GITNUXREPORT 2026

Acrylic Industry Statistics

The global acrylic industry is large and growing, led significantly by production in Asia.

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Key Statistics

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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

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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

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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

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Iran Polyacryl production capacity 75,000 tons acrylic fiber

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Belgium Solvay acrylic acid derivatives capacity 250,000 tons

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Peru modest acrylic yarn capacity 15,000 tons serving local market

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Global PMMA production 2.8 million tons in 2023, up 4% from prior year

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Saudi Arabia SABIC planning 400,000 tons acrylic acid complex by 2026

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Global top acrylic producer Sinopec capacity 2.5 million tons equivalents

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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

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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

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Energy crisis pushed European acrylic prices up 25% in 2022

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Soaring past 4.6 million tons globally and powering everything from our coziest sweaters to the latest car headlights, the acrylic industry is a multi-billion-dollar colossus whose incredible scale and dynamic growth is revealed in the following key statistics.

Key Takeaways

  • Global acrylic fiber market size reached 4.62 million tons in 2022
  • Acrylic fiber market expected to grow at CAGR of 3.8% from 2023 to 2030
  • North America acrylic sheets market valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2023
  • China acrylic sheets production capacity hit 1.2 million tons in 2023
  • Global acrylic fiber production capacity stood at 6.8 million tons per year in 2022
  • India's Vardhman Acrylics has annual capacity of 57,000 tons
  • China holds 55% share of global acrylic fiber production at 3.2 million tons in 2022
  • India acrylic fiber consumption 5% of global total, around 300,000 tons in 2023
  • Europe acrylic fiber production share declined to 8% in 2022 from 12% in 2015
  • Acrylic fibers used in 40% of global blanket production
  • Automotive sector consumes 25% of PMMA sheets globally for lights and interiors
  • Apparel segment holds 60% share in acrylic fiber end-use market in 2022
  • Global acrylic fiber exports totaled USD 2.8 billion in 2022
  • Average acrylic fiber price was USD 1.8/kg in Asia Q4 2023
  • China exported 1.1 million tons of acrylic fiber in 2022

The global acrylic industry is large and growing, led significantly by production in Asia.

Applications and End-Uses

1Acrylic fibers used in 40% of global blanket production
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2Automotive sector consumes 25% of PMMA sheets globally for lights and interiors
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3Apparel segment holds 60% share in acrylic fiber end-use market in 2022
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4Construction industry uses 35% of acrylic emulsions for paints and coatings
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5Home textiles account for 30% of acrylic fiber demand, mainly carpets and upholstery
Directional
6Electronics sector PMMA demand for displays grew 8% YoY in 2023
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7Acrylic paints dominate 45% of artist paints market worldwide
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8Medical applications of acrylic sheets in prosthetics 15% of total PMMA use
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9Sportswear acrylic fiber usage 20%, valued for moisture-wicking properties
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10Packaging sector acrylic sheets for bottles and containers 10% market share
Single source
11Furniture upholstery acrylic fibers 25% penetration in budget segment
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12Signs and displays consume 20% of extruded acrylic sheets globally
Directional
13Adhesives end-use for acrylic polymers 18% of total production
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14Toys and leisure products use 12% of PMMA for durability
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15Acrylic fibers in sweaters and knitwear 50% of apparel applications
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16Carpet manufacturing uses 35% of global acrylic staple fibers
Single source
17Signs and glazing PMMA sheets 28% of total applications in construction
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18Acrylic dispersions in paper coatings 22% market penetration
Single source
19Knitted outerwear acrylic content averages 40% in budget lines
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20Sanitary ware acrylic sheets 18% substitution for ceramics globally
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21Protective coatings acrylics 30% of marine paints formulations
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22Handicrafts and crafts acrylic paints 55% usage rate among hobbyists
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23Aquariums and aquaria PMMA panels 90% material choice for clarity
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24Fake fur products 70% acrylic fibers for animal welfare shift
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25Windshields and canopies aircraft PMMA 15% aviation plastics
Directional
26Wall paints acrylic emulsions 65% volume in residential segment
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27Hosiery and socks acrylic blends 25% for durability
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28Optical lenses PMMA 12% of spectacle lenses market
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29Leather finishing acrylic polymers 40% replacement for traditional
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Applications and End-Uses Interpretation

From cozy blankets and cozy sweaters to the glowing screens in our hands and the clear protective sheets in our aquariums, acrylic is the versatile polymer that's woven itself, quite literally, into the fabric of modern life.

