GITNUXREPORT 2026

Spain Textile Industry Statistics

Spain's textile industry shows strong, diverse growth across all major product categories.

Min-ji Park

Research Analyst focused on sustainability and consumer trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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In 2022, 12,450 textile companies operated in Spain.

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SMEs represent 95% of textile firms with under 50 employees.

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Top 10 firms hold 25% market share in 2023.

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2,100 firms specialize in home textiles.

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Catalonia hosts 40% of all textile enterprises in 2022.

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Average firm turnover: 4.2 million euros in 2023.

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850 startups in textile tech launched since 2018.

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15% of companies export to over 50 countries in 2022.

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Bankruptcy rate: 1.2% in sector 2023.

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Family-owned businesses: 70% of total in 2022.

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450 firms certified ISO 9001 in 2023.

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Investment in machinery per firm: 250,000 euros avg 2022.

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Valencia region: 2,800 textile companies.

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120 cooperatives in the sector 2023.

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Market concentration index: 0.25 in 2022.

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New firm registrations: 320 in 2023.

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Galicia: 1,200 enterprises in textiles.

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R&D intensive firms: 18% of total 2022.

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E-commerce adopters: 45% of companies 2023.

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Foreign investment in firms: 150 million euros 2022.

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Andalusia: 900 textile SMEs.

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Profit margin average: 6.8% in 2023.

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75 multinational subsidiaries in Spain textiles 2022.

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Digitalization index: 3.2 out of 5 for firms 2023.

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In 2022, Spain's textile employment totaled 128,000 direct jobs.

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The sector employed 45,000 women in manufacturing roles in 2023.

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Average salary in Spanish textile firms was 24,500 euros annually in 2022.

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15,000 jobs were in R&D within textiles in 2023.

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Unemployment rate in textile sector was 8.2% in 2022.

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32,000 workers in home textiles subsector in 2021.

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Training programs reached 12,000 textile workers in 2023.

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Youth employment (under 25) was 5% of total in 2022.

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7,500 self-employed in textile design in Spain 2023.

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Overtime hours averaged 120 per worker annually in 2022.

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22,000 jobs in Catalonia's textile cluster in 2023.

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Female workforce share: 55% in 2022.

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4,200 apprenticeships in textiles in 2023.

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Part-time employment: 18% of total jobs in 2022.

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9,000 jobs lost due to COVID in 2020-2021 period.

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Average age of workers: 44 years in 2023.

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18,000 migrant workers in sector in 2022.

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Union membership: 25% of workforce in 2023.

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3,500 jobs in digital textile tech in 2022.

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Temporary contracts: 15% in 2023.

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11,000 workers in Galicia textile hub in 2022.

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Skill shortage affected 20% of firms in 2023.

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Night shift workers: 8% of total in 2022.

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Remote work adoption: 5% in manufacturing 2023.

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6,200 jobs in Valencia textile region 2022.

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Wage growth: 3.1% in 2023.

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Spain exported 8.45 billion euros in textiles in 2022.

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Textile exports to EU countries: 65% of total in 2023.

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Imports from Asia reached 4.2 billion euros in 2022.

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Home textiles exports: 1.8 billion euros in 2023.

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France was top destination with 1.2 billion euros imports from Spain 2022.

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Knitwear exports grew 5% to 950 million euros in 2023.

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Trade balance surplus: 2.1 billion euros in 2022.

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US market share for Spanish textiles: 12% of exports 2023.

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Cotton fabric imports: 650,000 tonnes in 2022.

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Exports to Portugal: 450 million euros in 2023.

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Synthetic textiles imports from China: 1.5 billion euros 2022.

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Garment exports to UK: 300 million euros post-Brexit 2023.

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Technical textiles exports: 1.1 billion euros in 2022.

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Imports from Turkey: 280 million euros in 2023.

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Morocco as export destination: 250 million euros 2022.

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Footwear textiles exports bundled: 400 million euros 2023.

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EU tariff reductions boosted exports by 3% in 2022.

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Online textile trade value: 500 million euros exports 2023.

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Bangladesh imports to Spain: 150 million euros 2022.

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Germany imported 850 million euros from Spain textiles 2023.

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Italy trade partner: net exporter 200 million euros 2022.

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In 2023, 65% of firms adopted sustainable practices.

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R&D expenditure: 420 million euros in textiles 2022.

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Recycled content in production: 28% average 2023.

