Global Acrylic Fiber Market –Market Analysis
Market Overview and Description
The global acrylic fiber market represents a mature yet steadily evolving segment of the synthetic fiber industry. Acrylic fibers are manufactured from polyacrylonitrile-based polymers with high molecular weight, offering properties such as softness, warmth retention, resistance to chemicals, color fastness, and weather durability. These attributes make acrylic fiber a preferred substitute for wool across multiple textile and industrial applications.
Acrylic fibers are extensively used in apparel, home furnishings, outdoor textiles, and selected industrial applications. The market structure is moderately consolidated, with a limited number of global manufacturers controlling a substantial share of total installed capacity, while regional producers cater to localized demand.
The global acrylic fiber market is valued at xx million US$ in 2025 and is projected to reach xx million US$ by 2036, expanding at a CAGR of xx% during 2026–2036. Market growth is supported by stable demand from the apparel sector, increasing use in blended textiles, and gradual recovery of textile manufacturing across emerging economies.
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Fiber Form
Staple Fiber
Staple fiber dominates the global acrylic fiber market and is expected to maintain its leadership position throughout the forecast period. It accounts for more than 60% of the total incremental opportunity created between 2025 and 2036. The dominance of staple fiber is driven by its extensive use in spinning systems, ease of blending with natural fibers such as wool and cotton, and wide adoption in apparel and home textile manufacturing.
Filament Fiber
Filament acrylic fiber holds a smaller but stable market share. Its demand is primarily concentrated in specialty textiles, carpets, technical fabrics, and selected industrial applications where continuous filament structure provides uniformity and enhanced tensile properties.
By Dyeing Method
Gel Dyeing
The gel dyeing segment is projected to witness the fastest growth, registering a CAGR of approximately 3.8% during the forecast period. This growth is attributed to superior color uniformity, improved dye penetration, enhanced aesthetic quality, and reduced processing steps. The segment is expected to generate a total incremental opportunity of US$ 1,100.85 Mn over the forecast timeline.
Acid Dyeing
Acid dyeing remains widely used due to its compatibility with existing dyeing infrastructure and cost efficiency. However, growth is moderate as manufacturers gradually shift toward advanced dyeing technologies.
Undyed Fiber
Undyed acrylic fiber caters to niche and customized textile applications where downstream processors prefer in-house dyeing or blending.
By Blending Type
Wool Blends
Wool-acrylic blends represent the largest blending segment, driven by cost optimization, improved durability, and reduced dependence on natural wool supply.
Cotton Blends
Cotton-acrylic blends are increasingly used in lightweight apparel and home textiles, offering improved resilience and wrinkle resistance.
Other Blends
Other blends include polyester, nylon, and specialty fibers, primarily used in technical and industrial textile applications.
By Application
Apparels
The apparel sector is the largest end-use segment and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2026 to 2036. Demand is driven by sweaters, knitwear, sportswear, and winter garments, particularly in emerging economies with growing middle-class populations.
Home Furnishing
Applications include blankets, carpets, upholstery, and decorative textiles. Growth is supported by urbanization and rising consumer spending on home décor.
Industrial
Industrial applications include filtration fabrics, reinforcement materials, and protective textiles, where chemical resistance and durability are critical.
Outdoor
Outdoor textiles such as awnings, tents, and weather-resistant fabrics benefit from acrylic fiber’s UV stability and moisture resistance.
Competitive Landscape
The global acrylic fiber market is moderately consolidated, with key players focusing on capacity optimization, product differentiation, and geographic expansion. Major manufacturers operating in the market include:
Competition is primarily based on pricing, product quality, dyeing technology, and supply reliability.
Regional Market Analysis
Asia-Pacific remains the largest and fastest-growing regional market, led by China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia. The region benefits from large textile manufacturing bases, favorable labor economics, and increasing domestic consumption.
North America and Europe represent mature markets characterized by stable demand, technological innovation, and higher penetration of premium and specialty acrylic fibers.
Central & South America and the Middle East & Africa present emerging growth opportunities, supported by gradual industrialization, expansion of textile manufacturing, and increasing import substitution efforts.
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Threat of New Entrants – Low to Moderate
High capital investment, technology requirements, and environmental compliance limit new entrants.
Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Moderate
Raw material suppliers have moderate bargaining power due to dependency on petrochemical feedstocks.
Bargaining Power of Buyers – High
Large textile manufacturers exert strong pricing pressure due to availability of alternative fibers.
