Industry Statistics and Trends
Textile Weaving in Europe key trends
Fast fashion threatens traditional European weaving manufacturers.
They face intense competition, forcing them to lower prices or risk losing market share to cheaper imports.
Europe's move towards sustainable textiles reduces demand for cheap fabrics.
Nations like France, Italy, Germany and Spain focus on sustainable textile production solutions.
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Textile Weaving in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2012-2030. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Textile Weaving in Europe market size (2020-2025)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 0.8 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €32.2bn in 2025.
Trends and Insights
Demand for high-end and luxury household textiles supports European fabric weaving companies
- There’s an ongoing surge in demand for high-quality and luxury home textiles across Europe, boosting downstream manufacturers' demand for high-quality fabrics. According to research conducted by the Government of the Netherlands, Spending in home textiles peaked in 2022, owing to the continued interest in home décor, boosted by the COVID-19 pandemic (as people stayed at home more). While spending has dipped slightly since, the European home textile market is still full of opportunities for textile preparation and spinning companies.
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Textile Weaving in Europe outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
The EU’s sustainability textile strategy could limit import competition
- In June 2023, the EU published the Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles to address the production and consumption of textiles by implementing the commitments of the European Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action Plan. The strategy will aim to have all textiles made or imported to the EU durable, repairable, recycled, free of hazardous substances and ethically produced by 2030.
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Revenue
€32.2bn
Employees
347k
Wages
€X.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
Top 5 Countries
- Slovenia +58.5%
- Romania +9.6%
- Turkey +9.0%
- Bosnia & Herzegovina +7.6%
- Spain +3.8%
Bottom 5 Countries
- Bulgaria -16.2%
- Greece -14.4%
- Denmark -12.9%
- Croatia -9.9%
- United Kingdom -6.7%
* CAGR values are for the years 2020-2025.
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Biggest companies in the Textile Weaving in Europe
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue (€m)
2025 | Profit (€m)
2025 | Profit Margin (%)
2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Porcher Industries | 490.4 | 43.2 | 8.8 | |
JAB Josef Anstoetz AG | 317.4 | 5.6 | 1.8 | |
Klopman International SRL | 147.8 | 12.9 | 8.7 |
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Textile Weaving in Europe
Products & Services Segmentation
Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Textile Weaving industry in Europe in 2025?
The market size of the Textile Weaving industry in Europe is €32.2bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Textile Weaving industry in Europe in 2025?
There are 8,510 businesses in the Textile Weaving industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.1 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Textile Weaving industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Textile Weaving industry in Europe has been growing at a CAGR of 0.8 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Textile Weaving industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Textile Weaving industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Textile Weaving industry in Europe include?
Fabric made of man-made fibres and Fabric made of natural fibres are part of the Textile Weaving industry in Europe.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Textile Weaving industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Textile Weaving industry is Turkey.
How competitive is the Textile Weaving industry in Europe?
The level of competition is low and steady in the Textile Weaving industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Textile Weaving in Austria
- Textile Weaving in Romania
- Textile Weaving in Hungary
- Textile Weaving in the UK
- Textile Weaving in Norway
- Textile Weaving in Germany
- Textile Weaving in Finland
- Textile Weaving in Croatia
- Textile Weaving in Greece
- Textile Weaving in Russia
- Textile Weaving in Switzerland
- Textile Weaving in Poland
- Textile Weaving in Slovakia
- Textile Weaving in Slovenia
- Textile Weaving in Bulgaria
- Textile Weaving in Iceland
- Textile Weaving in Portugal
- Textile Weaving in Serbia
- Textile Weaving in Czechia
- Textile Weaving in Sweden
- Textile Weaving in Turkey
- Textile Weaving in Ireland
- Textile Weaving in Estonia
- Textile Weaving in Europe
- Textile Weaving & Finishing in the UK
- Textile Weaving in Germany
- Textile Weaving in Spain
- Textile Weaving in France
- Textile Weaving in the Netherlands
- Textile Weaving in Belgium
- Textile Weaving in Italy
- Textile Weaving in Lithuania
- Textile Weaving in Denmark
- Textile Weaving in Latvia
- Textile Weaving in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry use looms to create fabrics by interlacing two sets of threads – warp (vertical) and weft (horizontal) – at right angles. Looms range from traditional, hand-operated frames to complex, mechanised systems, depending on the type of company and the threads used can be made of natural fibres (think cotton, wool and silk) or synthetic (made of petroleum derivatives, or inorganic fibres like glass and ceramics).
Related Terms
YarnLoomFabricWhat's included in this industry?
Fabric made of man-made fibresFabric made of natural fibresCompanies
Porcher IndustriesJAB Josef Anstoetz AGKlopman International SRLIndustry Code
1312 - Weaving of textiles in Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
Demand for high-end and luxury household textiles supports European fabric weaving companies
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Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2025 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Textile Weaving in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
- Employees in the Textile Weaving in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
- Business in the Textile Weaving in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
- Profit in the Textile Weaving in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Textile Weaving in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Textile Weaving in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Textile Weaving in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Textile Weaving in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
The surge in fast fashion drives demand for eco-friendly fabrics. Manufacturers are pursuing eco-conscious alternatives like organic cotton and recycled materials amid increased consumer environmental awareness.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Textile Weaving in Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Textile Weaving in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Textile Weaving in Europe industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Largest Importer
- Smallest Importer
- Total Imports into Europe
- Largest Exporter
- Smallest Exporter
- Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2025)
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2025)
Industry Geographic Breakdown
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue (2025)
- IVA (2025)
- Enterprises (2025)
- Employment (2025)
- Exports (2025)
- Imports (2025)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
High import penetration weakens concentration. The substantial influx of weaving fabric from China erodes the market share of European manufacturers because of its competitive pricing.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Companies
Market Share
Charts
- Industry Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
Companies
Data Tables
Top 12 companies by market share:
- Market share (2025)
- Revenue (2025)
- Profit (2025)
- Profit Margin (2025)
Data Tables
- Countries of operation for Porcher Industries
- Countries of operation for JAB Josef Anstoetz AG
- Countries of operation for Klopman International SRL
- Countries of operation for Lameirinho Industria Textil SA
- Countries of operation for Chargeurs SA
- Countries of operation for Heathcoat Fabrics Ltd
- Countries of operation for Albini Group SpA
- Countries of operation for Tejidos Royo SL
- Countries of operation for Polontex SA
- Countries of operation for Clear Edge Germany GmbH
- Countries of operation for Rubelli SpA
- Countries of operation for AW Hainsworth & Sons Ltd
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Tariffs significantly impact the weaving industry because of high import volumes. Despite this, environmental regulations do not directly impact the industry as processes like bleaching and dyeing are carried out in other sectors like spinning and textile finishing.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Textile Weaving in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Surging input costs are reducing textile weaver’s profitability. Despite price increases and the transition to eco-friendly alternatives, companies are burdened with absorbing some costs, thereby reducing profits.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Textile Weaving in Europe industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and bottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2025)
- Business Growth (2025)
- Job Growth (2025)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2025)
- Imports/Demand (2025)
- Exports/Revenue (2025)
- Revenue per Employee (2025)
- Wages/Revenue (2025)
- Employees per Establishment (2025)
- Average Wage (2025)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
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