In 2018, shipments of new staple spindles and open rotors to the global spinning industry increased by 1.5% and 13%, respectively. At the same time, shipments of stretch spindles increased by 50% and shipments of shuttleless looms by 39%. Elsewhere, shipments of long-staple spindles, circular knitting machines and electronic flat knitting machines fell by 27%, 4% and 20%, respectively. In the finishing segment, global machine shipments in the continuous web and intermittent web categories decreased by 0.5% and 1.5% year on year, respectively.
The report covers six major sectors of the textile machinery industry, namely spinning, stretching, weaving, large diameter circular knitting machines, flat knitting machines and finishing. A summary of the results for each category is provided below. The 2018 survey was compiled in collaboration with over 200 textile machinery manufacturers and is a comprehensive measure of global production.
Global shipments of large diameter circular knitting machines fell by 4% to 26,300 units in 2018. Asia & Oceania was the world’s leading investor in this category with 85% of all new circular knitting machines shipped to the region. Global shipments of large circular diameter knitting machines fell by 4% to 26,300 units in 2018. Asia & Oceania was the world’s leading investor in this category with 85% of all new circular knitting machines shipped to the region. Global shipments of large diameter circular knitting machines fell by 4% in 2018 to 26,300 units. Asia and Oceania was the world’s leading investor in this category, accounting for 85% of all new circular knitting machines. In 2018, global shipments of large diameter circular knitting machines fell by 4% to 26,300 units. Asia and Oceania are the world’s largest investors in this category, with 85% of new circular knitting machines supplied to this region. China accounted for 48% of the world’s supply and was the largest investor. India and Vietnam came in second and third with 2680 and 1440 units respectively.
In 2018, the electronic flatknitting segment decreased by 20% to around 160,000 machines. Asia & Oceania was the main destination for these machines with a share of 95% of world shipments and China remained the world’s largest investor. Asia & Oceania was the main destination for these machines with a share of 95% of world shipments and China remained the world’s largest investor. Asia and Oceania were the main destination for these machines with a share of 95% of the world’s supply, and China remained the world’s largest investor. Asia and Oceania are the main destinations for these machines, accounting for 95% of global shipments, while China remains the world’s largest investor. The country retained its share of 86% of global supply despite a reduction in investment from 154,850 units to 122,550 units.
Total shipments of staple fiber spindles increased by around 126,000 to 8.66 million. Shipments increased for the second year in a row, but the global trend has slowed down. Most of the new short-staple spindles (92%) were shipped to Asia & Oceania where delivery decreased by 2%. Most of the new short-staple spindles (92%) were shipped to Asia & Oceania where delivery decreased by 2%. Most of the new short staple spindles (92%) were sent to Asia and Oceania, where shipments fell by 2%. Most of the new main spindles (92%) were destined for Asia and Oceania, with deliveries down 2%. The most dynamic destinations in 2018 were South Korea, Turkey, Vietnam and Egypt with increases of 834%, 306%, 290% and 285% respectively.
The top six investors in the staple fiber sector are China, India, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Bangladesh and Indonesia.
Global shipments of long-staple (wool) spindles decreased from 165,000 in 2017 to nearly 120,000 in 2018. This effect was mainly driven by a drop in deliveries to Asia & Oceania (-48,000 units). Global shipments of long-staple (wool) spindles decreased from 165,000 in 2017 to nearly 120,000 in 2018. This effect was mainly driven by a drop in deliveries to Asia & Oceania (-48,000 units). Global shipments of long staple (woolen) spindles fell from 165,000 in 2017 to almost 120,000 in 2018. This effect was mainly driven by reduced shipments to Asia and Oceania (-48,000 units). Global shipments of long-staple (woolen) spindles have fallen from 165,000 in 2017 to nearly 120,000 in 2018. This impact was mainly due to lower shipments to Asia and Oceania (-48,000 units). The region remained the strongest destination for such vehicles, but shipments to China and Iran fell by 60 percent. The largest investors are Turkey, Iran, China, Italy and Vietnam.