Threat of Substitutes – High
Polyester, wool, and other synthetic fibers pose strong substitution threats.
Competitive Rivalry – High
Intense competition exists among established global and regional manufacturers.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Market Drivers and Challenges
Key Drivers
Key Challenges
Value Chain Analysis
The acrylic fiber value chain includes raw material suppliers, polymer manufacturers, fiber producers, textile processors, distributors, and end-use industries. Value addition is highest at the fiber manufacturing and dyeing stages, where technological differentiation and quality control play a critical role.
Trend Analysis
Key trends shaping the market include increasing adoption of gel-dyed fibers, rising demand for blended textiles, focus on energy-efficient production processes, and gradual movement toward sustainable and recyclable synthetic fibers.
Conclusion
The global acrylic fiber market is expected to experience steady growth over the forecast period, supported by stable demand from apparel and home textiles, technological improvements, and expanding consumption in emerging regions. While environmental concerns and substitution threats persist, innovation in dyeing methods and blended fiber applications continues to create new growth opportunities for market participants.
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Table of Contents
Global Acrylic Fiber Market Professional Survey Report
1 Industry Overview of Acrylic Fiber
1.1 Definition and Specifications of Acrylic Fiber
1.1.1 Definition of Acrylic Fiber
1.1.2 Specifications of Acrylic Fiber
1.2 Classification of Acrylic Fiber
1.2.1 Staple
1.2.2 Filament
1.3 Applications of Acrylic Fiber
1.3.1 Apparels
1.3.2 Home Furnishing
1.3.3 Industrial
1.3.4 Outdoor
1.4 Market Segment by Regions
1.4.1 North America
1.4.2 Europe
1.4.3 China
1.4.4 Japan
1.4.5 Southeast Asia
1.4.6 India
2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Acrylic Fiber
2.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Acrylic Fiber
2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Acrylic Fiber
2.4 Industry Chain Structure of Acrylic Fiber
3 Technical Data and Manufacturing Plants Analysis of Acrylic Fiber
3.1 Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Acrylic Fiber Major Manufacturers
3.2 Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Acrylic Fiber Major Manufacturers
3.3 R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Acrylic Fiber Major Manufacturers
3.4 Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Acrylic Fiber Major Manufacturers
4 Global Acrylic Fiber Overall Market Overview
4.1 2013-E Overall Market Analysis
4.2 Capacity Analysis
4.2.1 2013-E Global Acrylic Fiber Capacity and Growth Rate Analysis
4.2.2 2017 Acrylic Fiber Capacity Analysis (Company Segment)
4.3 Sales Analysis
4.3.1 2013-E Global Acrylic Fiber Sales and Growth Rate Analysis
4.3.2 2017 Acrylic Fiber Sales Analysis (Company Segment)
4.4 Sales Price Analysis
4.4.1 2013-E Global Acrylic Fiber Sales Price
4.4.2 2017 Acrylic Fiber Sales Price Analysis (Company Segment)
5 Acrylic Fiber Regional Market Analysis
5.1 North America Acrylic Fiber Market Analysis
5.1.1 North America Acrylic Fiber Market Overview
5.1.2 North America 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.1.3 North America 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Sales Price Analysis
5.1.4 North America 2017 Acrylic Fiber Market Share Analysis
5.2 Europe Acrylic Fiber Market Analysis
5.2.1 Europe Acrylic Fiber Market Overview
5.2.2 Europe 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.2.3 Europe 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Sales Price Analysis
5.2.4 Europe 2017 Acrylic Fiber Market Share Analysis
5.3 China Acrylic Fiber Market Analysis
5.3.1 China Acrylic Fiber Market Overview
5.3.2 China 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.3.3 China 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Sales Price Analysis
5.3.4 China 2017 Acrylic Fiber Market Share Analysis
5.4 Japan Acrylic Fiber Market Analysis
5.4.1 Japan Acrylic Fiber Market Overview
5.4.2 Japan 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.4.3 Japan 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Sales Price Analysis
5.4.4 Japan 2017 Acrylic Fiber Market Share Analysis
5.5 Southeast Asia Acrylic Fiber Market Analysis
5.5.1 Southeast Asia Acrylic Fiber Market Overview
5.5.2 Southeast Asia 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.5.3 Southeast Asia 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Sales Price Analysis
5.5.4 Southeast Asia 2017 Acrylic Fiber Market Share Analysis
5.6 India Acrylic Fiber Market Analysis
5.6.1 India Acrylic Fiber Market Overview
5.6.2 India 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.6.3 India 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Sales Price Analysis
5.6.4 India 2017 Acrylic Fiber Market Share Analysis
6 Global 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Segment Market Analysis (by Type)
6.1 Global 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Sales by Type
6.2 Different Types of Acrylic Fiber Product Interview Price Analysis
6.3 Different Types of Acrylic Fiber Product Driving Factors Analysis
