Key Takeaways
- 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 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 2023, 65% of firms adopted sustainable practices.
- R&D expenditure: 420 million euros in textiles 2022.
- Recycled content in production: 28% average 2023.
- 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.
Spain’s textile sector is led by SMEs and growing exports, with sustainability and innovation rising across jobs, production, and R&D.
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01 · Category
Companies And Enterprises24 stats
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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.
Interpretation
Companies And Enterprises Interpretation
In 2022 Spain had 12,450 textile companies, and with SMEs making up 95 percent of firms with under 50 employees and Catalonia hosting 40 percent of enterprises, the sector’s activity is highly concentrated in small businesses centered geographically rather than dominated by a few large players.
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Employment And Workforce26 stats
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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.
Interpretation
Employment And Workforce Interpretation
In Spain’s textile employment landscape, direct jobs reached 128,000 in 2022 while the sector still faced an 8.2% unemployment rate, showing a workforce that is sizable but not fully stable.
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Exports And Imports21 stats
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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.
Interpretation
Exports And Imports Interpretation
In 2022 Spain’s textile exports reached 8.45 billion euros while imports from Asia totaled 4.2 billion euros, and by 2023 knitwear exports rose 5% to 950 million euros with EU buyers taking 65% of textile exports, underscoring a strong export momentum powered by European demand.
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Innovation And Sustainability25 stats
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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.
Interpretation
Innovation And Sustainability Interpretation
In 2023, Spain’s textile industry showed strong innovation tied to sustainability as 65% of firms adopted sustainable practices alongside a shift to 40% renewable energy and an average 28% recycled content in production.
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Production And Output29 stats
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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.
Interpretation
Production And Output Interpretation
Under the Production And Output lens, Spain’s textile industry is showing steady momentum with 248,000 tonnes of woven fabrics in 2022, a 2.5% rise from 2021, alongside strong nonwovens growth to 156,000 tonnes and rising man-made fibres output to 320,000 tonnes in 2023.
report visual · Key figures
Spain Textile Industry Statistics statistics snapshot
Selected headline statistics from verified sources for a stable visual baseline.
12,450
In 2022, 12,450 textile companies operated in Spain.
95%
SMEs represent 95% of textile firms with under 50 employees.
25%
Top 10 firms hold 25% market share in 2023.
2,100
2,100 firms specialize in home textiles.
40%
Catalonia hosts 40% of all textile enterprises in 2022.
4.2
Average firm turnover: 4.2 million euros in 2023.
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