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150 patents filed for textile innovations in 2022.

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Water usage reduced by 35% since 2015 per firm.

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40% energy from renewables in sector 2023.

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Carbon footprint down 22% from 2010 baseline in 2022.

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320 companies with GOTS certification in 2023.

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Investment in green tech: 180 million euros 2022.

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Biodegradable fibres usage: 12% of total 2023.

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Zero-waste initiatives in 25% of firms 2022.

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AI adoption for design: 15% of companies 2023.

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Chemical reduction: 45% less dyes used since 2018.

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3D printing in prototyping: 20 firms in 2022.

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Blockchain for traceability: 10% adoption 2023.

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Organic cotton processing: 18,000 tonnes 2022.

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Solar panel installations: 500 MW capacity in factories 2023.

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Circular economy projects: 50 funded in 2022.

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Microplastic reduction tech in 30 firms 2023.

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Smart textiles R&D: 75 million euros invested 2022.

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Biodiversity impact assessments by 18% firms 2023.

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Nanotech applications: 12 patents in 2022.

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Waste recycling rate: 82% in 2023.

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Hydrogen pilot for dyeing: 5 factories 2022.

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Digital twins for supply chain: 8% firms 2023.

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In 2022, Spain's textile industry produced 248,000 tonnes of woven fabrics, marking a 2.5% increase from 2021.

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The Spanish textile sector manufactured 1.2 billion square meters of knitted fabrics in 2023.

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Spain's nonwovens production reached 156,000 tonnes in 2022, up 4% year-over-year.

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In 2021, the industry generated 450 million euros from home textile production.

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Cotton yarn output in Spain was 85,000 tonnes in 2022.

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Spain produced 320,000 tonnes of man-made fibres in 2023.

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The sector's total fibre consumption stood at 1.1 million tonnes in 2022.

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Wool fabric production amounted to 12,000 tonnes in 2021.

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Spain's technical textiles output grew to 95,000 tonnes in 2023.

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In 2022, 67 million garments were produced domestically.

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Home textiles like towels production hit 45 million units in 2023.

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Denim fabric output was 28 million meters in 2022.

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Spain's lace and embroidery production value was 120 million euros in 2021.

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Synthetic yarn production reached 210,000 tonnes in 2023.

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Carpet and rug production volume was 15 million sqm in 2022.

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In 2021, Spain wove 180 million meters of upholstery fabrics.

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Bed linen production totaled 25 million sets in 2023.

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The industry processed 450,000 tonnes of recycled fibres in 2022.

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Sportswear fabric output was 35 million meters in 2023.

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Curtain fabric production stood at 50 million meters in 2022.

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Spain's felt production volume was 22,000 tonnes in 2021.

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Knitwear production reached 120 million pieces in 2023.

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Table linen output was 18 million units in 2022.

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Protective clothing production hit 8 million units in 2023.

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Silk yarn output was 1,200 tonnes in 2022.

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Mattress ticking fabric production: 12 million meters in 2021.

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Beachwear fabric output: 15 million meters in 2023.

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Leather-like textile production: 5,000 tonnes in 2022.

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Socks production: 450 million pairs in 2023.

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From countless threads woven on Spanish looms to cutting-edge technical fabrics, the Spanish textile industry is not just surviving but thriving, producing over 248,000 tonnes of woven fabrics and creating 128,000 jobs while innovating with recycled fibers and digital technologies.

Key Takeaways

In 2022, Spain's textile industry produced 248,000 tonnes of woven fabrics, marking a 2.5% increase from 2021.
The Spanish textile sector manufactured 1.2 billion square meters of knitted fabrics in 2023.
Spain's nonwovens production reached 156,000 tonnes in 2022, up 4% year-over-year.
In 2022, Spain's textile employment totaled 128,000 direct jobs.
The sector employed 45,000 women in manufacturing roles in 2023.
Average salary in Spanish textile firms was 24,500 euros annually in 2022.
Spain exported 8.45 billion euros in textiles in 2022.
Textile exports to EU countries: 65% of total in 2023.
Imports from Asia reached 4.2 billion euros in 2022.
In 2022, 12,450 textile companies operated in Spain.
SMEs represent 95% of textile firms with under 50 employees.
Top 10 firms hold 25% market share in 2023.
In 2023, 65% of firms adopted sustainable practices.
R&D expenditure: 420 million euros in textiles 2022.
Recycled content in production: 28% average 2023.