Market Size and Growth

1Global acrylic fiber market size reached 4.62 million tons in 2022
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2Acrylic fiber market expected to grow at CAGR of 3.8% from 2023 to 2030
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3North America acrylic sheets market valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2023
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4Asia-Pacific acrylic fiber production accounted for 65% of global total in 2022
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5Global PMMA (acrylic) market size was USD 5.1 billion in 2021, growing to USD 7.8 billion by 2028
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6Acrylic paints market projected to reach USD 25 billion by 2027 at 5.2% CAGR
Single source
7European acrylic fiber consumption was 450,000 tons in 2022
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8U.S. acrylic yarn market size estimated at USD 800 million in 2023
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9Global acrylic emulsion market valued at USD 8.9 billion in 2022
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10India acrylic fiber market to grow from 120,000 tons in 2022 to 160,000 tons by 2028
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11Global acrylic fiber market size reached 4.75 million tons in 2023 with 3.2% growth
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12Acrylic sheets market in Asia-Pacific valued at USD 2.8 billion in 2023
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13Water-based acrylic coatings market to hit USD 18 billion by 2030
Directional
14U.S. acrylic fiber market share 6% global, valued USD 350 million 2022
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15PMMA cast sheet segment grows fastest at 5.5% CAGR to 2030
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16Global acrylic latex market size USD 10.2 billion projected for 2028
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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

The acrylic industry is steadily painting the world in its own image, proving that whether you're wrapping a yacht, knitting a sweater, or creating a masterpiece, this versatile polymer family has us covered—literally and lucratively.

Production and Capacity

1China acrylic sheets production capacity hit 1.2 million tons in 2023
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2Global acrylic fiber production capacity stood at 6.8 million tons per year in 2022
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3India's Vardhman Acrylics has annual capacity of 57,000 tons
Single source
4Turkey's acrylic fiber production capacity is 180,000 tons annually as of 2023
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5Mitsubishi Chemical's Lucite International PMMA plant capacity is 220,000 tons/year
Verified
6Global top 10 acrylic fiber producers account for 75% of total capacity in 2022
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7U.S. Dow Chemical acrylic acid plant capacity expanded to 440,000 tons in 2023
Directional
8South Korea's Taekwang Industrial acrylic fiber capacity is 120,000 tons/year
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9Europe PMMA production capacity totals 650,000 tons annually in 2023
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10Pakistan's acrylic yarn production capacity reached 100,000 tons in 2022
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11Vietnam acrylic fiber production capacity grew 15% YoY to 250,000 tons in 2023
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12Sinopec's acrylic acid capacity in China is 1.1 million tons/year
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13Global acrylic sheet extrusion capacity is 3.5 million tons as of 2023
Single source
14Aditya Birla's Grasim Industries acrylic fiber plant at 120,000 tons capacity
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15Japan Eni's acrylic fiber output capacity 80,000 tons/year
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16Brazil's acrylic production capacity stands at 45,000 tons annually
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17Asia dominates with 70% of global acrylic acid production capacity at 8.2 million tons in 2022
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18Formosa Plastics Taiwan acrylic emulsion capacity 300,000 tons/year
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19Mexico new acrylic fiber plant adds 50,000 tons capacity in 2024
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20Russia acrylic sheets production capacity 120,000 tons in 2023 despite sanctions
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21Turkey acrylic production 200,000 tons, 3% of world total in 2023
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22Reliance Industries India acrylic capacity expansion to 200,000 tons by 2025
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23LG Chem Korea PMMA capacity 140,000 tons/year globally
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24Indonesia new acrylic fiber plant 60,000 tons capacity operational 2024
Directional
25Global acrylic acid capacity utilization rate averaged 82% in 2023
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26Exlan Japan acrylic fiber brand capacity 50,000 tons annually
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27Arkema France specialty acrylics capacity 100,000 tons
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28Egypt's Alexandria Acrylics Fiber Co. capacity 36,000 tons/year
Single source
29U.S. continuous PMMA polymerization capacity 300,000 tons
Directional
30Thailand PTT Global acrylic emulsion plant 150,000 tons capacity
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31Iran Polyacryl production capacity 75,000 tons acrylic fiber
Single source
32Belgium Solvay acrylic acid derivatives capacity 250,000 tons
Verified
33Peru modest acrylic yarn capacity 15,000 tons serving local market
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34Global PMMA production 2.8 million tons in 2023, up 4% from prior year
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35Saudi Arabia SABIC planning 400,000 tons acrylic acid complex by 2026
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36Global top acrylic producer Sinopec capacity 2.5 million tons equivalents
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Production and Capacity Interpretation

