GITNUXREPORT 2026

Yarn Statistics

Global yarn production rose above 120 million metric tons in 2022, led by synthetic fibers from China and Asia.

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First published: Feb 13, 2026

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In 2022, Asia consumed 95 million metric tons of yarn, dominating global demand.

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Global apparel consumption required 82 million tons of yarn in 2022.

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China's domestic yarn consumption was 45 million metric tons in 2022.

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India consumed 7.5 million metric tons of yarn in FY 2022-23.

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US yarn consumption for textiles was 2.8 million metric tons in 2022.

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EU-27 yarn consumption totaled 4.1 million metric tons in 2022.

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Bangladesh consumed 1.5 million metric tons of yarn for RMG in 2022.

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Vietnam's yarn consumption reached 2.2 million tons in 2022.

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Turkey consumed 1.6 million metric tons of yarn in 2022.

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Brazil's yarn consumption was 0.8 million tons in 2022.

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Global home textile yarn consumption was 15 million tons in 2022.

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Technical textiles consumed 28 million tons of yarn globally in 2022.

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Cotton yarn consumption worldwide was 30 million tons in 2022.

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Polyester yarn consumption hit 60 million tons in 2022.

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Per capita yarn consumption in China is 32 kg annually.

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US per capita textile fiber consumption is 27 kg/year, much from yarn.

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India's per capita yarn consumption is 5.5 kg/year.

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Apparel sector consumed 70% of global yarn production in 2022.

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Knitting industry used 55 million tons of yarn in 2022.

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Weaving mills consumed 40 million tons of yarn globally.

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Carpet yarn consumption was 3.5 million tons in 2022.

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Automotive textiles yarn use: 1.2 million tons annually.

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Medical textiles consumed 0.8 million tons of yarn in 2022.

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Sportswear yarn consumption grew 8% to 4.2 million tons.

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Global yarn consumption grew 2.5% YoY in 2022.

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Developing economies consumed 88% of world yarn in 2022.

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Global yarn market size was $92 billion in 2022.

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Yarn market CAGR projected at 4.2% from 2023-2030.

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Polyester yarn market share: 60% of total in 2022.

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Cotton yarn market valued at $22 billion in 2022.

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Wool yarn market size: $8.5 billion globally.

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Sustainable yarn market grew to $15 billion in 2022.

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Recycled yarn segment CAGR 7.5% to 2030.

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Asia-Pacific yarn market: 65% global share in 2022.

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North America yarn market: $12 billion in 2022.

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Europe yarn market valued at $18 billion.

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Fancy yarn market size: $4.2 billion in 2022.

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Melange yarn market grew 5.8% YoY.

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Core-spun yarn market: $3.1 billion.

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Average cotton yarn price: $2.80/kg in 2022.

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Polyester yarn price averaged $1.45/kg globally.

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Wool yarn prices rose 12% to $12/kg in 2022.

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Top yarn manufacturers: 5 firms control 25% market.

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M&A in yarn sector: 45 deals worth $2.5B in 2022.

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E-commerce yarn sales up 22% to $8 billion.

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Organic cotton yarn market: $1.2 billion growth.

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Bamboo yarn market CAGR 6.8% projected.

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Nylon yarn market size $5.6 billion in 2022.

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Acrylic yarn prices fluctuated 15% in 2022.

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Global yarn demand forecast: 130M tons by 2030.

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Yarn market volatility index: 18% in 2022.

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In 2022, global yarn production reached approximately 120 million metric tons, with cotton yarn accounting for 25 million metric tons.

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China produced 37.5 million metric tons of yarn in 2022, representing over 31% of global output.

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India's yarn production stood at 8.2 million metric tons in fiscal year 2022-23, up 5% from previous year.

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The United States produced 1.1 million metric tons of yarn in 2022, primarily synthetic.

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Pakistan's yarn production was 2.3 million metric tons in 2022, with 95% being cotton yarn.

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Vietnam emerged as a key player with 1.8 million metric tons of yarn production in 2022.

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Turkey produced 1.4 million metric tons of yarn in 2022, focusing on wool and synthetic blends.

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Bangladesh yarn production hit 1.2 million metric tons in 2022, driven by RMG sector demand.

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Brazil's yarn output was 0.65 million metric tons in 2022, mostly cotton-based.

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Indonesia produced 0.9 million metric tons of yarn in 2022, with growth in polyester.

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Global synthetic yarn production was 72 million metric tons in 2022, led by polyester at 55 million.

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Cotton yarn production worldwide declined to 24.8 million metric tons in 2022 from 25.6 in 2021.

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Wool yarn production globally was 1.2 million metric tons in 2022.

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Acrylic yarn production reached 5.1 million metric tons in 2022.

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Polyester yarn production grew by 4.2% to 56.3 million metric tons in 2022.

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Nylon yarn output was 3.8 million metric tons globally in 2022.

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Viscose yarn production stood at 6.2 million metric tons in 2022.

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Spandex yarn production increased to 0.9 million metric tons in 2022.

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Global yarn production capacity was estimated at 135 million metric tons in 2022.

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China's yarn spindle capacity reached 200 million spindles in 2022.

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Energy consumption for yarn production averages 25-30 MJ/kg for cotton spinning.

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Water usage in yarn production is about 200 liters per kg of cotton yarn.

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CO2 emissions from global yarn production totaled 1.2 billion tons in 2022.

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Recycling rate of yarn waste in production is only 12% globally.

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Automation in yarn production increased by 15% in mills worldwide in 2022.

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Average yarn production cost for cotton yarn was $2.50/kg in 2022.

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India's cotton yarn production utilized 45 million spindles in 2022.

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Pakistan's spinning capacity is 50 million spindles, producing 2.5M tons yarn annually.

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Global yarn production grew 2.1% YoY in 2022 despite supply chain issues.

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Asia accounted for 92% of global yarn production in 2022.

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China's yarn production grew 3.5% to 38.7 million tons in 2023.

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Cotton yarn has a tenacity of 28-34 cN/tex.

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Polyester yarn elongation at break is 20-30%.

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Wool yarn moisture regain is 13-18% at standard conditions.

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Nylon 6,6 yarn melting point is 255°C.

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Acrylic yarn specific gravity is 1.17 g/cm³.

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Viscose rayon yarn denier range: 75-300 for apparel.

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Spandex yarn elasticity up to 500% stretch.

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Cotton yarn twist multiplier typically 3.5-4.2 for weft.

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Polyester yarn linear density: 20-100 tex common.

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Wool yarn crimp index: 8-15% for merino.

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Nylon yarn abrasion resistance: 50,000 cycles.

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Acrylic yarn UV resistance: degrades 20% after 1000 hrs.

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Bamboo yarn moisture absorption: 45% higher than cotton.

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Modal yarn tensile strength: 35 cN/tex wet.

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Yarn hairiness index for ring spun: 1200-1500.

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Evenness CV% for combed cotton yarn: 12-15%.

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Yarn diameter for 30 tex cotton: 0.35-0.40 mm.

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Breaking elongation of polyester tire yarn: 12-15%.

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Thermal conductivity of wool yarn: 0.04 W/mK.

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pH stability of nylon yarn: 4-9 range.

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Flammability LOI for cotton yarn: 18.4%.

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Polyester yarn LOI: 20-22%.

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Wool yarn shrinkage: 2-5% in hot wash.

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Yarn friction coefficient: 0.2-0.3 for synthetics.

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Electrical resistivity of acrylic yarn: 10^12 ohm-cm.

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Drape coefficient for worsted yarn fabric: 0.65.

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Yarn count variation Uster: <10% for premium.

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Fatigue resistance of nylon para-aramid yarn: 1M cycles.

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World yarn exports totaled $45.6 billion in 2022.

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China exported 12.3 million tons of yarn worth $18.2 billion in 2022.

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India's yarn exports reached 1.1 million tons valued at $3.8 billion in FY 2022-23.

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Vietnam exported 1.4 million tons of yarn for $2.5 billion in 2022.

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Pakistan yarn exports were 1.2 million tons worth $2.1 billion in 2022.

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Turkey's yarn exports: 0.85 million tons, $1.9 billion in 2022.

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Indonesia exported 0.7 million tons of yarn for $1.2 billion.

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US yarn imports dominated trade at $4.5 billion in 2022.

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EU imported $12.3 billion worth of yarn in 2022.

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Bangladesh imported 1.6 million tons of yarn costing $3.2 billion.

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Global cotton yarn trade volume: 8.5 million tons in 2022.

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Polyester yarn exports: 25 million tons worldwide in 2022.

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Top yarn export destination: China to Vietnam, 1.2M tons.

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India's yarn exports to Bangladesh: 0.45M tons in 2022.

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Pakistan to China yarn exports: 0.3M tons.

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Average yarn export price: $3,200 per ton in 2022.

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Yarn trade growth slowed to 1.8% in 2022 due to logistics.

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US-China yarn trade deficit: $2.1 billion in 2022.

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EU-Vietnam yarn trade: €2.5 billion imports.

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Global yarn imports by developing countries: 35M tons.

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Cotton yarn export share from Asia: 85% in 2022.

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Synthetic yarn trade value up 5% to $28 billion.

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Top 10 yarn exporters hold 75% of global trade.

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Yarn tariffs averaged 8.2% on global imports in 2022.

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Digital trade platforms handled 15% of yarn B2B in 2022.

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Imagine a world where the clothes on your back represent a vast, intricate tapestry of global production reaching over 120 million metric tons annually—that's the story of yarn, an essential yet often invisible thread weaving through our lives and economies.

Key Takeaways

In 2022, global yarn production reached approximately 120 million metric tons, with cotton yarn accounting for 25 million metric tons.
China produced 37.5 million metric tons of yarn in 2022, representing over 31% of global output.
India's yarn production stood at 8.2 million metric tons in fiscal year 2022-23, up 5% from previous year.
In 2022, Asia consumed 95 million metric tons of yarn, dominating global demand.
Global apparel consumption required 82 million tons of yarn in 2022.
China's domestic yarn consumption was 45 million metric tons in 2022.
World yarn exports totaled $45.6 billion in 2022.
China exported 12.3 million tons of yarn worth $18.2 billion in 2022.
India's yarn exports reached 1.1 million tons valued at $3.8 billion in FY 2022-23.
Global yarn market size was $92 billion in 2022.
Yarn market CAGR projected at 4.2% from 2023-2030.
Polyester yarn market share: 60% of total in 2022.
Cotton yarn has a tenacity of 28-34 cN/tex.
Polyester yarn elongation at break is 20-30%.
Wool yarn moisture regain is 13-18% at standard conditions.

Global yarn production rose above 120 million metric tons in 2022, led by synthetic fibers from China and Asia.

Consumption

In 2022, Asia consumed 95 million metric tons of yarn, dominating global demand.
Global apparel consumption required 82 million tons of yarn in 2022.
China's domestic yarn consumption was 45 million metric tons in 2022.
India consumed 7.5 million metric tons of yarn in FY 2022-23.
US yarn consumption for textiles was 2.8 million metric tons in 2022.
EU-27 yarn consumption totaled 4.1 million metric tons in 2022.
Bangladesh consumed 1.5 million metric tons of yarn for RMG in 2022.
Vietnam's yarn consumption reached 2.2 million tons in 2022.
Turkey consumed 1.6 million metric tons of yarn in 2022.
Brazil's yarn consumption was 0.8 million tons in 2022.
Global home textile yarn consumption was 15 million tons in 2022.
Technical textiles consumed 28 million tons of yarn globally in 2022.
Cotton yarn consumption worldwide was 30 million tons in 2022.
Polyester yarn consumption hit 60 million tons in 2022.
Per capita yarn consumption in China is 32 kg annually.
US per capita textile fiber consumption is 27 kg/year, much from yarn.
India's per capita yarn consumption is 5.5 kg/year.
Apparel sector consumed 70% of global yarn production in 2022.
Knitting industry used 55 million tons of yarn in 2022.
Weaving mills consumed 40 million tons of yarn globally.
Carpet yarn consumption was 3.5 million tons in 2022.
Automotive textiles yarn use: 1.2 million tons annually.
Medical textiles consumed 0.8 million tons of yarn in 2022.
Sportswear yarn consumption grew 8% to 4.2 million tons.
Global yarn consumption grew 2.5% YoY in 2022.
Developing economies consumed 88% of world yarn in 2022.

