +67.5% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 21%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 2.1M tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, exports of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres reduced remarkably to $778M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 38%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $973M, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Exports By Country

In 2022, India (1M tons) represented the major exporter of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres, making up 54% of total exports. Sri Lanka (429K tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 23% share, followed by the Philippines (6.3%). The following exporters - Vietnam (46K tons), Thailand (44K tons), Belgium (40K tons), Brazil (35K tons) and Kenya (32K tons) - each finished at an 11% share of total exports.

Exports from India increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (+33.4%), the Philippines (+21.6%), Kenya (+10.6%) and Sri Lanka (+3.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +33.4% from 2012-2022. Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Thailand (-1.5%) and Vietnam (-8.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of India (+11 p.p.), the Philippines (+4.8 p.p.) and Belgium (+2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of Thailand (-2.2 p.p.), Sri Lanka (-4.8 p.p.) and Vietnam (-7.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibre supplying countries worldwide were India ($312M), Sri Lanka ($213M) and Kenya ($55M), with a combined 74% share of global exports. Brazil, the Philippines, Vietnam, Belgium and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +15.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average export price for coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres stood at $416 per ton in 2022, dropping by -10.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $464 per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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 Kenya ($1,710 per ton), while Thailand ($176 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+3.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform