Acrylic Fibre Market: APEJ Expected to be the Most Lucrative Regional Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2016–2026

Use of acrylic fibres blended with other materials is gaining popularity

Use of acrylic fibre is growing as it is used by blending with other materials such as staple fibers for imparting enhanced characteristics to end products. Also, weak supply of its competitor products such as wool and cotton are some of the factors impacting the global acrylic fibre market positively. These factors are expected to influence and upsurge the demand for acrylic fibre over the forecast period. However, growing prominence of acrylic fibre alternatives and limited demand for acrylic fibre in developed economies are expected to remain significant challenges for the growth of the global acrylic fibre market throughout the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

By Fibre Form

• Staple
• Filament

By Dyeing Method

• Acid
• Gel
• Undyed

By Blending

• Wool
• Cotton
• Others

By End Use

• Apparels
• Home Furnishing
• Industrial
• Outdoor

By Region

• North America
• Latin America
• Western Europe
• Eastern Europe
• APEJ
• Japan
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

The gel dying segment is estimated to exhibit a CAGR of 3.8% over the forecast period

The gel dyeing segment is estimated to register a CAGR of 3.8% over the forecast period, creating total incremental opportunity of US$ 1,100.85 Mn between 2016 and 2026.

The staple fibre segment is likely to possess more than 60% share in the total incremental opportunity created between 2016 and 2026

The staple fibre segment is expected to hold a disproportionately large share in the global acrylic fibre market throughout the forecast period, accounting for more than 60% share in the total incremental opportunity created between 2016 and 2026.

Cotton blending segment is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 3.7% over the forecast period

The cotton blending segment is anticipated to register a CAGR of 3.7% over the forecast period. When used in blend with other materials, acrylic fibre enhances the physical and chemical characteristics of the end product; therefore, acrylic fibre increasingly finds use in blend applications.

Apparels end-use segment is estimated to create a significant incremental opportunity between 2016 and 2026

The apparels end-use segment is projected to register a CAGR of 3.6% over the forecast period, creating significant incremental opportunity between 2016 and 2026.

Lucrative opportunities for the global acrylic fibre market lie in the APEJ region

In terms of market value, the APEJ acrylic fibre market is projected to increase at a value CAGR of 4.4% over the forecast period, while markets in Japan, U.S., and Europe are expected to register a below average CAGR. Growth in the APEJ acrylic fibre market is largely attributed to a growing use of acrylic fibre for various applications along with macroeconomic growth of the population driven textile industry in the region.

Leading market players are focussing on adopting environment friendly production processes

Some key players in the global acrylic fibre market are Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.?. (Aksa), Dralon, Aditya Birla Group, Jilin Chemical Fiber Group Company, TAEKWANG INDUSTRIAL CO. LTD., Exlan Japan Co. Ltd., Kaneka Corporation, Indian Acrylics Limited, Pasupati Acrylon Ltd., and Vardhman Acrylics Ltd. There are various stringent environmental regulations worldwide on the production of acrylic fibre and hence producers are directing their efforts to ensure compliance by adopting an environment friendly production process.  

Key Segments Covered