6.3.1 Staple Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.2 Filament Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7 Global 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Segment Market Analysis (by Application)
7.1 Global 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Consumption by Application
7.2 Different Application of Acrylic Fiber Product Interview Price Analysis
7.3 Different Application of Acrylic Fiber Product Driving Factors Analysis
7.3.1 Apparels of Acrylic Fiber Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.2 Home Furnishing of Acrylic Fiber Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.3 Industrial of Acrylic Fiber Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.4 Outdoor of Acrylic Fiber Growth Driving Factor Analysis
8 Major Manufacturers Analysis of Acrylic Fiber
8.1 Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii (Aksa)
8.1.1 Company Profile
8.1.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.1.2.1 Product A
8.1.2.2 Product B
8.1.3 Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii (Aksa) 2017 Acrylic Fiber Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.1.4 Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii (Aksa) 2017 Acrylic Fiber Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.2 Dralon
8.2.1 Company Profile
8.2.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.2.2.1 Product A
8.2.2.2 Product B
8.2.3 Dralon 2017 Acrylic Fiber Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.2.4 Dralon 2017 Acrylic Fiber Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.3 Aditya Birla
8.3.1 Company Profile
8.3.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.3.2.1 Product A
8.3.2.2 Product B
8.3.3 Aditya Birla 2017 Acrylic Fiber Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.3.4 Aditya Birla 2017 Acrylic Fiber Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.4 Jilin Chemical Fiber
8.4.1 Company Profile
8.4.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.4.2.1 Product A
8.4.2.2 Product B
8.4.3 Jilin Chemical Fiber 2017 Acrylic Fiber Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.4.4 Jilin Chemical Fiber 2017 Acrylic Fiber Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.5 TAEKWANG INDUSTRIAL
8.5.1 Company Profile
8.5.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.5.2.1 Product A
8.5.2.2 Product B
8.5.3 TAEKWANG INDUSTRIAL 2017 Acrylic Fiber Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.5.4 TAEKWANG INDUSTRIAL 2017 Acrylic Fiber Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.6 Exlan Japan
8.6.1 Company Profile
8.6.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.6.2.1 Product A
8.6.2.2 Product B
8.6.3 Exlan Japan 2017 Acrylic Fiber Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.6.4 Exlan Japan 2017 Acrylic Fiber Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.7 Kaneka
8.7.1 Company Profile
8.7.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.7.2.1 Product A
8.7.2.2 Product B
8.7.3 Kaneka 2017 Acrylic Fiber Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.7.4 Kaneka 2017 Acrylic Fiber Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.8 Indian Acrylics
8.8.1 Company Profile
8.8.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.8.2.1 Product A
8.8.2.2 Product B
8.8.3 Indian Acrylics 2017 Acrylic Fiber Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.8.4 Indian Acrylics 2017 Acrylic Fiber Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.9 Pasupati Acrylon
8.9.1 Company Profile
8.9.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.9.2.1 Product A
8.9.2.2 Product B
8.9.3 Pasupati Acrylon 2017 Acrylic Fiber Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.9.4 Pasupati Acrylon 2017 Acrylic Fiber Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.10 Vardhman Acrylics
8.10.1 Company Profile
8.10.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.10.2.1 Product A
8.10.2.2 Product B
8.10.3 Vardhman Acrylics 2017 Acrylic Fiber Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.10.4 Vardhman Acrylics 2017 Acrylic Fiber Business Region Distribution Analysis
9 Development Trend of Analysis of Acrylic Fiber Market
9.1 Global Acrylic Fiber Market Trend Analysis
9.1.1 Global -2025 Acrylic Fiber Market Size (Volume and Value) Forecast
9.1.2 Global -2025 Acrylic Fiber Sales Price Forecast
9.2 Acrylic Fiber Regional Market Trend
9.2.1 North America -2025 Acrylic Fiber Consumption Forecast
9.2.2 Europe -2025 Acrylic Fiber Consumption Forecast
9.2.3 China -2025 Acrylic Fiber Consumption Forecast
9.2.4 Japan -2025 Acrylic Fiber Consumption Forecast
9.2.5 Southeast Asia -2025 Acrylic Fiber Consumption Forecast
9.2.6 India -2025 Acrylic Fiber Consumption Forecast
9.3 Acrylic Fiber Market Trend (Product Type)
9.4 Acrylic Fiber Market Trend (Application)
10 Acrylic Fiber Marketing Type Analysis
10.1 Acrylic Fiber Regional Marketing Type Analysis
10.2 Acrylic Fiber International Trade Type Analysis
10.3 Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Acrylic Fiber by Region
10.4 Acrylic Fiber Supply Chain Analysis
11 Consumers Analysis of Acrylic Fiber
11.1 Consumer 1 Analysis
11.2 Consumer 2 Analysis
11.3 Consumer 3 Analysis
11.4 Consumer 4 Analysis
12 Conclusion of the Global Acrylic Fiber Market Professional Survey Report 2017
Methodology
Analyst Introduction
Data Source
List of Tables and Figures