Consumption Interpretation

Despite Asia singlehandedly spinning nearly half the world's yarn demand into existence—and China weaving a full third of it into its own fabric—these threads reveal a sobering truth: our global addiction to fast fashion and synthetic fibers is stitching together an environmental burden of staggering proportions.

Market

Global yarn market size was $92 billion in 2022.
Yarn market CAGR projected at 4.2% from 2023-2030.
Polyester yarn market share: 60% of total in 2022.
Cotton yarn market valued at $22 billion in 2022.
Wool yarn market size: $8.5 billion globally.
Sustainable yarn market grew to $15 billion in 2022.
Recycled yarn segment CAGR 7.5% to 2030.
Asia-Pacific yarn market: 65% global share in 2022.
North America yarn market: $12 billion in 2022.
Europe yarn market valued at $18 billion.
Fancy yarn market size: $4.2 billion in 2022.
Melange yarn market grew 5.8% YoY.
Core-spun yarn market: $3.1 billion.
Average cotton yarn price: $2.80/kg in 2022.
Polyester yarn price averaged $1.45/kg globally.
Wool yarn prices rose 12% to $12/kg in 2022.
Top yarn manufacturers: 5 firms control 25% market.
M&A in yarn sector: 45 deals worth $2.5B in 2022.
E-commerce yarn sales up 22% to $8 billion.
Organic cotton yarn market: $1.2 billion growth.
Bamboo yarn market CAGR 6.8% projected.
Nylon yarn market size $5.6 billion in 2022.
Acrylic yarn prices fluctuated 15% in 2022.
Global yarn demand forecast: 130M tons by 2030.
Yarn market volatility index: 18% in 2022.

Market Interpretation

The global yarn market is spinning a $92 billion tale where polyester reigns supreme, sustainability and recycled fibers are the rising stars, and price volatility proves it's anything but a smooth thread.

Production

In 2022, global yarn production reached approximately 120 million metric tons, with cotton yarn accounting for 25 million metric tons.
China produced 37.5 million metric tons of yarn in 2022, representing over 31% of global output.
India's yarn production stood at 8.2 million metric tons in fiscal year 2022-23, up 5% from previous year.
The United States produced 1.1 million metric tons of yarn in 2022, primarily synthetic.
Pakistan's yarn production was 2.3 million metric tons in 2022, with 95% being cotton yarn.
Vietnam emerged as a key player with 1.8 million metric tons of yarn production in 2022.
Turkey produced 1.4 million metric tons of yarn in 2022, focusing on wool and synthetic blends.
Bangladesh yarn production hit 1.2 million metric tons in 2022, driven by RMG sector demand.
Brazil's yarn output was 0.65 million metric tons in 2022, mostly cotton-based.
Indonesia produced 0.9 million metric tons of yarn in 2022, with growth in polyester.
Global synthetic yarn production was 72 million metric tons in 2022, led by polyester at 55 million.
Cotton yarn production worldwide declined to 24.8 million metric tons in 2022 from 25.6 in 2021.
Wool yarn production globally was 1.2 million metric tons in 2022.
Acrylic yarn production reached 5.1 million metric tons in 2022.
Polyester yarn production grew by 4.2% to 56.3 million metric tons in 2022.
Nylon yarn output was 3.8 million metric tons globally in 2022.
Viscose yarn production stood at 6.2 million metric tons in 2022.
Spandex yarn production increased to 0.9 million metric tons in 2022.
Global yarn production capacity was estimated at 135 million metric tons in 2022.
China's yarn spindle capacity reached 200 million spindles in 2022.
Energy consumption for yarn production averages 25-30 MJ/kg for cotton spinning.
Water usage in yarn production is about 200 liters per kg of cotton yarn.
CO2 emissions from global yarn production totaled 1.2 billion tons in 2022.
Recycling rate of yarn waste in production is only 12% globally.
Automation in yarn production increased by 15% in mills worldwide in 2022.
Average yarn production cost for cotton yarn was $2.50/kg in 2022.
India's cotton yarn production utilized 45 million spindles in 2022.
Pakistan's spinning capacity is 50 million spindles, producing 2.5M tons yarn annually.
Global yarn production grew 2.1% YoY in 2022 despite supply chain issues.
Asia accounted for 92% of global yarn production in 2022.
China's yarn production grew 3.5% to 38.7 million tons in 2023.