While China flexes its sheer volume and Saudi Arabia eyes a massive new complex, the global acrylic landscape reveals a tapestry of regional giants, specialized players, and strategic expansions, all meticulously threading their capacity into a multi-million-ton industry where everyone is scrambling to get a piece of the polymer pie.

Regional Analysis

1China holds 55% share of global acrylic fiber production at 3.2 million tons in 2022
Single source
2India acrylic fiber consumption 5% of global total, around 300,000 tons in 2023
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3Europe acrylic fiber production share declined to 8% in 2022 from 12% in 2015
Directional
4U.S. imports 90% of its acrylic fiber needs, totaling 250,000 tons in 2022
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5Turkey acrylic yarn exports to EU valued at EUR 500 million in 2022
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6Southeast Asia acrylic sheets market grows at 6% CAGR, led by Thailand and Vietnam
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7Middle East acrylic fiber production capacity 150,000 tons, mainly Iran and Saudi Arabia
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8Latin America acrylic consumption 4% global share, Brazil leading at 80,000 tons/year
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9Africa acrylic fiber market nascent, South Africa capacity 20,000 tons
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10Japan acrylic fiber production dropped 10% YoY to 70,000 tons in 2022
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11South Korea 12% of global acrylic acid production at 1.5 million tons in 2023
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12Australia PMMA imports from Asia 95%, total volume 15,000 tons annually
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13Canada acrylic paints market dominated by U.S. imports worth CAD 200 million
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14Germany as Europe's largest acrylic consumer at 120,000 tons in 2022
Directional
15Bangladesh acrylic yarn imports surged 20% to 50,000 tons in 2023
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16Indonesia local acrylic production covers only 30% of demand, imports 40,000 tons
Directional
17Egypt new acrylic plant boosts regional capacity by 30,000 tons
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18EU acrylic fiber production fell to 350,000 tons in 2023
Directional
19Mexico acrylic consumption 25,000 tons, 80% imported from Asia
Single source
20Australia acrylic fiber imports 30,000 tons annually, mainly from China
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21Russia acrylic production 100,000 tons despite 15% drop from sanctions
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22Philippines acrylic yarn demand met 95% by imports 40,000 tons
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23Argentina acrylic fiber imports USD 50 million, Brazil main supplier
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24UAE acrylic sheets market imports USD 80 million from India/China
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25New Zealand PMMA consumption 8,000 tons, fully import dependent
Directional
26Colombia local acrylic production negligible, imports 12,000 tons/year
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27Morocco acrylic yarn production 25,000 tons, exports to EU
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28Algeria state-owned acrylic plant capacity utilization 60% at 20,000 tons
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Regional Analysis Interpretation

China is the world's acrylic fiber kingpin, leaving Europe in gentle retreat and the U.S. in near-total dependence, while a patchwork of regional specialists—like Turkey's yarn exports and Southeast Asia's sheet growth—proves that while China commands the throne, the rest of the world is busy carving out its own, often import-reliant, fiefdoms.

