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Textile Finishing in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Martha Sofia Garcia Guerrero Martha Sofia Garcia Guerrero London, United Kingdom Last Updated: August 2025 SIC UK-C1313

Revenue

£15.3bn

2025-26

£15.3bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

£X.Xbn

Employees

179k

Businesses

18,113

Wages

£X.Xbn

Textile Finishing in the UK industry analysis

The performance of European textile finishers hinges mostly on the level of demand for household textiles, soft furnishings and clothing manufacturing. A few factors have influenced sales of these goods over the past few years. High inflation has cut into textile finishers’ sales. The climate crisis has also posed challenges to the industry, given the textile sector’s high environmental impact. However, the home furnishings market has offered finishers some respite, as consumer spending on home interiors has risen due to people spending more time at home amid the surge in remote working. Revenue is expected to climb at a compound annual rate of 4.2% over the five years through 2025 to €15.3 billion, including an estimated 0.5% hike in 2025.

Trends and Insights

  • Growing ethical consumption boost European textile manufacturers’ performance. This shift towards sustainability is prompting downstream textile product manufacturers to adopt environmentally friendly materials and practices, boosting demand for European-made fabrics, which are locally sourced and generally must follow more stringent ESG guidelines.
  • Fabric printing moves to eco-friendly methods. Enhanced environmental regulations and consumer preference for sustainability are driving the popularity of lower water- and energy-consuming techniques like digital printing.
  • High import penetration dilutes market concentration. An influx of fabrics from China is eroding the market share of European manufacturers due to their competitive pricing.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Textile Finishing industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

The market size of the Textile Finishing industry in the United Kingdom is £15.3bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Textile Finishing industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

There are 18,113 businesses in the Textile Finishing industry in the United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.6 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Textile Finishing industry in the United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Textile Finishing industry in the United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 5.3 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Textile Finishing industry in the United Kingdom over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Textile Finishing industry in the United Kingdom is expected to grow.

What does the Textile Finishing industry in the United Kingdom include?

Dyeing fibres and yarns and Dyeing woven fabrics are part of the Textile Finishing industry in the United Kingdom.

How competitive is the Textile Finishing industry in the United Kingdom?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Textile Finishing industry in the United Kingdom.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Textile finishing is heavily regulated. Environmental regulations necessitate wastewater management and energy-efficient processes, while companies also have to make sure they protect workers from exposure to harmful substances.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Textile Finishing in the UK industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Rising costs and fierce foreign competition cut into profit. While input costs have risen, strong competition from overseas has forced European textile finisher to keep their prices low, eating into their returns.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Textile Finishing in the UK 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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