Production Interpretation

The story of 2022's 120 million-ton global yarn supply is one of Asia's overwhelming dominion, synthetic fibers' inexorable rise, and an environmental bill—measured in water, energy, and emissions—that the world is still figuring out how to pay.

Properties

Cotton yarn has a tenacity of 28-34 cN/tex.
Polyester yarn elongation at break is 20-30%.
Wool yarn moisture regain is 13-18% at standard conditions.
Nylon 6,6 yarn melting point is 255°C.
Acrylic yarn specific gravity is 1.17 g/cm³.
Viscose rayon yarn denier range: 75-300 for apparel.
Spandex yarn elasticity up to 500% stretch.
Cotton yarn twist multiplier typically 3.5-4.2 for weft.
Polyester yarn linear density: 20-100 tex common.
Wool yarn crimp index: 8-15% for merino.
Nylon yarn abrasion resistance: 50,000 cycles.
Acrylic yarn UV resistance: degrades 20% after 1000 hrs.
Bamboo yarn moisture absorption: 45% higher than cotton.
Modal yarn tensile strength: 35 cN/tex wet.
Yarn hairiness index for ring spun: 1200-1500.
Evenness CV% for combed cotton yarn: 12-15%.
Yarn diameter for 30 tex cotton: 0.35-0.40 mm.
Breaking elongation of polyester tire yarn: 12-15%.
Thermal conductivity of wool yarn: 0.04 W/mK.
pH stability of nylon yarn: 4-9 range.
Flammability LOI for cotton yarn: 18.4%.
Polyester yarn LOI: 20-22%.
Wool yarn shrinkage: 2-5% in hot wash.
Yarn friction coefficient: 0.2-0.3 for synthetics.
Electrical resistivity of acrylic yarn: 10^12 ohm-cm.
Drape coefficient for worsted yarn fabric: 0.65.
Yarn count variation Uster: <10% for premium.
Fatigue resistance of nylon para-aramid yarn: 1M cycles.

Properties Interpretation

Cotton's modest strength politely declines any heroic tasks, polyester's stretchy nature suggests a career in yoga, wool's thirst for moisture would put a camel to shame, nylon coolly scoffs at friction, acrylic sunbathes too much, viscose has an identity crisis between plant and fabric, spandex could probably tie itself in knots and back, and wool's criminal mind calculates warmth while cotton casually accepts its fiery fate.

Trade

World yarn exports totaled $45.6 billion in 2022.
China exported 12.3 million tons of yarn worth $18.2 billion in 2022.
India's yarn exports reached 1.1 million tons valued at $3.8 billion in FY 2022-23.
Vietnam exported 1.4 million tons of yarn for $2.5 billion in 2022.
Pakistan yarn exports were 1.2 million tons worth $2.1 billion in 2022.
Turkey's yarn exports: 0.85 million tons, $1.9 billion in 2022.
Indonesia exported 0.7 million tons of yarn for $1.2 billion.
US yarn imports dominated trade at $4.5 billion in 2022.
EU imported $12.3 billion worth of yarn in 2022.
Bangladesh imported 1.6 million tons of yarn costing $3.2 billion.
Global cotton yarn trade volume: 8.5 million tons in 2022.
Polyester yarn exports: 25 million tons worldwide in 2022.
Top yarn export destination: China to Vietnam, 1.2M tons.
India's yarn exports to Bangladesh: 0.45M tons in 2022.
Pakistan to China yarn exports: 0.3M tons.
Average yarn export price: $3,200 per ton in 2022.
Yarn trade growth slowed to 1.8% in 2022 due to logistics.
US-China yarn trade deficit: $2.1 billion in 2022.
EU-Vietnam yarn trade: €2.5 billion imports.
Global yarn imports by developing countries: 35M tons.
Cotton yarn export share from Asia: 85% in 2022.
Synthetic yarn trade value up 5% to $28 billion.
Top 10 yarn exporters hold 75% of global trade.
Yarn tariffs averaged 8.2% on global imports in 2022.
Digital trade platforms handled 15% of yarn B2B in 2022.

Trade Interpretation

While China spins a global yarn worth billions, the fabric of this trade reveals a complex tapestry where Asia threads the needle, polyester outpaces cotton in volume, and logistical tangles nearly brought growth to a standstill.

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