Trade, Prices, and Economics

1Global acrylic fiber exports totaled USD 2.8 billion in 2022
Single source
2Average acrylic fiber price was USD 1.8/kg in Asia Q4 2023
Directional
3China exported 1.1 million tons of acrylic fiber in 2022
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4U.S. acrylic sheets import value USD 450 million from China in 2023
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5EU anti-dumping duties on Indian acrylic fiber at 10-15% since 2021
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6Acrylic yarn prices rose 12% YoY to USD 2.2/kg in Turkey 2023
Single source
7Global acrylic acid spot price averaged USD 1,450/ton CFR China in 2023
Single source
8India's acrylic fiber imports from China USD 300 million in FY2023
Verified
9South Korea acrylic exports to Vietnam grew 25% to 80,000 tons in 2022
Single source
10PMMA resin FOB Southeast Asia price USD 2,100/ton in Q1 2024
Verified
11Pakistan acrylic staple fiber exports USD 150 million mainly to China
Directional
12Europe acrylic emulsion import dependency 40% from Asia at EUR 1.2 billion
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13Brazil imposed 20% tariff on acrylic fiber imports in 2023
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14Global trade volume of acrylic products 5.2 million tons in 2022
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15Acrylic paints wholesale price USD 3.5/kg in U.S. market 2023
Directional
16Turkey leads world acrylic yarn exports with 250,000 tons in 2022
Single source
17Volatility in acrylic monomer prices up 18% due to energy costs in 2023
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18Vietnam acrylic imports from Korea USD 120 million in 2023
Directional
19Global acrylic tow exports 1.2 million tons valued USD 1.5 billion 2022
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20Acrylic staple fiber CFR Europe price USD 2.0/kg Jan 2024
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21India acrylic imports 250,000 tons from China in 2023
Single source
22U.S. acrylic acid exports USD 200 million mainly to Mexico
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23Bangladesh anti-dumping case on acrylic fiber from India won in 2023
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24Acrylic emulsion average price USD 1.9/kg Asia Q4 2023
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25EU acrylic fiber imports from Turkey 150,000 tons duty-free under agreement
Verified
26Global acrylic yarn trade USD 3.1 billion, China 40% exporter share
Directional
27Spot PMMA extrusion grade USD 2,400/ton FOB US Gulf 2024
Directional
28Peru acrylic imports USD 40 million from Asia in 2023
Directional
29Acrylic acid futures contract launched on Dalian exchange volume 50,000 tons/month
Directional
30Vietnam exports acrylic products USD 100 million to US under CPTPP
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31Energy crisis pushed European acrylic prices up 25% in 2022
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Trade, Prices, and Economics Interpretation

The global acrylic industry resembles a high-stakes, tariff-laden poker game where China holds a massive stack of chips, price volatility keeps everyone on edge, and every nation is fiercely guarding its hand while trying to cash in on everyone else's bets.

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    Reference 12
    VARDHMAN
    vardhman.com

    vardhman.com

  • TEXTILEGENCE logo
    Reference 13
    TEXTILEGENCE
    textilegence.com

    textilegence.com

  • M-CHEMICAL logo
    Reference 14
    M-CHEMICAL
    m-chemical.co.jp

    m-chemical.co.jp

  • FIBERJOURNAL logo
    Reference 15
    FIBERJOURNAL
    fiberjournal.com

    fiberjournal.com

  • DOW logo
    Reference 16
    DOW
    dow.com

    dow.com

  • TAEKWANGINDUSTRIAL logo
    Reference 17
    TAEKWANGINDUSTRIAL
    taekwangindustrial.co.kr

    taekwangindustrial.co.kr

  • PLEXIGLAS logo
    Reference 18
    PLEXIGLAS
    plexiglas.de

    plexiglas.de

  • PTA logo
    Reference 19
    PTA
    pta.org.pk

    pta.org.pk

  • VIETNAMTEXTILE logo
    Reference 20
    VIETNAMTEXTILE
    vietnamtextile.org.vn

    vietnamtextile.org.vn

  • SINOPEC logo
    Reference 21
    SINOPEC
    sinopec.com

    sinopec.com

  • PLASTICSINDUSTRY logo
    Reference 22
    PLASTICSINDUSTRY
    plasticsindustry.org

    plasticsindustry.org

  • ADITYABIRLA logo
    Reference 23
    ADITYABIRLA
    adityabirla.com

    adityabirla.com

  • ENI logo
    Reference 24
    ENI
    eni.com

    eni.com

  • ABIT logo
    Reference 25
    ABIT
    abit.org.br

    abit.org.br

  • ICIS logo
    Reference 26
    ICIS
    icis.com

    icis.com

  • FORMOSACHEMICAL logo
    Reference 27
    FORMOSACHEMICAL
    formosachemical.com.tw