Spain's textile industry shows strong, diverse growth across all major product categories.

Companies and Enterprises

In 2022, 12,450 textile companies operated in Spain.
SMEs represent 95% of textile firms with under 50 employees.
Top 10 firms hold 25% market share in 2023.
2,100 firms specialize in home textiles.
Catalonia hosts 40% of all textile enterprises in 2022.
Average firm turnover: 4.2 million euros in 2023.
850 startups in textile tech launched since 2018.
15% of companies export to over 50 countries in 2022.
Bankruptcy rate: 1.2% in sector 2023.
Family-owned businesses: 70% of total in 2022.
450 firms certified ISO 9001 in 2023.
Investment in machinery per firm: 250,000 euros avg 2022.
Valencia region: 2,800 textile companies.
120 cooperatives in the sector 2023.
Market concentration index: 0.25 in 2022.
New firm registrations: 320 in 2023.
Galicia: 1,200 enterprises in textiles.
R&D intensive firms: 18% of total 2022.
E-commerce adopters: 45% of companies 2023.
Foreign investment in firms: 150 million euros 2022.
Andalusia: 900 textile SMEs.
Profit margin average: 6.8% in 2023.
75 multinational subsidiaries in Spain textiles 2022.
Digitalization index: 3.2 out of 5 for firms 2023.

Companies and Enterprises Interpretation

While Spain's textile industry weaves a remarkably stable fabric of resilient, family-run SMEs and promising tech startups, it is delicately balanced between Catalonia's dominant cluster and the constant, modest pressure of razor-thin profit margins.

Employment and Workforce

In 2022, Spain's textile employment totaled 128,000 direct jobs.
The sector employed 45,000 women in manufacturing roles in 2023.
Average salary in Spanish textile firms was 24,500 euros annually in 2022.
15,000 jobs were in R&D within textiles in 2023.
Unemployment rate in textile sector was 8.2% in 2022.
32,000 workers in home textiles subsector in 2021.
Training programs reached 12,000 textile workers in 2023.
Youth employment (under 25) was 5% of total in 2022.
7,500 self-employed in textile design in Spain 2023.
Overtime hours averaged 120 per worker annually in 2022.
22,000 jobs in Catalonia's textile cluster in 2023.
Female workforce share: 55% in 2022.
4,200 apprenticeships in textiles in 2023.
Part-time employment: 18% of total jobs in 2022.
9,000 jobs lost due to COVID in 2020-2021 period.
Average age of workers: 44 years in 2023.
18,000 migrant workers in sector in 2022.
Union membership: 25% of workforce in 2023.
3,500 jobs in digital textile tech in 2022.
Temporary contracts: 15% in 2023.
11,000 workers in Galicia textile hub in 2022.
Skill shortage affected 20% of firms in 2023.
Night shift workers: 8% of total in 2022.
Remote work adoption: 5% in manufacturing 2023.
6,200 jobs in Valencia textile region 2022.
Wage growth: 3.1% in 2023.

Employment and Workforce Interpretation

Despite a respectable wage bump and a thriving core of 7,500 self-employed designers, Spain's textile industry is cautiously threading a needle between persistent challenges—like a seasoned workforce averaging 44 years and a concerning skill shortage—and promising threads of innovation, with thousands of jobs dedicated to R&D and digital tech, proving the fabric of this sector is still being woven, not unraveled.

Exports and Imports

Spain exported 8.45 billion euros in textiles in 2022.
Textile exports to EU countries: 65% of total in 2023.
Imports from Asia reached 4.2 billion euros in 2022.
Home textiles exports: 1.8 billion euros in 2023.
France was top destination with 1.2 billion euros imports from Spain 2022.
Knitwear exports grew 5% to 950 million euros in 2023.
Trade balance surplus: 2.1 billion euros in 2022.
US market share for Spanish textiles: 12% of exports 2023.
Cotton fabric imports: 650,000 tonnes in 2022.
Exports to Portugal: 450 million euros in 2023.
Synthetic textiles imports from China: 1.5 billion euros 2022.
Garment exports to UK: 300 million euros post-Brexit 2023.
Technical textiles exports: 1.1 billion euros in 2022.
Imports from Turkey: 280 million euros in 2023.
Morocco as export destination: 250 million euros 2022.
Footwear textiles exports bundled: 400 million euros 2023.
EU tariff reductions boosted exports by 3% in 2022.
Online textile trade value: 500 million euros exports 2023.
Bangladesh imports to Spain: 150 million euros 2022.
Germany imported 850 million euros from Spain textiles 2023.
Italy trade partner: net exporter 200 million euros 2022.