Figure Picture of Acrylic Fiber
Table Product Specifications of Acrylic Fiber
Table Classification of Acrylic Fiber
Figure Global Production Market Share of Acrylic Fiber by Type
Figure Staple Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Staple
Figure Filament Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Filament
Table Applications of Acrylic Fiber
Figure Global Consumption Volume Market Share of Acrylic Fiber by Application
Figure Apparels Examples
Table Major Consumers in Apparels
Figure Home Furnishing Examples
Table Major Consumers in Home Furnishing
Figure Industrial Examples
Table Major Consumers in Industrial
Figure Outdoor Examples
Table Major Consumers in Outdoor
Figure Market Share of Acrylic Fiber by Regions
Figure North America Acrylic Fiber Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Europe Acrylic Fiber Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure China Acrylic Fiber Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Japan Acrylic Fiber Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Southeast Asia Acrylic Fiber Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure India Acrylic Fiber Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Table Acrylic Fiber Raw Material and Suppliers
Table Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Acrylic Fiber
Figure Manufacturing Process Analysis of Acrylic Fiber
Figure Industry Chain Structure of Acrylic Fiber
Table Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Acrylic Fiber Major Manufacturers
Table Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Acrylic Fiber Major Manufacturers
Table R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Acrylic Fiber Major Manufacturers
Table Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Acrylic Fiber Major Manufacturers
Table Global Capacity, Sales , Price, Cost, Sales Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Acrylic Fiber 2013-E
Figure Global 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Market Size (Volume) and Growth Rate
Figure Global 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Market Size (Value) and Growth Rate
Table 2013-E Global Acrylic Fiber Capacity and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Acrylic Fiber Capacity (K MT) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-E Global Acrylic Fiber Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Acrylic Fiber Sales (K MT) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-E Global Acrylic Fiber Sales Price (USD/MT)
Table 2017 Global Acrylic Fiber Sales Price (USD/MT) List (Company Segment)
Figure North America Capacity Overview
Table North America Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Acrylic Fiber 2013-E
Figure North America 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure North America 2017 Acrylic Fiber Sales Market Share
Figure Europe Capacity Overview
Table Europe Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Acrylic Fiber 2013-E
Figure Europe 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Europe 2017 Acrylic Fiber Sales Market Share
Figure China Capacity Overview
Table China Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Acrylic Fiber 2013-E
Figure China 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure China 2017 Acrylic Fiber Sales Market Share
Figure Japan Capacity Overview
Table Japan Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Acrylic Fiber 2013-E
Figure Japan 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Japan 2017 Acrylic Fiber Sales Market Share
Figure Southeast Asia Capacity Overview
Table Southeast Asia Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Acrylic Fiber 2013-E
Figure Southeast Asia 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Southeast Asia 2017 Acrylic Fiber Sales Market Share
Figure India Capacity Overview
Table India Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Acrylic Fiber 2013-E
Figure India 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure India 2017 Acrylic Fiber Sales Market Share
Table Global 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Sales (K MT) by Type
Table Different Types Acrylic Fiber Product Interview Price
Table Global 2013-E Acrylic Fiber Sales (K MT) by Application
Table Different Application Acrylic Fiber Product Interview Price
Table Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii (Aksa) Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii (Aksa) Acrylic Fiber Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii (Aksa) Acrylic Fiber Business Region Distribution
Table Dralon Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Dralon Acrylic Fiber Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Dralon Acrylic Fiber Business Region Distribution
Table Aditya Birla Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Aditya Birla Acrylic Fiber Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Aditya Birla Acrylic Fiber Business Region Distribution
Table Jilin Chemical Fiber Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Jilin Chemical Fiber Acrylic Fiber Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Jilin Chemical Fiber Acrylic Fiber Business Region Distribution
Table TAEKWANG INDUSTRIAL Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 TAEKWANG INDUSTRIAL Acrylic Fiber Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 TAEKWANG INDUSTRIAL Acrylic Fiber Business Region Distribution