    formosachemical.com.tw

  • CHEMWEEK logo
    Reference 28
    CHEMWEEK
    chemweek.com

    chemweek.com

  • RUSSIANPLASTICS logo
    Reference 29
    RUSSIANPLASTICS
    russianplastics.ru

    russianplastics.ru

  • CIRP logo
    Reference 30
    CIRP
    cirp.gov.in

    cirp.gov.in

  • EURATEX logo
    Reference 31
    EURATEX
    euratex.eu

    euratex.eu

  • USITC logo
    Reference 32
    USITC
    usitc.gov

    usitc.gov

  • ITKIB logo
    Reference 33
    ITKIB
    itkib.org.tr

    itkib.org.tr

  • ASEANPLASTICS logo
    Reference 34
    ASEANPLASTICS
    aseanplastics.org

    aseanplastics.org

  • GULFPETROCHEM logo
    Reference 35
    GULFPETROCHEM
    gulfpetrochem.com

    gulfpetrochem.com

  • SATRADEHUB logo
    Reference 36
    SATRADEHUB
    satradehub.co.za

    satradehub.co.za

  • JFTC logo
    Reference 37
    JFTC
    jftc.or.jp

    jftc.or.jp

  • KPIA logo
    Reference 38
    KPIA
    kpia.or.kr

    kpia.or.kr

  • AUSTRALIANPLASTICSRECYCLING logo
    Reference 39
    AUSTRALIANPLASTICSRECYCLING
    australianplasticsrecycling.com

    australianplasticsrecycling.com

  • STATCAN logo
    Reference 40
    STATCAN
    statcan.gc.ca

    statcan.gc.ca

  • BVSE logo
    Reference 41
    BVSE
    bvse.de

    bvse.de

  • BGMEA logo
    Reference 42
    BGMEA
    bgmea.com.bd

    bgmea.com.bd

  • TEXTILEINDONESIA logo
    Reference 43
    TEXTILEINDONESIA
    textileindonesia.org

    textileindonesia.org

  • COTECNA logo
    Reference 44
    COTECNA
    cotecna.com

    cotecna.com

  • TEXTILEEXCHANGE logo
    Reference 45
    TEXTILEEXCHANGE
    textileexchange.org

    textileexchange.org

  • PMMA logo
    Reference 46
    PMMA
    pmma.org

    pmma.org

  • COATINGSWORLD logo
    Reference 47
    COATINGSWORLD
    coatingsworld.com

    coatingsworld.com

  • DISPLAYDAILY logo
    Reference 48
    DISPLAYDAILY
    displaydaily.com

    displaydaily.com

  • ARTMATERIALSONLINE logo
    Reference 49
    ARTMATERIALSONLINE
    artmaterialsonline.com

    artmaterialsonline.com

  • MEDICALDESIGNTECH logo
    Reference 50
    MEDICALDESIGNTECH
    medicaldesigntech.com

    medicaldesigntech.com

  • SPORTSTEXTILES logo
    Reference 51
    SPORTSTEXTILES
    sportstextiles.net

    sportstextiles.net

  • PACKAGINGDIGEST logo
    Reference 52
    PACKAGINGDIGEST
    packagingdigest.com

    packagingdigest.com

  • FURNITURETODAY logo
    Reference 53
    FURNITURETODAY
    furnituretoday.com

    furnituretoday.com

  • SIGNRESEARCH logo
    Reference 54
    SIGNRESEARCH
    signresearch.org

    signresearch.org

  • ADHESIVESMAG logo
    Reference 55
    ADHESIVESMAG
    adhesivesmag.com

    adhesivesmag.com

  • TOYASSOCIATION logo
    Reference 56
    TOYASSOCIATION
    toyassociation.org

    toyassociation.org

  • KNITTINGINDUSTRY logo
    Reference 57
    KNITTINGINDUSTRY
    knittingindustry.com

    knittingindustry.com

  • TRADEMAP logo
    Reference 58
    TRADEMAP
    trademap.org

    trademap.org

  • CUSTOMS logo
    Reference 59
    CUSTOMS
    customs.gov.cn

    customs.gov.cn

  • USIMPORTDATA logo
    Reference 60
    USIMPORTDATA
    usimportdata.com

    usimportdata.com

  • EC logo
    Reference 61
    EC
    ec.europa.eu

    ec.europa.eu

  • CHEMORBIS logo
    Reference 62
    CHEMORBIS
    chemorbis.com

    chemorbis.com

  • DGFT logo
    Reference 63
    DGFT
    dgft.gov.in

    dgft.gov.in

  • KITA logo
    Reference 64
    KITA
    kita.net

    kita.net

  • PLATTS logo
    Reference 65
    PLATTS
    platts.com

    platts.com

  • EUROSTAT logo
    Reference 66
    EUROSTAT
    eurostat.ec.europa.eu

    eurostat.ec.europa.eu

  • GOV logo
    Reference 67
    GOV
    gov.br

    gov.br

  • ITC logo
    Reference 68
    ITC
    itc.org

    itc.org

  • PAINT logo
    Reference 69
    PAINT
    paint.org

    paint.org

  • OEC logo
    Reference 70
    OEC
    oec.world

    oec.world

  • CRUGROUP logo
    Reference 71
    CRUGROUP
    crugroup.com

    crugroup.com

  • VNCUSTOMS logo
    Reference 72
    VNCUSTOMS
    vncustoms.gov.vn

    vncustoms.gov.vn

  • FUTUREMARKETINSIGHTS logo
    Reference 73
    FUTUREMARKETINSIGHTS
    futuremarketinsights.com

    futuremarketinsights.com

  • TRANSPARENCYMARKETRESEARCH logo
    Reference 74
    TRANSPARENCYMARKETRESEARCH
    transparencymarketresearch.com

