The global Cellulose Fibers Market Size is estimated to be US$ 36.4 billion in 2023 and is poised to register 9.21% growth over the forecast period from 2023 to 2030.
Key market driving forces include surging demand from the textile industry, penetration of cellulose fibers into petrochemical fibers, growing demand for bio-degradable and skin-friendly fabrics, low raw material prices, focus on emerging markets, and use of cellulose fibers across industrial applications
Cellulose Fibers Market Analysis
Cellulose Fibers are one of the fastest-growing markets in the textile industry, with rapid adoption across developing and developed markets. Technological advancements in the industry are encouraging the adoption of different types of cellulose fibers. Key advantages of cellulose fibers such as similar properties to engineered fibers, attractive fabric, moisture resistance, ability to dye the fibers in diverse color ranges, low-cost advantages, wide availability, and environmental benefits associated with the cellulose fiber manufacturing process, and others support the market growth. A wide variety of types for different applications are witnessing market demand.
A shifting market trend towards the use of natural cellulose fibers is observed as companies emphasize offering a natural feeling in apparel for consumers. Both large-scale users and small/medium-scale companies are developing innovative fabrics using cellulose fibers. Further, customized solutions that cater to the exact specifications of the fashion and apparel industry are also widely marketed.
The market growth is driven by the increased use of cellulose fibers in apparel and home textile industries, growth in global demand for the automotive sector using cellulose fibers, and strong potential from the industrial segment, and others. On the other hand, challenges associated with being a capital-intensive industry, limited awareness of eco-friendly products, and the negative impact of covid-19 on the industry restrict the market growth.
Market Dynamics
Market Trend- Penetration of cellulose fibers into petrochemical fibers
The market growth is driven by bio-degradable and skin-friendly textiles. As cellulose fibers can provide superior comfort, they are quickly penetrating petrochemical fibers. Steady growth in textile demand and increasing household consumption expenditures support the market growth. The emergence of the bio-based economy where raw materials produced from minerals are replaced with high-quality, durable, and environment-friendly products supports the market outlook.
Market Driver- Growing demand for bio-degradable and skin-friendly fabrics
Skin-friendly fabrics are quickly gaining market penetration driven by shifting consumer preferences. The demand for cellulose fibers from the clothing sector is rapidly emerging as biodegradable materials are environmentally friendly. Some of the most common skin-friendly fabrics such as cotton, linen, cashmere, silk, hemp, and those made with wood pulp are quickly gaining consumer acceptance. These fibers have a smooth feel and a natural wicking action that keeps moisture away from the skin. They avoid synthetic fibers such as nylon and polyester. Accordingly, most manufacturers target the clothing segment.
Market Opportunity- Low raw material prices
Cellulose fibers are either made from the cellulose of wood pulp or the stalks of plants. Growing environmental awareness and social concern about the environmental impact of the textile industry is encouraging the need for developing green and sustainable raw materials and production technologies.
Different raw materials such as coconut husk fiber, Sengkang leaves (Pandanus tectorius), cotton, Agave tequilana, barley wastes, tomato peels, garlic straw residues, forest residues, corncob residue, Gigantochloa scortechinni bamboo culms, industrial waste cotton, cassava root bagasse, and peelings, sugar palm fibers (Arenga pinnata), corn straw, and sago seed shells are assessed.
In addition to wood/plant cellulose, nano cellulose from microorganisms and plants as sources of cellulose for textile applications support the market. Relatively, the ease of availability of the raw materials and low costs of the raw materials supports the low manufacturing costs and thereby overall low prices of the end products. Accordingly, a significant number of companies are showing interest in expanding their operations in the industry vertical.
Market Segmentation
The global Cellulose Fibers Market is segmented into Types, End Users, and Countries.
