Market Valuation and Forecast
According to the latest strategic research by Chem Reports, the global viscose fiber market was valued at USD XXXX million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD XXXX million by 2036. The market is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of XX% during the forecast period. This growth is primarily driven by the rising demand for sustainable and biodegradable textiles, the expansion of the non-woven hygiene sector, and the increasing preference for bio-based fibers over petroleum-derived synthetics.
Global Viscose Fiber Market Overview
The 2025 Global Viscose Fiber Market Report provides an extensive industry analysis of development components, market patterns, industrial flows, and sector sizes. By calculating historical and present market values, the report establishes a framework for forecasting market management through 2036. The research methodology involves a comprehensive evaluation of primary and secondary data, analyzing parameters such as government environmental policies, the competitive landscape, technical progress in closed-loop manufacturing, and the shifting demand toward eco-friendly apparel in the global fashion industry.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Viscose Fiber Market
The emergence of COVID-19 in late 2019 significantly affected the market in 2020. Global lockdowns led to a sharp decline in the apparel and textile sectors. However, the market saw a resilient recovery driven by the non-woven segment, particularly for the production of disinfectant wipes, face masks, and medical gowns. Post-pandemic, the industry has prioritized sustainability and supply chain transparency, as consumers and brands increasingly demand traceable, responsibly sourced fibers.
Global Viscose Fiber Market Segmentation
By Type
Ordinary Viscose Fiber (Standard VSF): Widely used in the apparel and textile industries.
High Wet Modulus (HWM) Fiber: Known for higher strength and stability when wet; often used in premium blended fabrics.
Strong Fiber (High-Tenacity): Primarily utilized in industrial applications such as tire cords and heavy-duty textiles.
Bamboo-based Viscose: Emerging segment focusing on rapid renewability and antibacterial properties.
By Form
Viscose Staple Fiber (VSF)
Viscose Filament Yarn (VFY)
By Application
Civil Use: Apparel (dresses, shirts, linings), home textiles (curtains, upholstery), and bed linen.
Industry Use: Non-woven products (wipes, feminine hygiene), medical supplies (bandages, surgical drapes), and filtration.
Military Use: Specialized clothing, parachutes, and high-performance technical textiles.
By End-User Industry
Apparel and Fashion
Healthcare and Hygiene
Automotive (Interior fabrics and tire reinforcements)
Home Infrastructure
Regional Analysis
Asia-Pacific: The largest market share holder and production hub, led by China, India, and Indonesia. Growth is driven by the massive textile manufacturing infrastructure and rising domestic consumption.
Europe: A leading region for sustainable viscose innovation and high-end fashion, with a strong focus on closed-loop production and environmental certifications.
North America: Demand is fueled by the growing preference for sustainable consumer goods and the expanding non-woven hygiene market in the U.S. and Canada.
South America: Steady demand linked to the textile sectors in Brazil and Argentina.
Middle East & Africa: Emerging interest in diversifying industrial bases with textile and medical fiber manufacturing.
Top Key Players
Aditya Birla Group (Grasim Industries)
Lenzing AG
Sateri (Royal Golden Eagle Group)
Kelheim Fibres GmbH
Xinxiang Bailu Chemical Fibre Co., Ltd.
Tangshan Sanyou Group
Zhejiang Fulida Co., Ltd.
Aoyang Technology
Shandong Helon Textile Co., Ltd.
Shandong Bohi Industry Co., Ltd.
Yibin Grace Group Co., Ltd.
Jiangxi Longda Resources Development
Jilin Chemical Fiber Group Co., Ltd.
Silver Hawk Chemical Fibre
ENKA GmbH & Co. KG
Glanzstoff Industries
COSMO Chemical Co., Ltd.
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Threat of New Entrants (Low): High capital intensity for fiber spinning plants and stringent environmental regulations regarding carbon disulfide usage act as significant barriers.
Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate to High): Suppliers of dissolving wood pulp hold influence, as sustainable forestry certifications (FSC/PEFC) are becoming mandatory for market access.
Bargaining Power of Buyers (High): Global fashion brands and large-scale non-woven manufacturers demand competitive pricing and high sustainability standards.
Threat of Substitutes (High): Competition from polyester (due to low cost) and cotton (due to natural perception) remains intense.
Competitive Rivalry (High): Intense competition among major Asian and European players centers on production capacity, fiber quality, and environmental credentials.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths: Bio-based and biodegradable; superior moisture absorption and silk-like feel; versatile blending capabilities.
