Acrylic fibers are used in 40 percent of global blanket production. The industry's market value is now measured in billions, driven by applications from automotive lights to artist paints.
Key Takeaways
- Acrylic fibers used in 40% of global blanket production
- Global acrylic fiber market size reached 4.62 million tons in 2022
- China acrylic sheets production capacity hit 1.2 million tons in 2023
- China holds 55% share of global acrylic fiber production at 3.2 million tons in 2022
- Global acrylic fiber exports totaled USD 2.8 billion in 2022
Acrylic industry data shows steady growth in demand and production, signaling strong momentum ahead.
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01 · Category
Applications And End Uses29 stats
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Acrylic fibers used in 40% of global blanket production
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Automotive sector consumes 25% of PMMA sheets globally for lights and interiors
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Apparel segment holds 60% share in acrylic fiber end-use market in 2022
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Construction industry uses 35% of acrylic emulsions for paints and coatings
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Home textiles account for 30% of acrylic fiber demand, mainly carpets and upholstery
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Electronics sector PMMA demand for displays grew 8% YoY in 2023
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Acrylic paints dominate 45% of artist paints market worldwide
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Medical applications of acrylic sheets in prosthetics 15% of total PMMA use
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Sportswear acrylic fiber usage 20%, valued for moisture-wicking properties
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Packaging sector acrylic sheets for bottles and containers 10% market share
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Furniture upholstery acrylic fibers 25% penetration in budget segment
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Signs and displays consume 20% of extruded acrylic sheets globally
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Adhesives end-use for acrylic polymers 18% of total production
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Toys and leisure products use 12% of PMMA for durability
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Acrylic fibers in sweaters and knitwear 50% of apparel applications
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Carpet manufacturing uses 35% of global acrylic staple fibers
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Signs and glazing PMMA sheets 28% of total applications in construction
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Acrylic dispersions in paper coatings 22% market penetration
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Knitted outerwear acrylic content averages 40% in budget lines
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Sanitary ware acrylic sheets 18% substitution for ceramics globally
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Protective coatings acrylics 30% of marine paints formulations
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Handicrafts and crafts acrylic paints 55% usage rate among hobbyists
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Aquariums and aquaria PMMA panels 90% material choice for clarity
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Fake fur products 70% acrylic fibers for animal welfare shift
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Windshields and canopies aircraft PMMA 15% aviation plastics
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Wall paints acrylic emulsions 65% volume in residential segment
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Hosiery and socks acrylic blends 25% for durability
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Optical lenses PMMA 12% of spectacle lenses market
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Leather finishing acrylic polymers 40% replacement for traditional
Interpretation
Applications And End Uses Interpretation
Across applications and end uses, acrylic demand is being driven by apparel and home textiles with apparel at a 60% share of the acrylic fiber market in 2022 and home textiles taking 30% while construction remains a major outlet for acrylic emulsions at 35%.
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Market Size And Growth16 stats
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Global acrylic fiber market size reached 4.62 million tons in 2022
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Acrylic fiber market expected to grow at CAGR of 3.8% from 2023 to 2030
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North America acrylic sheets market valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2023
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Asia-Pacific acrylic fiber production accounted for 65% of global total in 2022
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Global PMMA (acrylic) market size was USD 5.1 billion in 2021, growing to USD 7.8 billion by 2028
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Acrylic paints market projected to reach USD 25 billion by 2027 at 5.2% CAGR
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European acrylic fiber consumption was 450,000 tons in 2022
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U.S. acrylic yarn market size estimated at USD 800 million in 2023
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Global acrylic emulsion market valued at USD 8.9 billion in 2022
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India acrylic fiber market to grow from 120,000 tons in 2022 to 160,000 tons by 2028
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Global acrylic fiber market size reached 4.75 million tons in 2023 with 3.2% growth
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Acrylic sheets market in Asia-Pacific valued at USD 2.8 billion in 2023
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Water-based acrylic coatings market to hit USD 18 billion by 2030
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U.S. acrylic fiber market share 6% global, valued USD 350 million 2022
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PMMA cast sheet segment grows fastest at 5.5% CAGR to 2030
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Global acrylic latex market size USD 10.2 billion projected for 2028
Interpretation
Market Size And Growth Interpretation
The acrylic market shows steady expansion across key segments, with global PMMA growing from USD 5.1 billion in 2021 to USD 7.8 billion by 2028 and acrylic fiber expected to rise at a 3.8% CAGR from 2023 to 2030, underscoring meaningful market size and growth momentum for this industry category.
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Production And Capacity30 stats
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China acrylic sheets production capacity hit 1.2 million tons in 2023
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Global acrylic fiber production capacity stood at 6.8 million tons per year in 2022
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India's Vardhman Acrylics has annual capacity of 57,000 tons
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Turkey's acrylic fiber production capacity is 180,000 tons annually as of 2023
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Mitsubishi Chemical's Lucite International PMMA plant capacity is 220,000 tons/year
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Global top 10 acrylic fiber producers account for 75% of total capacity in 2022
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U.S. Dow Chemical acrylic acid plant capacity expanded to 440,000 tons in 2023
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South Korea's Taekwang Industrial acrylic fiber capacity is 120,000 tons/year
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Europe PMMA production capacity totals 650,000 tons annually in 2023
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Pakistan's acrylic yarn production capacity reached 100,000 tons in 2022
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Vietnam acrylic fiber production capacity grew 15% YoY to 250,000 tons in 2023
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Sinopec's acrylic acid capacity in China is 1.1 million tons/year
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Global acrylic sheet extrusion capacity is 3.5 million tons as of 2023
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Aditya Birla's Grasim Industries acrylic fiber plant at 120,000 tons capacity
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Japan Eni's acrylic fiber output capacity 80,000 tons/year
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Brazil's acrylic production capacity stands at 45,000 tons annually
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Asia dominates with 70% of global acrylic acid production capacity at 8.2 million tons in 2022
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Formosa Plastics Taiwan acrylic emulsion capacity 300,000 tons/year
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Mexico new acrylic fiber plant adds 50,000 tons capacity in 2024
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Russia acrylic sheets production capacity 120,000 tons in 2023 despite sanctions
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Turkey acrylic production 200,000 tons, 3% of world total in 2023
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Reliance Industries India acrylic capacity expansion to 200,000 tons by 2025
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LG Chem Korea PMMA capacity 140,000 tons/year globally
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Indonesia new acrylic fiber plant 60,000 tons capacity operational 2024
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Global acrylic acid capacity utilization rate averaged 82% in 2023
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Exlan Japan acrylic fiber brand capacity 50,000 tons annually
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Arkema France specialty acrylics capacity 100,000 tons
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Egypt's Alexandria Acrylics Fiber Co. capacity 36,000 tons/year
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U.S. continuous PMMA polymerization capacity 300,000 tons
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Thailand PTT Global acrylic emulsion plant 150,000 tons capacity
Interpretation
Production And Capacity Interpretation
Production and capacity are highly concentrated and scaling fast with China reaching 1.2 million tons of acrylic sheet capacity in 2023 and global acrylic fiber capacity totaling 6.8 million tons per year in 2022, while the top 10 producers control 75% of capacity.
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Regional Analysis28 stats
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China holds 55% share of global acrylic fiber production at 3.2 million tons in 2022
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India acrylic fiber consumption 5% of global total, around 300,000 tons in 2023
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Europe acrylic fiber production share declined to 8% in 2022 from 12% in 2015
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U.S. imports 90% of its acrylic fiber needs, totaling 250,000 tons in 2022
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Turkey acrylic yarn exports to EU valued at EUR 500 million in 2022
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Southeast Asia acrylic sheets market grows at 6% CAGR, led by Thailand and Vietnam
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Middle East acrylic fiber production capacity 150,000 tons, mainly Iran and Saudi Arabia
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Latin America acrylic consumption 4% global share, Brazil leading at 80,000 tons/year
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Africa acrylic fiber market nascent, South Africa capacity 20,000 tons
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Japan acrylic fiber production dropped 10% YoY to 70,000 tons in 2022
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South Korea 12% of global acrylic acid production at 1.5 million tons in 2023
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Australia PMMA imports from Asia 95%, total volume 15,000 tons annually
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Canada acrylic paints market dominated by U.S. imports worth CAD 200 million
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Germany as Europe's largest acrylic consumer at 120,000 tons in 2022
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Bangladesh acrylic yarn imports surged 20% to 50,000 tons in 2023
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Indonesia local acrylic production covers only 30% of demand, imports 40,000 tons
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Egypt new acrylic plant boosts regional capacity by 30,000 tons
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EU acrylic fiber production fell to 350,000 tons in 2023
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Mexico acrylic consumption 25,000 tons, 80% imported from Asia
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Australia acrylic fiber imports 30,000 tons annually, mainly from China
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Russia acrylic production 100,000 tons despite 15% drop from sanctions
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Philippines acrylic yarn demand met 95% by imports 40,000 tons
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Argentina acrylic fiber imports USD 50 million, Brazil main supplier
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UAE acrylic sheets market imports USD 80 million from India/China
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New Zealand PMMA consumption 8,000 tons, fully import dependent
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Colombia local acrylic production negligible, imports 12,000 tons/year
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Morocco acrylic yarn production 25,000 tons, exports to EU
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Algeria state-owned acrylic plant capacity utilization 60% at 20,000 tons
Interpretation
Regional Analysis Interpretation
In regional acrylic industry dynamics, China dominates production with 55% share and 3.2 million tons in 2022 while Europe’s share slipped to 8% from 12% in 2015 and the US relies on imports for 90% of its 250,000 tons, showing a clear shift toward Asia-led supply and consumption across regions.
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Trade, Prices, And Economics30 stats
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Global acrylic fiber exports totaled USD 2.8 billion in 2022
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Average acrylic fiber price was USD 1.8/kg in Asia Q4 2023
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China exported 1.1 million tons of acrylic fiber in 2022
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U.S. acrylic sheets import value USD 450 million from China in 2023
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EU anti-dumping duties on Indian acrylic fiber at 10-15% since 2021
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Acrylic yarn prices rose 12% YoY to USD 2.2/kg in Turkey 2023
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Global acrylic acid spot price averaged USD 1,450/ton CFR China in 2023
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India's acrylic fiber imports from China USD 300 million in FY2023
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South Korea acrylic exports to Vietnam grew 25% to 80,000 tons in 2022
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PMMA resin FOB Southeast Asia price USD 2,100/ton in Q1 2024
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Pakistan acrylic staple fiber exports USD 150 million mainly to China
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Europe acrylic emulsion import dependency 40% from Asia at EUR 1.2 billion
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Brazil imposed 20% tariff on acrylic fiber imports in 2023
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Global trade volume of acrylic products 5.2 million tons in 2022
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Acrylic paints wholesale price USD 3.5/kg in U.S. market 2023
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Turkey leads world acrylic yarn exports with 250,000 tons in 2022
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Volatility in acrylic monomer prices up 18% due to energy costs in 2023
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Vietnam acrylic imports from Korea USD 120 million in 2023
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Global acrylic tow exports 1.2 million tons valued USD 1.5 billion 2022
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Acrylic staple fiber CFR Europe price USD 2.0/kg Jan 2024
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India acrylic imports 250,000 tons from China in 2023
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U.S. acrylic acid exports USD 200 million mainly to Mexico
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Bangladesh anti-dumping case on acrylic fiber from India won in 2023
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Acrylic emulsion average price USD 1.9/kg Asia Q4 2023
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EU acrylic fiber imports from Turkey 150,000 tons duty-free under agreement
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Global acrylic yarn trade USD 3.1 billion, China 40% exporter share
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Spot PMMA extrusion grade USD 2,400/ton FOB US Gulf 2024
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Peru acrylic imports USD 40 million from Asia in 2023
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Acrylic acid futures contract launched on Dalian exchange volume 50,000 tons/month
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Vietnam exports acrylic products USD 100 million to US under CPTPP
Interpretation
Trade, Prices, And Economics Interpretation
In trade and pricing terms, acrylic markets stayed highly price sensitive with average Asia prices at USD 1.8 per kg in Q4 2023 and Turkey’s acrylic yarn up 12% year over year to USD 2.2 per kg in 2023, while major flows such as China’s 1.1 million tons exported in 2022 and the EU imposing 10 to 15% anti dumping duties on Indian fiber since 2021 shaped competitive pressures.
report visual · Breakdown
Acrylic’s Main End-Uses (Share)
Apparel and key building/material applications take large portions of acrylic fiber and emulsion demand, highlighting where consumption pressure is concentrated.
40%
Acrylic fibers used in 40% of global blanket production
60%
Apparel segment holds 60% share in acrylic fiber end-use market in 2022
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