Synthetic or man-made cellulose fibers are the largest type of Cellulose Fibers market in 2022
The man-made or synthetic cellulose fibers include viscose, lyocell, modal, and so on, and account for over 66% of the global cellulose fibers market. Fibers are obtained from the chemical and mechanical treatment of wood pulp. The pulp is obtained from plants and stalks of the plants, which are processed into a pulp. Like other synthetic fibers, they are extruded and typical types include cellulose acetate (Acetate), regenerated cellulose (Viscose Rayon), Cuprammonium Rayon (Bemberg), and saponified acetate (Rayon) types. Similar to other fibers, these man-made fibers change their chemical composition, structure, and properties during the production phase. These fibers are versatile in nature and have a high attraction for dyes. The Asia Pacific continues to be the largest consumer of man-made fibers due to its well-established manufacturing industry and robust consuming population base.
The textile segment is the largest application for the cellulose fibers market and is likely to continue dominating the market by 2030
Integration of cellulose fibers in clothing applications improves the attractiveness, strength, and absorption properties of the fabrics. Further, renewability, biodegradability, processing flexibility, low density, high specific strength, and low-cost advantages support their use across apparel industries.
Viscose staple fiber and other cellulosic fibers present advantages such as preventing the development of bacteria, especially in comparison to synthetic fabrics, such as polyester. They are softer and smoother compared to other apparel. The garments also have a longer life without losing quality.
Collaborations between designers and clothing manufacturers to promote the use of diverse raw materials, and promote wide benefits of the products.
Asia Pacific remains the dominant user of the Cellulose Fibers market for the period 2023 to 2030
Driven by rapid adoption across the end-user industries and huge consumption volumes in China, Asia Pacific dominates the global Cellulose Fibers market.
China- Availability of raw materials, cheap labor availability, the rapid adaption of technologies, and innovation are the major factors driving the market growth. Global majors are focusing on the market for business expansion and boosting profitability.
A rapid surge in apparel, medical, cosmetic, baby care, household textiles, and industrial applications of non-woven wipes present robust market opportunities. Further, rapid growth in e-commerce operations in the country and rapid urbanization rates are factors driving market growth.
China dominates the Asia Pacific cellulose fiber market, driven by a large population base, increasing disposable incomes, and professional applications. The country is among the leading manufacturing hubs driven by domestic demand. Amidst low costs of production, exports are expanding to Western countries.
Segmentation
By Type
By End User
By Region
Key Players
Leading companies profiled in the study include-
Cellulose Fibers Market Outlook 2023
1 Market Overview
1.1 Introduction to Cellulose Fibers Market
1.2 Scope of the Study
1.3 Research Objective
1.3.1 Key Market Scope and Segments
1.3.2 Players Covered
1.3.3 Years Considered
2 Executive Summary
2.1 2023 Cellulose Fibers Industry- Market Statistics
3 Market Dynamics
3.1 Market Drivers
3.2 Market Challenges
3.3 Market Opportunities
3.4 Market Trends
4 Market Factor Analysis
4.1 Porter’s Five Forces
4.2 Market Entropy
4.2.1 Global Cellulose Fibers Market Companies with Area Served
4.2.2 Products Offerings Global Cellulose Fibers Market
5 COVID-19 Impact Analysis and Outlook Scenarios
5.1.1 Covid-19 Impact Analysis
5.1.2 Post-COVID-19 Scenario- Low Growth Case
5.1.3 Post-COVID-19 Scenario- Reference Growth Case
5.1.4 Post-COVID-19 Scenario- Low Growth Case
6 Global Cellulose Fibers Market Trends
6.1 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) and CAGR (%) by Type (2018-2028)
6.2 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) and CAGR (%) by Applications (2018-2028)
6.3 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) and CAGR (%) by Regions (2018-2028)
7 Global Cellulose Fibers Market Revenue (USD Million) by Type, and Applications (2018-2022)
7.1 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) by Type (2018-2022)
7.1.1 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), Market Share (%) by Type (2018-2022)
7.2 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) by Applications (2018-2022)
7.2.1 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), Market Share (%) by Applications (2018-2022)
8 Global Cellulose Fibers Development Regional Status and Outlook
8.1 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Regions (2018-2022)
8.2 North America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) by Type, and Application (2018-2022)
8.2.1 North America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) by Country (2018-2022)
8.2.2 North America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) by Type (2018-2022)
8.2.3 North America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) by Applications (2018-2022)
8.3 Europe Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), by Type, and Applications (USD Million) (2018-2022)
8.3.1 Europe Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), by Country (2018-2022)
8.3.2 Europe Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) by Type (2018-2022)
8.3.3 Europe Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) by Applications (2018-2022)
8.4 Asia Pacific Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), and Revenue (USD Million) by Type, and Applications (2018-2022)
8.4.1 Asia Pacific Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) by Country (2018-2022)
8.4.2 Asia Pacific Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) by Type (2018-2022)
8.4.3 Asia Pacific Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) by Applications (2018-2022)
8.5 South America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), by Type, and Applications (2018-2022)
8.5.1 South America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), by Country (2018-2022)
8.5.2 South America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) by Type (2018-2022)
8.5.3 South America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) by Applications (2018-2022)
8.6 Middle East and Africa Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), by Type, Technology, Application, Thickness (2018-2022)
8.6.1 Middle East and Africa Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) by Country (2018-2022)
8.6.2 Middle East and Africa Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) by Type (2018-2022)
8.6.3 Middle East and Africa Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) by Applications (2018-2022)
9 Company Profiles
10 Global Cellulose Fibers Market Revenue (USD Million), by Type, and Applications (2023-2028)
10.1 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) and Market Share (%) by Type (2023-2028)
10.1.1 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), and Market Share (%) by Type (2023-2028)
10.2 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) and Market Share (%) by Applications (2023-2028)
10.2.1 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), and Market Share (%) by Applications (2023-2028)
11 Global Cellulose Fibers Development Regional Status and Outlook Forecast
11.1 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Regions (2023-2028)
11.2 North America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) by Type, and Applications (2023-2028)
11.2.1 North America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD) Million by Country (2023-2028)
11.2.2 North America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), by Type (2023-2028)
11.2.3 North America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), Market Share (%) by Applications (2023-2028)
11.3 Europe Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), by Type, and Applications (2023-2028)
11.3.1 Europe Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), by Country (2023-2028)
11.3.2 Europe Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), by Type (2023-2028)
11.3.3 Europe Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), by Applications (2023-2028)
11.4 Asia Pacific Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) by Type, and Applications (2023-2028)
11.4.1 Asia Pacific Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), by Country (2023-2028)
11.4.2 Asia Pacific Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), by Type (2023-2028)
11.4.3 Asia Pacific Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), by Applications (2023-2028)
11.5 South America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), by Type, and Applications (2023-2028)
11.5.1 South America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), by Country (2023-2028)
11.5.2 South America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), by Type (2023-2028)
11.5.3 South America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), by Applications (2023-2028)
11.6 Middle East and Africa Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), by Type, and Applications (2023-2028)
11.6.1 Middle East and Africa Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), by Region (2023-2028)
11.6.2 Middle East and Africa Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), by Type (2023-2028)
11.6.3 Middle East and Africa Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million), by Applications (2023-2028)
12 Methodology and Data Sources
12.1 Methodology/Research Approach
12.1.1 Research Programs/Design
12.1.2 Market Size Estimation
12.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
12.2 Data Sources
12.2.1 Secondary Sources
12.2.2 Primary Sources
12.3 Disclaimer
List Of Tables
Table 1 Market Segmentation Analysis
Table 2 Global Cellulose Fibers Market Companies with Areas Served
Table 3 Products Offerings Global Cellulose Fibers Market
Table 4 Low Growth Scenario Forecasts
Table 5 Reference Case Growth Scenario
Table 6 High Growth Case Scenario
Table 7 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) And CAGR (%) By Type (2018-2028)
Table 8 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) And CAGR (%) By Applications (2018-2028)
Table 9 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) And CAGR (%) By Regions (2018-2028)
Table 10 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Table 11 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue Market Share (%) By Type (2018-2022)
Table 12 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Table 13 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue Market Share (%) By Applications (2018-2022)
Table 14 Global Cellulose Fibers Market Revenue (USD Million) By Regions (2018-2022)
Table 15 Global Cellulose Fibers Market Share (%) By Regions (2018-2022)
Table 16 North America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2018-2022)
Table 17 North America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Table 18 North America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Table 19 Europe Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2018-2022)
Table 20 Europe Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Table 21 Europe Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Table 22 Asia Pacific Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2018-2022)
Table 23 Asia Pacific Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Table 24 Asia Pacific Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Table 25 South America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2018-2022)
Table 26 South America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Table 27 South America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Table 28 Middle East and Africa Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2018-2022)
Table 29 Middle East and Africa Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Table 30 Middle East and Africa Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Table 31 Financial Analysis
Table 32 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Table 33 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue Market Share (%) By Type (2023-2028)
Table 34 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Table 35 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue Market Share (%) By Applications (2023-2028)
Table 36 Global Cellulose Fibers Market Revenue (USD Million), And Revenue (USD Million) By Regions (2023-2028)
Table 37 North America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD)By Country (2023-2028)
Table 38 North America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Table 39 North America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Table 40 Europe Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2023-2028)
Table 41 Europe Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Table 42 Europe Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Table 43 Asia Pacific Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2023-2028)
Table 44 Asia Pacific Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Table 45 Asia Pacific Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Table 46 South America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2023-2028)
Table 47 South America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Table 48 South America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Table 49 Middle East and Africa Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2023-2028)
Table 50 Middle East and Africa Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2023-2028)
Table 51 Middle East and Africa Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Table 52 Middle East and Africa Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Table 53 Research Programs/Design for This Report
Table 54 Key Data Information from Secondary Sources
Table 55 Key Data Information from Primary Sources
List Of Figures
Figure 1 Market Scope
Figure 2 Porter’s Five Forces
Figure 3 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Figure 4 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue Market Share (%) By Type (2022)
Figure 5 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Figure 6 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue Market Share (%) By Applications (2022)
Figure 7 Global Cellulose Fibers Market Revenue (USD Million) By Regions (2018-2022)
Figure 8 Global Cellulose Fibers Market Share (%) By Regions (2022)
Figure 9 North America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2018-2022)
Figure 10 North America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Figure 11 North America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Figure 12 Europe Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2018-2022)
Figure 13 Europe Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Figure 14 Europe Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Figure 15 Asia Pacific Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2018-2022)
Figure 16 Asia Pacific Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Figure 17 Asia Pacific Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Figure 18 South America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2018-2022)
Figure 19 South America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Figure 20 South America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Figure 21 Middle East and Africa Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2018-2022)
Figure 22 Middle East and Africa Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Figure 23 Middle East and Africa Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Figure 24 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Figure 25 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue Market Share (%) By Type (2028)
Figure 26 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Figure 27 Global Cellulose Fibers Revenue Market Share (%) By Applications (2028)
Figure 28 Global Cellulose Fibers Market Revenue (USD Million) By Regions (2023-2028)
Figure 29 North America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2023-2028)
Figure 30 North America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Figure 31 North America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Figure 32 Europe Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2023-2028)
Figure 33 Europe Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Figure 34 Europe Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Figure 35 Asia Pacific Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2023-2028)
Figure 36 Asia Pacific Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Figure 37 Asia Pacific Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Figure 38 South America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2023-2028)
Figure 39 South America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Figure 40 South America Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Figure 41 Middle East and Africa Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2023-2028)
Figure 42 Middle East and Africa Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2023-2028)
Figure 43 Middle East and Africa Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Figure 44 Middle East and Africa Cellulose Fibers Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Figure 45 Bottom-Up and Top-Down Approaches For This Report
Figure 46 Data Triangulation
The global Cellulose Fibers Market Size is estimated to be US$ 36.4 billion in 2023.
The market is poised to register 9.21% growth over the forecast period from 2023 to 2030.
Lenzing AG, Grasim Industries Ltd, Sateri Holdings Limited, Creafill Fibers Corp, CFF GmbH & Co., KG, Thai Rayon Public Co. Ltd., Daicel Corporation, Eastman Chemical Company, Fulida Group Holding Co., Ltd, Kelheim Fibres GmbH
Natural Cellulose fibers, Textile industry, and Asia Pacific are the fastest-growing segments in the market.