721,000 open-end rotors were shipped worldwide in 2018. This represents an 83,000 units increase compared to 2017. 91% of global shipments went to Asia & Oceania where the share of total deliveries improved by 20% to 658,000 rotors. 721,000 open-end rotors were shipped worldwide in 2018. This represents an 83,000 units increase compared to 2017. 91% of global shipments went to Asia & Oceania where the share of total deliveries improved by 20% to 658,000 rotors. In 2018, 721,000 open ended rotors were shipped worldwide. This is 83,000 units more than in 2017. 91% of global shipments were in Asia and Oceania, where the share of total shipments increased by 20% to 658,000 rotors. In 2018, 721,000 open rotors were shipped worldwide. Compared to 2017, the increase was 83,000 units. Asia and Oceania, where 91% of global shipments come from Asia and Oceania, increased their share of total shipments by 20% to 658,000 rotors. However, China, the world’s largest investor in open rotors, increased investment by 7% in 2018, and shipments to Thailand, Malaysia and Egypt more than tripled.
Global shipments of single heater draw-texturing spindles (mainly used for polyamide filaments) increased by +48% from nearly 15’500 in 2017 to 22’800 in 2018. With a share of 91%, Asia & Oceania was the strongest destination for single heater draw-texturing spindles. Global shipments of single heater draw-texturing spindles (mainly used for polyamide filaments) increased by +48% from nearly 15’500 in 2017 to 22’800 in 2018. With a share of 91%, Asia & Oceania was the strongest destination for single heater draw-texturing spindles. Global shipments of single-heater draw texturing spindles (mainly used for polyamide filaments) increased by 48% from nearly 15,500 in 2017 to 22,800 in 2018. texturing spindles with single heater. Global shipments of single-heat texturizing spindles (mainly for nylon filament) increased from nearly 15,500 units in 2017 to 22,800 units in 2018, an increase of +48%. With a share of 91%, Asia and Oceania were the strongest destinations for single heater spindles with elastic texture. China and Japan are the main investors in this space, accounting for 68% and 11% of global supply respectively.
In the twin-heater stretch texturing spindle category (mainly for polyester filament yarns), the positive trend continued, with global shipments increasing by 50% annually to approximately 490,000 spindles. Asia’s share in world supplies rose to 93%. Thus, China remains the largest investor, accounting for 68% of global supply.
In 2018, global shipments of shuttleless machines increased by 39% to 133,500 units. As a result, shipments of jet and water jet machines increased by 21% to 32,750 units and by 91% to 69,240 units, respectively. Shipments of rapier looms fell 5% to 31,560 units.
The main destination for shuttle-less looms in 2018 was Asia & Oceania with 93% of all worldwide deliveries. The main destination for shuttle-less looms in 2018 was Asia & Oceania with 93% of all worldwide deliveries. In 2018, the main destination for shuttleless looms was Asia and Oceania, which accounted for 93% of all shipments worldwide. Asia and Oceania were the top destinations for shuttleless looms in 2018, accounting for 93% of global shipments. 92% of water-jet machines, 83% of rapier-grip machines and 99% of air-jet machines are shipped to the region. The main investors in all three categories are China and India.
Deliveries of looms to both countries accounted for 81% of the total supply. Turkey and Bangladesh played another important role in the rapier and projectile segment, which together accounted for 18% of the world’s supply.
In the continuous fabric segment, shipments of washing (independent) lines, singeing lines, Relax dryers/machines, stenters and sanforizers/compacters increased by 58%, 20%, 9%, 3% and 1% in 2018, respectively. Deliveries to other segments fell. In the Tear Fabrics category, shipments of inkjet dyeing machines increased by 16%, while shipments of inkjet dyeing machines and painting machines decreased by 7% and 19%, respectively.