Table Exlan Japan Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Exlan Japan Acrylic Fiber Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Exlan Japan Acrylic Fiber Business Region Distribution
Table Kaneka Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Kaneka Acrylic Fiber Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Kaneka Acrylic Fiber Business Region Distribution
Table Indian Acrylics Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Indian Acrylics Acrylic Fiber Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Indian Acrylics Acrylic Fiber Business Region Distribution
Table Pasupati Acrylon Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Pasupati Acrylon Acrylic Fiber Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Pasupati Acrylon Acrylic Fiber Business Region Distribution
Table Vardhman Acrylics Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Vardhman Acrylics Acrylic Fiber Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Vardhman Acrylics Acrylic Fiber Business Region Distribution
Figure Global -2025 Acrylic Fiber Market Size (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Acrylic Fiber Market Size (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Acrylic Fiber Sales Price (USD/MT) Forecast
Figure North America -2025 Acrylic Fiber Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure China -2025 Acrylic Fiber Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Europe -2025 Acrylic Fiber Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Southeast Asia -2025 Acrylic Fiber Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Japan -2025 Acrylic Fiber Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure India -2025 Acrylic Fiber Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Table Global Sales Volume (K MT) of Acrylic Fiber by Type -2025
Table Global Consumption Volume (K MT) of Acrylic Fiber by Application -2025
Table Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Acrylic Fiber by Region
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Fiber Form
Staple Fiber
Staple fiber dominates the global acrylic fiber market and is expected to maintain its leadership position throughout the forecast period. It accounts for more than 60% of the total incremental opportunity created between 2025 and 2036. The dominance of staple fiber is driven by its extensive use in spinning systems, ease of blending with natural fibers such as wool and cotton, and wide adoption in apparel and home textile manufacturing.
Filament Fiber
Filament acrylic fiber holds a smaller but stable market share. Its demand is primarily concentrated in specialty textiles, carpets, technical fabrics, and selected industrial applications where continuous filament structure provides uniformity and enhanced tensile properties.
By Dyeing Method
Gel Dyeing
The gel dyeing segment is projected to witness the fastest growth, registering a CAGR of approximately 3.8% during the forecast period. This growth is attributed to superior color uniformity, improved dye penetration, enhanced aesthetic quality, and reduced processing steps. The segment is expected to generate a total incremental opportunity of US$ 1,100.85 Mn over the forecast timeline.
Acid Dyeing
Acid dyeing remains widely used due to its compatibility with existing dyeing infrastructure and cost efficiency. However, growth is moderate as manufacturers gradually shift toward advanced dyeing technologies.
Undyed Fiber
Undyed acrylic fiber caters to niche and customized textile applications where downstream processors prefer in-house dyeing or blending.
By Blending Type
Wool Blends
Wool-acrylic blends represent the largest blending segment, driven by cost optimization, improved durability, and reduced dependence on natural wool supply.
Cotton Blends
Cotton-acrylic blends are increasingly used in lightweight apparel and home textiles, offering improved resilience and wrinkle resistance.
Other Blends
Other blends include polyester, nylon, and specialty fibers, primarily used in technical and industrial textile applications.
By Application
Apparels
The apparel sector is the largest end-use segment and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2026 to 2036. Demand is driven by sweaters, knitwear, sportswear, and winter garments, particularly in emerging economies with growing middle-class populations.
Home Furnishing
Applications include blankets, carpets, upholstery, and decorative textiles. Growth is supported by urbanization and rising consumer spending on home décor.
Industrial
Industrial applications include filtration fabrics, reinforcement materials, and protective textiles, where chemical resistance and durability are critical.
Outdoor
Outdoor textiles such as awnings, tents, and weather-resistant fabrics benefit from acrylic fiber’s UV stability and moisture resistance.
Competitive Landscape
The global acrylic fiber market is moderately consolidated, with key players focusing on capacity optimization, product differentiation, and geographic expansion. Major manufacturers operating in the market include:
Competition is primarily based on pricing, product quality, dyeing technology, and supply reliability.
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