Exports and Imports Interpretation

Despite finding itself caught between a rock (importing billions in Asian textiles) and a hard place (needing cotton), Spain's vibrant textile industry cleverly spins a comfortable trade surplus by knitting tight with its EU neighbors, dressing the French with particular flair, and weaving in growth through technical fabrics and online threads.

Innovation and Sustainability

In 2023, 65% of firms adopted sustainable practices.
R&D expenditure: 420 million euros in textiles 2022.
Recycled content in production: 28% average 2023.
150 patents filed for textile innovations in 2022.
Water usage reduced by 35% since 2015 per firm.
40% energy from renewables in sector 2023.
Carbon footprint down 22% from 2010 baseline in 2022.
320 companies with GOTS certification in 2023.
Investment in green tech: 180 million euros 2022.
Biodegradable fibres usage: 12% of total 2023.
Zero-waste initiatives in 25% of firms 2022.
AI adoption for design: 15% of companies 2023.
Chemical reduction: 45% less dyes used since 2018.
3D printing in prototyping: 20 firms in 2022.
Blockchain for traceability: 10% adoption 2023.
Organic cotton processing: 18,000 tonnes 2022.
Solar panel installations: 500 MW capacity in factories 2023.
Circular economy projects: 50 funded in 2022.
Microplastic reduction tech in 30 firms 2023.
Smart textiles R&D: 75 million euros invested 2022.
Biodiversity impact assessments by 18% firms 2023.
Nanotech applications: 12 patents in 2022.
Waste recycling rate: 82% in 2023.
Hydrogen pilot for dyeing: 5 factories 2022.
Digital twins for supply chain: 8% firms 2023.

Innovation and Sustainability Interpretation

While Spain's textile industry is still stitching together its green transformation, with efforts ranging from the promising to the merely prototypical, the sobering truth is that we have swapped our historical creative flair for color and pattern for a now imperative, data-driven hustle to clean up our act, one recycled fiber and blockchain-tracked thread at a time.

Production and Output

In 2022, Spain's textile industry produced 248,000 tonnes of woven fabrics, marking a 2.5% increase from 2021.
The Spanish textile sector manufactured 1.2 billion square meters of knitted fabrics in 2023.
Spain's nonwovens production reached 156,000 tonnes in 2022, up 4% year-over-year.
In 2021, the industry generated 450 million euros from home textile production.
Cotton yarn output in Spain was 85,000 tonnes in 2022.
Spain produced 320,000 tonnes of man-made fibres in 2023.
The sector's total fibre consumption stood at 1.1 million tonnes in 2022.
Wool fabric production amounted to 12,000 tonnes in 2021.
Spain's technical textiles output grew to 95,000 tonnes in 2023.
In 2022, 67 million garments were produced domestically.
Home textiles like towels production hit 45 million units in 2023.
Denim fabric output was 28 million meters in 2022.
Spain's lace and embroidery production value was 120 million euros in 2021.
Synthetic yarn production reached 210,000 tonnes in 2023.
Carpet and rug production volume was 15 million sqm in 2022.
In 2021, Spain wove 180 million meters of upholstery fabrics.
Bed linen production totaled 25 million sets in 2023.
The industry processed 450,000 tonnes of recycled fibres in 2022.
Sportswear fabric output was 35 million meters in 2023.
Curtain fabric production stood at 50 million meters in 2022.
Spain's felt production volume was 22,000 tonnes in 2021.
Knitwear production reached 120 million pieces in 2023.
Table linen output was 18 million units in 2022.
Protective clothing production hit 8 million units in 2023.
Silk yarn output was 1,200 tonnes in 2022.
Mattress ticking fabric production: 12 million meters in 2021.
Beachwear fabric output: 15 million meters in 2023.
Leather-like textile production: 5,000 tonnes in 2022.
Socks production: 450 million pairs in 2023.

Production and Output Interpretation

While the numbers show Spain's textile industry is a fabric behemoth—capable of weaving over 180 million meters of upholstery and knitting 450 million pairs of socks in a year—it's not just about old-world craft; it's a sophisticated, modern engine increasingly powered by technical textiles and 450,000 tonnes of recycled fibres, proving it can stitch together both tradition and innovation.

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