Weaknesses: Historically associated with chemical-intensive processes; sensitive to wood pulp price volatility.
Opportunities: Expansion into the high-growth non-woven medical and hygiene sectors; development of recycled-content viscose.
Threats: Increasing environmental legislation regarding wastewater and emissions; competition from newer fibers like Lyocell.
Trend Analysis
The industry is experiencing a decisive shift toward "Next-Generation Viscose," utilizing closed-loop systems that recover up to 99% of chemicals and water. Additionally, there is a strong trend toward supply chain traceability (Blockchain) to verify that wood pulp is not sourced from ancient or endangered forests.
Drivers & Challenges
Drivers: Global "Ban on Single-Use Plastics" driving demand for biodegradable non-wovens; rising middle-class population in APAC driving apparel consumption; shift toward sustainable "Circular Fashion."
Challenges: High energy costs in fiber production; managing the environmental impact of traditional viscose manufacturing; technical complexity in producing high-tenacity fibers at scale.
Value Chain Analysis
Sourcing: Procurement of wood pulp from managed forests or cotton linters.
Processing: Dissolving pulp into a viscose solution using chemicals (steeping, xanthation).
Spinning: Extruding the solution through spinnerets into a spin bath to form filaments or staple fibers.
Refining: Washing, bleaching, and drying.
Distribution: Shipment to textile mills and non-woven manufacturers.
Quick Recommendations for Stakeholders
For Manufacturers: Invest in EU BAT (Best Available Techniques) to reduce emissions and gain "Green" certifications required by premium fashion brands.
For Investors: Target companies with integrated dissolving pulp supply chains or those specialized in high-growth non-woven applications.
For Buyers: Prioritize suppliers recognized by the CanopyStyle initiative to ensure deforestation-free sourcing.
For R&D Teams: Focus on the development of "Direct Dissolution" technologies and the incorporation of textile waste as a raw material for circular production.
1. Market Overview of Viscose Fiber
1.1 Viscose Fiber Market Overview
1.1.1 Viscose Fiber Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Viscose Fiber Market Size by Regions:
1.3 Viscose Fiber Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Viscose Fiber Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2025 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Viscose Fiber Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Viscose Fiber Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Viscose Fiber Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 Ordinary Fiber
2.4 High Wet Modulus Fiber
2.5 Strong Fiber
3. Covid-19 Impact Viscose Fiber Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Viscose Fiber Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Viscose Fiber Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Military Use
3.4 Industry Use
3.5 Civil Use
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Viscose Fiber Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Viscose Fiber Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Viscose Fiber Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Viscose Fiber Business
5.1 Aditya Birla
5.1.1 Aditya Birla Company Profile
5.1.2 Aditya Birla Viscose Fiber Product Specification
5.1.3 Aditya Birla Viscose Fiber Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 Lenzing
5.2.1 Lenzing Company Profile
5.2.2 Lenzing Viscose Fiber Product Specification
5.2.3 Lenzing Viscose Fiber Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Kelheim
5.3.1 Kelheim Company Profile
5.3.2 Kelheim Viscose Fiber Product Specification
5.3.3 Kelheim Viscose Fiber Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 COSMO
5.4.1 COSMO Company Profile
5.4.2 COSMO Viscose Fiber Product Specification
5.4.3 COSMO Viscose Fiber Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 Sanyou
5.5.1 Sanyou Company Profile
5.5.2 Sanyou Viscose Fiber Product Specification
5.5.3 Sanyou Viscose Fiber Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 Fulida
5.6.1 Fulida Company Profile
5.6.2 Fulida Viscose Fiber Product Specification
5.6.3 Fulida Viscose Fiber Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 Sateri
5.7.1 Sateri Company Profile
5.7.2 Sateri Viscose Fiber Product Specification
5.7.3 Sateri Viscose Fiber Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 Aoyang
5.8.1 Aoyang Company Profile
5.8.2 Aoyang Viscose Fiber Product Specification
5.8.3 Aoyang Viscose Fiber Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.9 Helon
5.9.1 Helon Company Profile
5.9.2 Helon Viscose Fiber Product Specification
5.9.3 Helon Viscose Fiber Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.10 Bohi
5.10.1 Bohi Company Profile
5.10.2 Bohi Viscose Fiber Product Specification
5.10.3 Bohi Viscose Fiber Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.11 Xiangsheng Group
5.11.1 Xiangsheng Group Company Profile
5.11.2 Xiangsheng Group Viscose Fiber Product Specification
5.11.3 Xiangsheng Group Viscose Fiber Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.12 Yibin Grace
5.12.1 Yibin Grace Company Profile
5.12.2 Yibin Grace Viscose Fiber Product Specification
5.12.3 Yibin Grace Viscose Fiber Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.13 Jiangxi Longda
5.13.1 Jiangxi Longda Company Profile
5.13.2 Jiangxi Longda Viscose Fiber Product Specification
5.13.3 Jiangxi Longda Viscose Fiber Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.14 Xinxiang Bailu
5.14.1 Xinxiang Bailu Company Profile
5.14.2 Xinxiang Bailu Viscose Fiber Product Specification
5.14.3 Xinxiang Bailu Viscose Fiber Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.15 Silver Hawk
5.15.1 Silver Hawk Company Profile
5.15.2 Silver Hawk Viscose Fiber Product Specification
5.15.3 Silver Hawk Viscose Fiber Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Viscose Fiber Market Size
6.2 North America Viscose Fiber Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Viscose Fiber Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Viscose Fiber Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Viscose Fiber Market Size
7.2 East Asia Viscose Fiber Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Viscose Fiber Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Viscose Fiber Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Viscose Fiber Market Size
8.2 Europe Viscose Fiber Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Viscose Fiber Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Viscose Fiber Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Viscose Fiber Market Size
9.2 South Asia Viscose Fiber Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Viscose Fiber Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Viscose Fiber Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Viscose Fiber Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Viscose Fiber Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Viscose Fiber Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Viscose Fiber Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Viscose Fiber Market Size
11.2 Middle East Viscose Fiber Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Viscose Fiber Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Viscose Fiber Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Viscose Fiber Market Size
12.2 Africa Viscose Fiber Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Viscose Fiber Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Viscose Fiber Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Viscose Fiber Market Size
13.2 Oceania Viscose Fiber Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Viscose Fiber Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Viscose Fiber Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Viscose Fiber Market Size
14.2 South America Viscose Fiber Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Viscose Fiber Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Viscose Fiber Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Viscose Fiber Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Viscose Fiber Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Viscose Fiber Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Viscose Fiber Market Size by Application
16 Viscose Fiber Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter?s Five Forces Analysis
18 Regulatory Information
17 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
18 Appendix
18.1 Research Methodology
18.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
18.1.2 Data Source
18.2 Disclaimer
Global Viscose Fiber Market Segmentation
By Type
Ordinary Viscose Fiber (Standard VSF): Widely used in the apparel and textile industries.
High Wet Modulus (HWM) Fiber: Known for higher strength and stability when wet; often used in premium blended fabrics.
Strong Fiber (High-Tenacity): Primarily utilized in industrial applications such as tire cords and heavy-duty textiles.
Bamboo-based Viscose: Emerging segment focusing on rapid renewability and antibacterial properties.
By Form
Viscose Staple Fiber (VSF)
Viscose Filament Yarn (VFY)
By Application
Civil Use: Apparel (dresses, shirts, linings), home textiles (curtains, upholstery), and bed linen.
Industry Use: Non-woven products (wipes, feminine hygiene), medical supplies (bandages, surgical drapes), and filtration.
Military Use: Specialized clothing, parachutes, and high-performance technical textiles.
By End-User Industry
Apparel and Fashion
Healthcare and Hygiene
Automotive (Interior fabrics and tire reinforcements)
Home Infrastructure
Regional Analysis
Asia-Pacific: The largest market share holder and production hub, led by China, India, and Indonesia. Growth is driven by the massive textile manufacturing infrastructure and rising domestic consumption.
Europe: A leading region for sustainable viscose innovation and high-end fashion, with a strong focus on closed-loop production and environmental certifications.
North America: Demand is fueled by the growing preference for sustainable consumer goods and the expanding non-woven hygiene market in the U.S. and Canada.
South America: Steady demand linked to the textile sectors in Brazil and Argentina.
Middle East & Africa: Emerging interest in diversifying industrial bases with textile and medical fiber manufacturing.
Top Key Players
Aditya Birla Group (Grasim Industries)
Lenzing AG
Sateri (Royal Golden Eagle Group)
Kelheim Fibres GmbH
Xinxiang Bailu Chemical Fibre Co., Ltd.
Tangshan Sanyou Group
Zhejiang Fulida Co., Ltd.
Aoyang Technology
Shandong Helon Textile Co., Ltd.
Shandong Bohi Industry Co., Ltd.
Yibin Grace Group Co., Ltd.
Jiangxi Longda Resources Development
Jilin Chemical Fiber Group Co., Ltd.
Silver Hawk Chemical Fibre
ENKA GmbH & Co. KG
Glanzstoff Industries
COSMO Chemical Co., Ltd.
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