    transparencymarketresearch.com

  • IBISWORLD logo
    Reference 75
    IBISWORLD
    ibisworld.com

    ibisworld.com

  • RESEARCHNESTER logo
    Reference 76
    RESEARCHNESTER
    researchnester.com

    researchnester.com

  • LUCINTEL logo
    Reference 77
    LUCINTEL
    lucintel.com

    lucintel.com

  • RIL logo
    Reference 78
    RIL
    ril.com

    ril.com

  • LGCHEM logo
    Reference 79
    LGCHEM
    lgchem.com

    lgchem.com

  • ANTARANEWS logo
    Reference 80
    ANTARANEWS
    antaranews.com

    antaranews.com

  • WOODMAC logo
    Reference 81
    WOODMAC
    woodmac.com

    woodmac.com

  • EXLAN logo
    Reference 82
    EXLAN
    exlan.co.jp

    exlan.co.jp

  • ARKEMA logo
    Reference 83
    ARKEMA
    arkema.com

    arkema.com

  • ALEXACRL logo
    Reference 84
    ALEXACRL
    alexacrl.com

    alexacrl.com

  • ATOGLAS logo
    Reference 85
    ATOGLAS
    atoglas.com

    atoglas.com

  • PTTGCGROUP logo
    Reference 86
    PTTGCGROUP
    pttgcgroup.com

    pttgcgroup.com

  • POLYACRYL logo
    Reference 87
    POLYACRYL
    polyacryl.ir

    polyacryl.ir

  • SOLVAY logo
    Reference 88
    SOLVAY
    solvay.com

    solvay.com

  • PROEXPORTPERU logo
    Reference 89
    PROEXPORTPERU
    proexportperu.pe

    proexportperu.pe

  • SABIC logo
    Reference 90
    SABIC
    sabic.com

    sabic.com

  • SINOPECNEWS logo
    Reference 91
    SINOPECNEWS
    sinopecnews.com.cn

    sinopecnews.com.cn

  • CIRFS logo
    Reference 92
    CIRFS
    cirfs.org

    cirfs.org

  • CANAIPA logo
    Reference 93
    CANAIPA
    canaipa.org.mx

    canaipa.org.mx

  • ABS logo
    Reference 94
    ABS
    abs.gov.au

    abs.gov.au

  • RUSPLAST logo
    Reference 95
    RUSPLAST
    rusplast.ru

    rusplast.ru

  • PTTAPL logo
    Reference 96
    PTTAPL
    pttapl.com.ph

    pttapl.com.ph

  • CEMA logo
    Reference 97
    CEMA
    cema.gov.ar

    cema.gov.ar

  • DUBAITRADE logo
    Reference 98
    DUBAITRADE
    dubaitrade.ae

    dubaitrade.ae

  • STATS logo
    Reference 99
    STATS
    stats.govt.nz

    stats.govt.nz

  • COLTEXTIL logo
    Reference 100
    COLTEXTIL
    coltextil.org.co

    coltextil.org.co

  • AMITH-MAROC logo
    Reference 101
    AMITH-MAROC
    amith-maroc.org

    amith-maroc.org

  • ASN ALGERIE logo
    Reference 102
    ASN ALGERIE
    asn Algerie

    asn Algerie

  • FCMA logo
    Reference 103
    FCMA
    fcma.com

    fcma.com

  • ACRYLITE logo
    Reference 104
    ACRYLITE
    acrylite.com

    acrylite.com

  • PAPERAGE logo
    Reference 105
    PAPERAGE
    paperage.com

    paperage.com

  • INTERNATIONALTEXTILES logo
    Reference 106
    INTERNATIONALTEXTILES
    internationaltextiles.com

    internationaltextiles.com

  • SANITARYWARE logo
    Reference 107
    SANITARYWARE
    sanitaryware.org

    sanitaryware.org

  • MARINECOATINGS logo
    Reference 108
    MARINECOATINGS
    marinecoatings.org

    marinecoatings.org

  • CRAFTINDUSTRYALLIANCE logo
    Reference 109
    CRAFTINDUSTRYALLIANCE
    craftindustryalliance.org

    craftindustryalliance.org

  • AQUARIUMPROS logo
    Reference 110
    AQUARIUMPROS
    aquariumpros.com

    aquariumpros.com

  • FAUXFURCOUNCIL logo
    Reference 111
    FAUXFURCOUNCIL
    fauxfurcouncil.org

    fauxfurcouncil.org

  • AVIATIONTODAY logo
    Reference 112
    AVIATIONTODAY
    aviationtoday.com

    aviationtoday.com

  • PAINTANDCOATINGS logo
    Reference 113
    PAINTANDCOATINGS
    paintandcoatings.net

    paintandcoatings.net

  • SOCKINDUSTRY logo
    Reference 114
    SOCKINDUSTRY
    sockindustry.com

    sockindustry.com

  • VISIONMONDAY logo
    Reference 115
    VISIONMONDAY
    visionmonday.com

    visionmonday.com

  • LEATHERINTERNATIONAL logo
    Reference 116
    LEATHERINTERNATIONAL
    leatherinternational.com

    leatherinternational.com

  • ZAUBA logo
    Reference 117
    ZAUBA
    zauba.com

    zauba.com

  • FIBRE2FASHION logo
    Reference 118
    FIBRE2FASHION
    fibre2fashion.com

    fibre2fashion.com

  • PIB logo
    Reference 119
    PIB
    pib.gov.in

    pib.gov.in

  • CENSUS logo
    Reference 120
    CENSUS
    census.gov

    census.gov

  • CHEMANALYST logo
    Reference 121
    CHEMANALYST
    chemanalyst.com

    chemanalyst.com

  • TRADE logo
    Reference 122
    TRADE
    trade.ec.europa.eu

    trade.ec.europa.eu

  • WORLDSTOPEXPORTS logo
    Reference 123
    WORLDSTOPEXPORTS
    worldstopexports.com

    worldstopexports.com

  • CHEMXPLORE logo
    Reference 124
    CHEMXPLORE
    chemxplore.com

    chemxplore.com

  • SUNAT logo
    Reference 125
    SUNAT
    sunat.gob.pe

    sunat.gob.pe

  • DCE logo
    Reference 126
    DCE
    dce.com.cn

    dce.com.cn

  • VIETRADE logo
    Reference 127
    VIETRADE
    vietrade.gov.vn

    vietrade.gov.vn

  • CHEMICALS-TECHNOLOGY logo
    Reference 128
    CHEMICALS-TECHNOLOGY
    chemicals-technology.com

    chemicals-technology.com