Published May 2024
Nylon fibers are the major application for nylon resins, accounting for more than 60% of nylon resin consumption in 2023. Nylon fibers are product of the nylon resin conversion by spinning processes to produce textile fibers for clothing, industrial filaments for tire cord, and staple and bulk continuous filament (BCF) used in carpet manufacture.
The following chart shows world consumption of nylon fibers:
The market for nylon fibers is different in each region. Textile fibers are consumed predominantly in Asian countries; mainland China is the world’s largest nylon fiber consumer for textiles. In contrast, staple fiber or bulk continuous fiber (BCF) consumed in the manufacture of carpets is predominant in North America and Europe.
The global market for nylon fibers is expected to grow at an average annual rate of about 2%-3% during 2023–28.
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