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Textile Finishing in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

UK-C1313 July 2024 Factsheet

Revenue

£932.1m

2019-2024 2.2 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

1,475

2019-2024 4.8 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

1,475

2019-2024 6.0 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

£XXX.Xm

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Textile Finishing in the UK market size outlook

Total value and annual change from from 2014-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Industry Statistics and Rankings

How does this industry perform in United Kingdom compared to Europe?

Country Benchmarking

Industry Data United Kingdom

Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.

Revenue
#4 In Europe
Business
#4 In Europe
Employees
#9 In Europe
Wages
#5 In Europe

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The performance European textile finishers hinges 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. Nonetheless, revenue is expected to drop at a compound annual rate of 1.4% over the five years through 2024 to €15.6 billion, including an estimated 1% slump in 2024.

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Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024

Biggest companies in the Textile Finishing in the UK

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (£m)
2024
Profit (£m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
Klopman International SRL
147.8
12.8
8.7
Heathcoat Fabrics Ltd
59.1
5.2
8.8
Rubelli SpA
31.0
2.8
8.9

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Textile Finishing in the UK industry in United Kingdom in 2024?

The market size of the Textile Finishing in the UK industry in United Kingdom is £932.1m in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Textile Finishing in the UK industry in 2024?

There are 1,475 businesses in the Textile Finishing in the UK industry in United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 6.0 % between 2019 and 2024.

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

The market size of the Textile Finishing in the UK industry in United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 2.2 % between 2019 and 2024.

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

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

What are the biggest companies in the Textile Finishing in the UK market in United Kingdom?

The biggest companies operating in the Textile Finishing market in United Kingdom are Klopman International SRL, Heathcoat Fabrics Ltd and Rubelli SpA

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

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

Which companies have the highest market share in the Textile Finishing in the UK in United Kingdom?

The company holding the most market share in United Kingdom is Klopman International SRL.

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

The level of competition is moderate and decreasing in the Textile Finishing in the UK industry in United Kingdom.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Companies in this industry carry out textile and clothing finishing processes, which involves bleaching, dyeing and printing, among other treatment procedures.

Related Terms

Dyeing Fabric Eco-Friendly

What's included in this industry?

Dyeing fibres and yarnsDyeing woven fabricsFabric printingFinishing services for clothingBleaching

Companies

Klopman International SRLHeathcoat Fabrics LtdRubelli SpA

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

1313 - Finishing of textiles in United Kingdom

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Performance

Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 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
  • Employees
  • Business
  • Profit
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Textile Finishing in the UK industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Textile Finishing in the UK industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Textile Finishing in the UK industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Textile Finishing in the UK industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

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.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Textile Finishing in the UK industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Textile Finishing in the UK industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Textile Finishing in the UK industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Total Imports into United Kingdom
  • Total Exports into United Kingdom
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 (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

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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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
  • Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
  • Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis

What regions are businesses in the Textile Finishing in the UK located?

Companies

Data Tables

Top 3 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit margin (2024)

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 (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and boottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

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 (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

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