Product Code: ETC6192716 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Apr 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Deep | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The textile manufacturing market in Australia is experiencing steady growth as the demand for high-quality and durable fabrics rises. While facing challenges from global competition, the industry is adapting through modernization and automation. Investments in advanced machinery and sustainable production techniques are helping local manufacturers stay competitive. Additionally, the shift towards niche and high-value-added textile products, such as technical and performance fabrics, is fostering market resilience.
Australias textile manufacturing market is seeing a revival through niche and high-quality production, including sustainable fabrics, merino wool, and technical textiles. Domestic manufacturers are integrating automation and digital tools to remain competitive. However, high production costs and reliance on imports for raw materials remain key challenges, prompting investments in value-added manufacturing and innovation in fiber technology.
Australias textile manufacturing market faces a major challenge from the high cost of labor and energy, making it difficult to compete with countries that have lower production expenses. The shrinking domestic production capacity and outsourcing trends have led to reduced investment in local manufacturing infrastructure. Moreover, innovation and automation adoption remain relatively slow, hindering productivity improvements. Market saturation and limited consumer demand for locally produced textiles add to the downward pressure.
The textile manufacturing market presents opportunities for investors willing to support automation, sustainable textile production, and high-value niche segments such as merino wool, indigenous textiles, and technical fabrics. Government incentives for domestic manufacturing and regional development make this an attractive sector for long-term investments, particularly in regional hubs with existing textile infrastructure.
Australian government policies have been both supportive and restrictive for textile manufacturing. While grants and incentives under programs like the Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) aim to boost local production and innovation, labor laws and energy policies contribute to high operational costs. Tariff reductions under various Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) have opened markets but also exposed domestic manufacturers to global competition. Policy emphasis is gradually shifting toward promoting advanced and sustainable manufacturing techniques.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market Trends |
6 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market Revenues & Volume, By Wool, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market Revenues & Volume, By Silk, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market Revenues & Volume, By Cotton, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market Revenues & Volume, By Fashion & Clothing, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market Revenues & Volume, By Household, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Textile Manufacturing Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |