Synthetic Yarn Market

The global market for yarn of synthetic or artificial staple fibers is projected to see continued growth from 2022 to 2030, with consumption volume and market value expected to increase. Consumption trends, production analysis, and import/export data are discussed, along with key growth rates and major consuming and producing countries. The average import and export prices are also analyzed to provide a comprehensive overview of the market.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for yarn of synthetic or artificial staple fibers worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.5% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 6.3M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.7% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $36.1B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Yarn Of Synthetic Or Artificial Staple Fibers

In 2022, the amount of yarn of synthetic or artificial staple fibers consumed worldwide shrank to 5.1M tons, which is down by -1.9% compared with the previous year's figure. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at 6.9M tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

The global synthetic yarn market revenue contracted to $25B in 2022, with a decrease of -3.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Global consumption peaked at $34.1B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were Vietnam (1M tons), India (924K tons) and China (434K tons), with a combined 47% share of global consumption. Turkey, the United States, Brazil, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Honduras, Egypt, South Korea and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +17.0%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($9B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($2.7B). It was followed by Vietnam.

In Turkey, the synthetic yarn market increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: India (-3.0% per year) and Vietnam (+12.4% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of synthetic yarn per capita consumption in 2022 were Honduras (17 kg per person), Vietnam (11 kg per person) and Turkey (4.2 kg per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +14.6%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Yarn Of Synthetic Or Artificial Staple Fibers

In 2022, global production of yarn of synthetic or artificial staple fibers reduced modestly to 5.3M tons, with a decrease of -2.7% on 2021. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Global production peaked at 7.1M tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, synthetic yarn production contracted to $23.4B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum level at $46.4B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (1.3M tons), Vietnam (1.1M tons) and India (966K tons), together comprising 63% of global production. Indonesia, the United States, Turkey and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +16.8%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Yarn Of Synthetic Or Artificial Staple Fibers

In 2022, approx. 2M tons of yarn of synthetic or artificial staple fibers were imported worldwide; standing approx. at 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 19%. Global imports peaked at 2M tons in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, synthetic yarn imports rose sharply to $7.8B in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

In 2022, Bangladesh (198K tons), India (185K tons), Brazil (178K tons), Honduras (171K tons) and Turkey (142K tons) was the main importer of yarn of synthetic or artificial staple fibers in the world, generating 43% of total import. South Korea (87K tons), Italy (70K tons), Vietnam (67K tons), the United States (56K tons), Colombia (51K tons), Egypt (42K tons), Russia (39K tons) and Germany (32K tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +16.4%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest synthetic yarn importing markets worldwide were Bangladesh ($797M), Honduras ($574M) and Turkey ($519M), together accounting for 24% of global imports. Brazil, India, Italy, the United States, South Korea, Germany, Vietnam, Egypt, Colombia and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Among the main importing countries, India, with a CAGR of +12.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports By Type

Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale represented the largest type of yarn of synthetic or artificial staple fibers in the world, with the volume of imports reaching 1.6M tons, which was approx. 80% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale (354K tons), making up an 18% share of total imports. Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale (58K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale was also the fastest-growing in terms of imports, with a CAGR of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale (+4.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2022, the share of yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale (-4.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other products remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale ($5.9B) constitutes the largest type of yarn of synthetic or artificial staple fibers imported worldwide, comprising 76% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale ($1.4B), with an 18% share of global imports.

For yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale, imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. With regard to the other imported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale (-1.5% per year) and yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale (+0.6% per year).

Import Prices By Type

The average synthetic yarn import price stood at $3,863 per ton in 2022, increasing by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $4,272 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale ($7,585 per ton), while the price for yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale ($3,701 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale (-0.5%), while the other products experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Import Prices By Country

The average synthetic yarn import price stood at $3,863 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 8.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 14%. Global import price peaked at $4,272 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($8,222 per ton), while India ($2,527 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Yarn Of Synthetic Or Artificial Staple Fibers

Global synthetic yarn exports shrank modestly to 2.2M tons in 2022, reducing by -2.3% compared with 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the peak figure at 2.3M tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, synthetic yarn exports rose modestly to $8.1B in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at $8.7B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports By Country

China represented the major exporting country with an export of about 850K tons, which reached 39% of total exports. Indonesia (312K tons) took a 14% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by India (10%), the United States (9.1%), Vietnam (6.1%) and Turkey (5.7%). Thailand (65K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the yarn of synthetic or artificial staple fibers exports, with a CAGR of +7.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United States (+3.3%) and Turkey (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Thailand and India experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Vietnam (-1.8%) and Indonesia (-3.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China and the United States increased by +18 and +1.9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($2.7B) remains the largest synthetic yarn supplier worldwide, comprising 33% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($862M), with an 11% share of global exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 9.4% share.

In China, synthetic yarn exports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (-3.9% per year) and Turkey (+3.3% per year).

Exports By Type

In 2022, yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale (1.8M tons) was the key type of yarn of synthetic or artificial staple fibers, comprising 80% of total exports. It was distantly followed by yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale (383K tons), generating a 17% share of total exports. Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale (58K tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale exports of stood at +1.4%. At the same time, yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale (+2.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale emerged as the fastest-growing type exported in the world, with a CAGR of +2.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale (-1.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale increased by +3.8 percentage points. The shares of the other products remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale ($6.2B) remains the largest type of yarn of synthetic or artificial staple fibers supplied worldwide, comprising 77% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale ($1.5B), with an 18% share of global exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of the value of yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale exports was relatively modest. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale (-2.2% per year) and yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale (+1.6% per year).

Export Prices By Type

The average synthetic yarn export price stood at $3,677 per ton in 2022, growing by 7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 14%. The global export price peaked at $4,309 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale ($7,639 per ton), while the average price for exports of yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale ($3,520 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale (-0.9%), while the other products experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average synthetic yarn export price amounted to $3,677 per ton, surging by 7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 14%. The global export price peaked at $4,309 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($5,999 per ton), while Indonesia ($2,761 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+1.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform