Global Textile Material Industry

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NEW YORK, May 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Textile Materials in Thousand Tons by the following Product Groups/Segments: Manufactured/Manmade/Synthetic Fibers (Polyester, Nylon, Olefin, Acrylic/Modacrylic, Cellulosic, & Others), Natural Fibers (Cotton, Wool, & Silk), and Specialty Fibers/Products. The report also analyzes the market for Textile Spun Yarns by the following Product Groups/Segments: Manufactured/Manmade/Synthetic Yarns (Polyester, Acrylic/Modacrylic, & Cellulosic), and Natural Yarns (Cotton, & Wool). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2022. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 211 companies including many key and niche players such as -

Aditya Birla Group
Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.S
Asahi Kasei Fibers Corporation
Barnhardt Manufacturing Company
Celanese Corporation

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I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1 Disclaimers.............. I-2 Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2 Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3 Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3 I. Textile Fibers..............I-4 Man-Made/Synthetic Fibers..............I-4 Polyester.............. I-4 Nylon Fiber.............. I-5 Olefin Fiber.............. I-5 Acrylic/Modacrylic Fiber..............I-5 Cellulosic.............. I-5 Natural Fibers.............. I-5 Cotton.............. I-6 Wool.............. I-6 Silk.............. I-6 Specialty Fibers/Products..............I-6

II. Textile Yarns..............I-6 Synthetic Yarn.............. I-6 Cotton Yarn.............. I-7 Wool Yarn.............. I-7

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW.............. II-1 Textile Fibers and Yarns - Basic Unit in Textile Manufacture II-1 Textile Fibers and Textiles Industry II-2 Current and Future Analysis..............II-3 Asia-Pacific Dominates the Market II-4 Table 1: Growth of Developing Markets Vis-à-Vis Developed Regions in the Global Textile Materials Market (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-5 Synthetic Fibers Market to Post Healthy Expansion II-5 Table 2: Global Textile Materials Market (2009, 2016 & 2022): Percentage Breakdown of Market Volume by Product Group/Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-6 Scarcity and Volatility of Natural Fibers Production Drive Dominance of Man-Made Fibers..............II-6 China's Shrinking Import Share Upsets Global Trade Dynamics II-7 Table 3: Share of China in US Textile & Apparel Imports (2007-2015) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-8

Table 4: Labor Costs in the Textile Industry across Select Countries (2014) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-8 Product Innovation Keep the Industry Margins Thriving II-9 Price Scenario.............. II-10 Synthetic Fiber Costs Tumble as Oil Prices Drop II-10 Table 5: Synthetic Fiber Price Index (2013-2015) (% change YoY) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-11 Cotton Prices Remain Volatile II-12

2. MARKET TRENDS & ISSUES..............II-13 Synthetic & High-Tech Fabrics - Popular with Designers II-13 Growing Demand for Synthetic Fibers Challenges Widespread Adoption of Cellulosic Man-Made Fibers II-13 Rising Preference for Polyester Drives Down Interest in Man- Made Cellulosic Fibers..............II-13 Table 6: World Synthetic Fiber Consumption Pattern (2009, 2016 & 2022P): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by Fiber Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-14 Weak Prices Adversely Impact Cotton Production II-14 Growing Demand for Clothing and Fabrics Bodes Well for the Market II-15 Table 7: Global Apparel Market (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption by Geographic Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-15

Table 8: Per-Capita Consumption of Textiles (in Kgs) by Select Regions for 2014 and 2020P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-16 Market Participants Increase Emphasis on Sustainable Production Practices..............II-16 Natural Fiber Composites to Witness Strong Demand II-17 Spandex Witnesses Strong Growth..............II-17 Surge in Interest in Wearable Electronics - Creates Opportunities for Smart Textiles II-18 Organic Apparel Catches the Fancy of Consumers II-19 Nylon Loses Ground to Polyester and Polypropylene in Carpet making.............. II-19 Table 9: World Market for Carpet Fiber (2010 & 2015): Usage Trends in % by Fiber Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-20 Polyester Fibers Find Improved Demand in Carpet industry II-20

3. NATURAL FIBERS.............. II-22 Cotton Fibers Market - An Overview II-22 Consumption to Remain Stable..............II-22 Table 10: Global Cotton Consumption (2015/16): Percentage Breakdown by Country - Bangladesh, Brazil, China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, United States, Vietnam and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-23 Cotton Production to Improve in Near Term II-23 Drop in Chinese Production Affects Global Output II-23 Global Cotton Statistics..............II-24 Table 11: World Cotton Harvested Area, Production and Exports from 2005/06 to 2015/16 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-24

Table 12: Cotton Production Trends Across Major Countries (2015) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-25 Cotton Prices Continue to Plummet II-25 Table 13: Cotton Prices Worldwide (2011-2015) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-25 Leading Markets Worldwide..............II-25 Table 14: Cotton Production Worldwide by Major Producing Countries (2014/15 & 2015/16): Production in Thousand 480-lb Bales for Brazil, China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, United States, Uzbekistan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-26 Organic Cotton Lifts the Prospects of Cotton Farming II-26 Altering Cotton Production Landscape - Challenges II-26 Trade Scenario.............. II-27 Table 15: World Exports of Cotton (2014 & 2015): Export Value in US$ Million by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-27

Table 16: World Exports of Cotton Yarn (Single, Combed) (2014 & 2015): Export Value in US$ Thousand by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-27

Table 17: World Imports of Cotton (2014 & 2015): Export Value in US$ Million by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-28

Table 18: World Imports of Cotton Yarn (Single, Combed) (2014 & 2015): Import Value in US$ Thousand by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-28 Silk.............. II-29 Table 19: Global Silk Production in Metric Tons by Country (2013) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-29

Table 20: World Exports of Silk (2014 & 2015): Export Value in US$ Thousand by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-29

Table 21: World Imports of Silk (2014 & 2015): Import Value in US$ Thousand by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-30 Wool.............. II-30 Global Wool Production, Consumption and Trade II-30 Table 22: Global Raw Wool Production by Major Producing Countries (2015): Percentage Share of Production Volume for Australia, China, New Zealand, India, South Africa and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-31

Table 23: Sheep Population in Million Head in Major Wool Producing Countries (2014) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-31

Table 24: Global Greasy Wool Gross Production Value in US$ Million (2004-2013) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-32

Table 25: Global Wool (Clean Equivalent) Production in Metric Tons by Country (2013) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-32

Table 26: World Exports of Wool, Fine or Coarse Animal Hair; Horsehair Yarn and Woven Fabric (2014 & 2015): Export Value in US$ Million by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-33

Table 27: World Exports of Wool, Fine or Coarse Animal Hair; Horsehair Yarn and Woven Fabric (Carded or Combed) (2014 & 2015): Export Value in US$ Thousand by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-33

Table 28: World Imports of Wool, Fine or Coarse Animal Hair; Horsehair Yarn and Woven Fabric (2014 & 2015): Import Value in US$ Million by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-34

Table 29: World Imports of Wool, Fine or Coarse Animal Hair; Horsehair Yarn and Woven Fabric (Carded or Combed) (2014 & 2015): Import Value in US$ Thousand by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-34 Cashmere.............. II-35 Manufacturing Process..............II-35 Vegetable Textile Fibers..............II-36 Trade Scenario.............. II-36 Table 30: World Imports of Vegetable Textile Fibers Nes, Paper Yarn, Woven Fabric (2014 & 2015): Import Value in US$ Thousand by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-36

Table 31: World Exports of Vegetable Textile Fibers Nes, Paper Yarn, Woven Fabric (2014 & 2015): Export Value in US$ Thousand by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-36

4. SYNTHETIC FIBERS.............. II-37 Synthetic Fiber: The Evolution II-37 Synthetic Fibers and Their Sources II-37 Manmade/Synthetic Fibers Rules the Roost II-38 Key Markets for Man-Made Fibers..............II-39 Table 32: Global Manmade Fiber Production (2015): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Volume by Geographic Region for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-40

Table 33: Global Manmade Fibers Production by Type (2015): Percentage Share Breakdown for Polyester, Cellulosic Fibers, Polyamides (Nylon), Acrylic Polypropylene, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-40

Table 34: World Exports of Man-Made Filaments; Strip and The Like of Man-Made Textile Materials (2014 & 2015): Export Value in US$ Thousand by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-41

Table 35: World Imports of Man-Made Filaments; Strip and The Like of Man-Made Textile Materials (2014 & 2015): Import Value in US$ Thousand by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-41 Developing Countries Account for Higher Demand II-42 Cellulose Fibers Market Poised to Exhibit Healthy Growth II-42 Regional Insights..............II-42 Competition.............. II-43 Polyester.............. II-43 Asia Dominates the Global Polyester Market II-43 Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) - Following Suit II-43 Major Polyester Producing Nations II-44 Table 36: World Exports of Polyesters Staple Fibers (Carded, Combed or Processed for Spinning) (2014 & 2015): Export Value in US$ Thousand by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-44

Table 37: World Imports of Polyesters Staple Fibers (Carded, Combed or Processed for Spinning) (2014 & 2015): Import Value in US$ Thousand by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-45 Apparel: Primary End-Use Market II-45 Table 38: Global Consumption of Polyester Fiber (2015): Percentage Breakdown by End-Use Sector - Apparel, Home Furnishings, and Industrial Textiles (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-45 Factors Influencing Polyester Market II-45 Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers..............II-46 Table 39: World Exports of Acrylic/Modacrylic Staple Fibers (Carded, Combed or Processed for Spinning) (2014 & 2015): Export Value in US$ Thousand by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-47

Table 40: World Imports of Acrylic/Modacrylic Staple Fibers (Carded, Combed or Processed for Spinning) (2014 & 2015): Import Value in US$ Thousand by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-47

Table 41: Global Consumption of Acrylic Fibers (2015): Percentage Breakdown by End-Use Sector - Apparel, Home Furnishings, and Industrial Textiles (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-48 Main Pricing Influences..............II-48 Development of Microfibers..............II-48 Acrylonitrile: The Raw Material II-49 Nylon.............. II-49 Market Overview.............. II-49 Table 42: Global Consumption of Nylon Fiber (2015): Percentage Breakdown by End-Use Sector - Apparel, Home Furnishings, and Industrial Textiles (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-50

Table 43: World Exports of Nylon or Other Polyamides Staple Fibers (Carded, Combed or Processed for Spinning) (2014 & 2015): Export Value in US$ by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-50

Table 44: World Imports of Nylon or Other Polyamides Staple Fibers (Carded, Combed or Processed for Spinning) (2014 & 2015): Import Value in US$ Thousand by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-51 China Leads Nylon Production..............II-51 Cellulosics.............. II-51 Market Outlook.............. II-51 Cellulosic Fibers (Plant-Based Fibers) and Their Sources II-52 Trade Scenario.............. II-53 Table 45: World Exports of Cellulose Acetate Yarn (Single) (2014 & 2015): Export Value in US$ by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-53

Table 46: World Imports of Cellulose Acetate Yarn (Single) (2014 & 2015): Import Value in US$ Thousand by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-54 Rayon.............. II-54 Market Perspective.............. II-54 Rayon Fiber Manufacturers Eye on Developing Sustainable Products to Boost Demand..............II-54 Rayon Enjoys Widespread Application II-55 Table 47: Viscose Rayon Vs. Other Fibers: Comparison of Tensile Strength and Elongation II-56 Viscose - The Leading Cellulosic Man-Made Fiber II-56 Table 48: Leading Players in the Viscose Stable Fibers Market (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Production for Aoyang, Fulida, Grasim, Helon, Indo Bharat, Lenzing, Sateri, Tangshan, Thai Rayon and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-57 Table 49: Global Viscose Staple Fiber Market: Planned Capacity Expansion for 2013-2015 in Tons II-57 Table 50: Global Consumption of Viscose Fiber (2015): Percentage Breakdown by End-Use Sector - Apparel, Home Furnishings, and Industrial Textiles (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-58

Table 51: World Exports of Viscose Rayon Staple Fibers (Not Carded, Combed or Processed for Spinning) (2014 & 2015): Export Value in US$ Thousand by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-58

Table 52: World Imports of Viscose Rayon Staple Fibers (Not Carded, Combed or Processed for Spinning) (2014 & 2015): Import Value in US$ Thousand by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-59 Lyocell - A Highly Demanded Man-Made Fiber II-59

5. SPECIALTY FIBERS.............. II-61 Specialty Fibers Market to Experience Impressive Growth II-61 Aramid Fibers to Witness Unwavering Demand in End-Use Industries II-61 Para-Aramid Fibers - The Leading Aramid Fiber Category II-62 Meta-Aramid Fibers..............II-62 High Temperature Fibers..............II-62 Considerations for High-Temperature Uses II-63 Requirements for Thermal Insulating Material II-63 Technical Fibers.............. II-64 Market Overview.............. II-64 Shift in Focus from Commodity Goods to Technical Products Benefits Technical Textiles..............II-65

6. TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE TEXTILE MATERIALS AND TEXTILES MARKET.............. II-66 Technology Innovations to Spearhead Growth II-66 Low-Pressure Plasma Treatment to Improve Filtration Efficiency of Textiles.............. II-66 DNA Markers for Textiles - Applied DNA Sciences Develops SigNature® T DNA Marker..............II-67 Teijin and Kansai University Create Foremost Piezoelectric Fabric II-67 Researchers at University of Burgos Develop Smart Tags to Evaluate Freshness of Packaged Fish II-67 AnanasAnam Develops Piñatex™ Nonwoven Textile from Pineapple Leaves.............. II-68 DuPont Protection Technologies Develop Cut Resistant Glove with Kevlar® Engineered Yarns II-68 Mazda Motor and Mitsubishi Chemicals Develop Advanced Biofabric for Interior and Exterior Car Parts II-68 Honeywell Develops Spectra® HT High Strength Fiber II-69 Plasma Treatment and Nanotechnology to Offer Multifunctional Cotton Fabrics with Superior Properties II-69 Vestagen Technical Textiles Develops myComfort Hospital Patient Garment Range..............II-69 Kimberly-Clark Health Care Develops Fabric that Offers Prevention of Fluid Penetration for Surgical Gowns II-70 PPSS Group Develops Innovative Fabric that Protects People from Cut and Slash Related Injuries II-70 Nano Labs Applies for Provisional Patent for Advanced Hemostatic Material..............II-71 Teijin Develops New Type of Meta-Aramid Fiber with Excellent Heat-Resistance.............. II-71 Electrospun Cellulose Acetate Fibers with Fluorescent Nanoparticles Developed for Anti-Counterfeiting Applications II-71 Novel Cellulose Acetate Membranes Developed for Reverse Osmosis Treatment Plants..............II-72 Bioplastics: A Niche Market..............II-73 Nexia Biotechnologies' New Method to Produce Artificial Silk Fiber.............. II-74 Treated Cotton for Raincoats..............II-74 Tuscarora Yarns Launches New Process for Cotton Yarn II-74 ARS Develops New Technique for Cotton Dyeing II-75 New Process to Improve Colorfastness of Clothes II-75 Nanotechnology for Fabrics..............II-76

7. TEXTILE MATERIALS INDUSTRY AND MACRO-DRIVERS II-77 Demand for Fibers Mirrors GDP Growth II-77 Table 53: World Real GDP Growth Rates in % (2014-2017P): Breakdown by Country/Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-79 Ballooning Global Population Offers Steady Growth Opportunities II-80 Table 54: Global Population Estimates (2000-2050) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-80 Growing Middle Class Population Fuels Market Expansion II-80 Table 55: Global Middle Class Population (in Millions) by Geographic Region: 2010, 2020P & 2030P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-81 Expanding Urban Population Spurs Consumption Growth II-81 Table 56: Total Population Worldwide by Urban and Rural Population in Thousands: 1950-2050P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-82 Rising Investments in Infrastructure Projects Strengthens Market Prospects..............II-83

8. PRODUCT OVERVIEW.............. II-84 Introduction.............. II-84 Classification of Fibers..............II-84 Flow Chart for Fiber Classification II-85 Table 57: Chemical Composition by Fiber Type II-85 Product Classification..............II-86 Natural Fibers.............. II-86 Cotton.............. II-86 Uses of the Versatile Fabric II-87 Wool.............. II-87 Myriad Uses of Wool..............II-88 Silk.............. II-88 Uses of the Luxury Fiber..............II-88 Manufactured/Manmade/Synthetic Fibers II-89 Introduction.............. II-89 Non-Cellulosic Fibers..............II-90 Polyester.............. II-90 Properties of Polyester..............II-90 Production Process of Polyester II-90 Types of Polyester Fiber..............II-91 Polyester Filament (PFY)..............II-91 Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) II-91 Polyester Chips: The Raw Material II-91 Polyester Filament Versus Polyester Staple Fiber II-92 Nylon.............. II-92 Unique Properties..............II-92 Different Forms of Nylon..............II-92 Characteristics of Nylon 6,6/ABS II-93 Aramids.............. II-93 Olefin Fiber.............. II-93 Acrylic Fibers.............. II-93 Production Process..............II-94 Cellulosics Textile Fibers..............II-95 Viscose Fiber.............. II-95 Modal Fibers.............. II-95 Rayon or Viscose Rayon..............II-95 Production Process..............II-96 Types of Rayon.............. II-96 Regular Rayon.............. II-97 High Tenacity Rayon..............II-97 High Wet Modulus (HWM) Rayon II-97 Cuprammonium Rayon..............II-97 Viscose Rayon Staple Fiber - A Form of Rayon II-98 Yarns Manufactured from VSF II-98 Acetate Fibers and Triacetate Fibers II-98 Lyocell.............. II-98 Synthetic Fiber - Production Process II-99 Polymerization - A Process to Manufacture Synthetic Fibers II-99 Undesirable Effects of Dyestuffs Used in Chemical Fibers II-100 Global Artificial Fiber Production - Tracing Evolution II-100 Specialty Fibers/Products..............II-101

9. YARNS.............. II-102 Domination of Spun Yarn Continues II-102 The Textured Yarn Market..............II-102 Textured Polyester Yarn..............II-102 Wool Yarn.............. II-102 Yarn Manufacturing Procedure..............II-103 Produced From Filaments..............II-103 Produced From Staple Fibers..............II-103 Texturizing Process for Synthetic Yarn II-103 Texturizing Techniques..............II-103 Knife Edge.............. II-104 Stuffer Box.............. II-104 False Twist.............. II-104 Air Jet.............. II-104 Knit-de-Knit.............. II-104 Partially Oriented Yarn (POY)..............II-104 Draw Textured Yarn (DTY) & Spin Drawn Yarn (SDY) II-104 Characteristics That Affect Finished Product Quality II-104 Plies.............. II-104 Twist.............. II-105 Texturizing Yarn.............. II-105 Two Primary Processes for Spinning Cotton Fibers II-105 Open End Spinning - Superior to Ring Spinning II-106 End-Use Application - Another Standard for Classification II-106 Composite Cut Resistant Yarn..............II-106 Causes for Defects in Garments II-106 TQM System: Essential for Yarn Producers II-106

10. TEXTILE INDUSTRY - A REVIEW..............II-107 Introduction.............. II-107 Table 58: Global Market for Textiles by Type (2015): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by Application - Apparel, Home Textiles, Nonwovens and Technical Textiles (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-107 Impact of Recession in Retrospect and the Road Ahead II-107 Developing Nations: Favorable Growth Prospects II-110 Table 59: Fabric Production by Country (2015): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume for China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Turkey and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-110

Table 60: Apparel Production by Country (2015): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume for China, India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Turkey and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-110 Cotton Fabrics in Demand..............II-111 Synthetic & High-Tech Fabrics - Popular with Designers II-111 Organic Apparel Catches Fancy of Consumers II-111 Growing Awareness about Ecological Issues - A Key Concern in Textile Trading.............. II-111 Shift in Global Textile Trade..............II-112 Issues Plaguing the Textile Industry II-112

11. KEY END-USE MARKETS FOR TEXTILE MATERIALS II-113 Apparel & Clothing - The Main End Use Sector II-113 End-use Applications of Textile Materials in Various Apparels II-113 Fabricated Textiles.............. II-113 Carpets.............. II-113 Rugs.............. II-114 Automotive.............. II-114 Home Furnishings.............. II-114

12. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS/LAUNCHES..............II-115 Oerlikon Barmag Unveils HMLS Polyester Yarn II-115 Teijin to Unveil Teijinconex neo Meta-Aramid Fiber II-115 Australian Wool Innovation and Nanshan Group Develops Neulana Fabrics.............. II-115 Fulgar Introduces Evo, Nylon Fiber II-115 Archroma Unveils Smartrepel Hydro Range for Cellulosic and Synthetic Fibers.............. II-115 Polartec Rolls Out Polartec Power Wool Fabric Collection II-115 Grasim Rolls Out Festive Fabric Range Made of Jute II-115 AMSilk Develops World's First Artificial Silk Fiber II-115

13. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY..............II-116 Aditya Birla Chemicals to Merge with Grasim Industries II-116 Kraig Enters into an Agreement with Vietnam Government II-116 Archroma Takes Over BASF's Textile Chemicals Business II-116 Indorama Ventures Acquires Performance Fibers Asia II-116 Thai Acrylic Fibre Partners with Outlast Technologies II-116 Nanshan Collaborates with Australian Wool Innovation II-116 Rhodia Invests in Innovative Textile Fiber Technology II-116 Solvay Invests in Fiber and Smart Polyamide Textile Yarn Manufacturing Technology..............II-117 ILSHIN Vietnam Commences Textile Fiber Plant II-117 Pratibha Cotspin to Establish Cotton Yarn Plant II-117 Filatex to Establish Polyester Manufacturing Facility II-117 Ambica Spintex to Establish 14,400 Spindles Capacity Cotton Yarn Plant.............. II-117 Rajkot Textile Industries to Establish Cotton Yarn Plant II-117 Toray to Expand Polyester Staple Fiber Business at Toray Chemical Korea.............. II-117 Cotton Council International to Roll Out COTTON USA in India II-117 M M Yarns to Establish Cotton Yarn Plant in Gujarat II-118 Phenix Spinning to Construct Cotton Yarn Plant II-118 CCC Textiles Mills to Build Cotton Yarn Plant in Maharashtra II-118 Rajindira Textiles & Garments to Establish Cotton Yarn Plant II-118 Gajraj Textiles to Build Cotton Yarn Plant in Punjab II-118 Skywin Spinning to Construct Cotton Yarn Plant in Gujarat II-118 Vinayak Textile Industries to Establish Cotton Yarn Plant II-118 Sutlej Textiles & Industries to Augment its Cotton Yarn Project Capacity.............. II-118 Kaneka to Establish Manufacturing Facility for Acrylic Fibers II-119 Dharti Cotspin Commences Work on Cotton Yarn Plant II-119 Sri Basava Textiles to Construct Cotton Yarn Unit in Karnataka II-119 GOTS International Working Group Launches Standard for Processing Organic Textiles..............II-119

14. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS II-120 Aditya Birla Group (India)..............II-120 Grasim Industries Limited (India) II-120 Jaya Shree Textiles (India)..............II-120 Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.S. (Turkey) II-121 Asahi Kasei Fibers Corporation (Japan) II-121 Barnhardt Manufacturing Company (US) II-122 Celanese Corporation (US)..............II-122 Crescent Textile Mills Ltd (Pakistan) II-123 Daicel Chemical Industries, Ltd. (Japan) II-123 DAK Americas LLC (US)..............II-123 Eastman Chemical Company (US)..............II-124 EI DuPont De Nemours & Co (US) II-124 ES FiberVisions, Inc. (US)..............II-125 Far Eastern New Century Corporation (Taiwan) II-125 Formosa Plastics Group (Taiwan)..............II-125 Nan Ya Plastics Corporation (Taiwan) II-126 Freudenberg Performance Materials (Germany) II-126 Honeywell International Inc. (US) II-126 Hyosung Corp. (South Korea)..............II-127 Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (Thailand) II-127 INVISTA (US).............. II-128 Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Japan)..............II-128 Marzotto SpA (Italy)..............II-128 Mitsubishi Rayon Co. Ltd. (Japan) II-129 Montefibre SpA (Italy)..............II-129 NatureWorks LLC (US)..............II-129 PT Polychem Indonesia Tbk (Indonesia) II-130 PT Tifico Fiber Indonesia (Indonesia) II-130 Reliance Industries Ltd. (India) II-130 Recron Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia) II-131 SASA Polyester Sanayi A.S. (Turkey) II-131 Sinopec Yizheng Chemical Fiber Co. Ltd. (China) II-131 Sinterama SpA (Italy)..............II-132 Solvay S.A. (Belgium)..............II-132 Tangshan Sanyou Xingda Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. (China) II-132 Thai Polyester Company Limited (TPC) (Thailand) II-132 Thai Rayon Public Co. Ltd. (Thailand) II-133 The Lenzing Group (Austria)..............II-133 Toray Industries Inc. (Japan)..............II-133 Unifi Inc. (US).............. II-134 Weiqiao Textile Co. Ltd. (China) II-134

15. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE..............II-135 Textile Fibers Market..............II-135 Table 61: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Textile Fibers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-135

Table 62: World Historic Review for Textile Fibers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-136

Table 63: World 14-Year Perspective for Textile Fibers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-137

Table 64: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Textile Fibers by Product Group - Manufactured/Manmade/Synthetic Fibers, Natural Fibers and Specialty Fibers/Products Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-138

Table 65: World Historic Review for Textile Fibers by Product Group - Manufactured/Manmade/Synthetic Fibers, Natural Fibers and Specialty Fibers/Products Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-139

Table 66: World 14-Year Perspective for Textile Fibers by Product Group - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Manufactured/Manmade/Synthetic Fibers, Natural Fibers and Specialty Fibers/Products Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-140

Table 67: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Manufactured/Manmade/Synthetic Fibers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-141

Table 68: World Historic Review for Manufactured/ Manmade/Synthetic Fibers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-142

Table 69: World 14-Year Perspective for Manufactured/ Manmade/Synthetic Fibers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-143

Table 70: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Manufactured/Manmade/Synthetic Fibers by Product Segment - Polyester Fiber, Nylon/Aramid Fibers, Olefin Fibers, Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers, Cellulosic Fibers, and Other Synthetic Fibers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-144

Table 71: World Historic Review for Manufactured/ Manmade/Synthetic Fibers by Product Segment - Polyester Fiber, Nylon/Aramid Fibers, Olefin Fibers, Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers, Cellulosic Fibers, and Other Synthetic Fibers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-145

Table 72: World 14-Year Perspective for Manufactured/ Manmade/Synthetic Fibers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Polyester Fiber, Nylon/Aramid Fibers, Olefin Fibers, Acrylic/ Modacrylic Fibers, Cellulosic Fibers, and Other Synthetic Fibers Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-146

Table 73: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyester Fibers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-147

Table 74: World Historic Review for Polyester Fibers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-148

Table 75: World 14-Year Perspective for Polyester Fibers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-149

Table 76: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon Fibers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-150

Table 77: World Historic Review for Nylon Fibers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-151

Table 78: World 14-Year Perspective for Nylon Fibers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-152

Table 79: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Olefins by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-153

Table 80: World Historic Review for Olefins by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-154

Table 81: World 14-Year Perspective for Olefins by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-155

Table 82: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-156

Table 83: World Historic Review for Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-157

Table 84: World 14-Year Perspective for Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-158

Table 85: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Cellulosics by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-159

Table 86: World Historic Review for Cellulosics by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-160

Table 87: World 14-Year Perspective for Cellulosics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-161

Table 88: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Synthetic Fibers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-162

Table 89: World Historic Review for Other Synthetic Fibers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-163

Table 90: World 14-Year Perspective for Other Synthetic Fibers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-164

Table 91: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural Fibers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-165

Table 92: World Historic Review for Natural Fibers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-166

Table 93: World 14-Year Perspective for Natural Fibers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-167

Table 94: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural Fibers by Product Segment - Cotton Fiber, Wool Fiber, and Silk Fiber Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-168

Table 95: World Historic Review for Natural Fibers by Product Segment - Cotton Fiber, Wool Fiber, and Silk Fiber Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-169

Table 96: World 14-Year Perspective for Natural Fibers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Cotton Fiber, Wool Fiber, and Silk Fiber Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-170 Natural Fibers by Product Segment II-171 Table 97: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Cotton Fiber by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-171

Table 98: World Historic Review for Cotton Fiber by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-172

Table 99: World 14-Year Perspective for Cotton Fiber by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-173

Table 100: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wool Fiber by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-174

Table 101: World Historic Review for Wool Fiber by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-175

Table 102: World 14-Year Perspective for Wool Fiber by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-176

Table 103: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Silk Fiber by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-177

Table 104: World Historic Review for Silk Fiber by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-178

Table 105: World 14-Year Perspective for Silk Fiber by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-179

Table 106: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Fibers/Products by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-180

Table 107: World Historic Review for Specialty Fibers/Products by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-181

Table 108: World 14-Year Perspective for Specialty Fibers/Products by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-182 Spun Yarn Market.............. II-183 Table 109: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Spun Yarn by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-183

Table 110: World Historic Review for Spun Yarn by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-184

Table 111: World 14-Year Perspective for Spun Yarn by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-185

Table 112: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Spun Yarn by Product Group - Manufactured/Manmade/Synthetic Yarns and Natural Yarns Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-186

Table 113: World Historic Review for Spun Yarn by Product Group - Manufactured/Manmade/Synthetic Yarns and Natural Yarns Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-187

Table 114: World 14-Year Perspective for Spun Yarn by Product Group - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Manufactured/ Manmade/Synthetic Yarns and Natural Yarns Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-188

Table 115: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Manufactured/Manmade/Synthetic Yarn by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-189

Table 116: World Historic Review for Manufactured/ Manmade/Synthetic Yarn by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-190

Table 117: World 14-Year Perspective for Manufactured/Manmade/Synthetic Yarn by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-191

Table 118: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Manufactured/Manmade/Synthetic Yarn by Product Segment - Polyester Spun Yarn, Acrylic/Modacrylic Spun Yarn and Cellulosic Spun Yarn Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-192

Table 119: World Historic Review for Manufactured/ Manmade/Synthetic Yarn by Product Segment - Polyester Spun Yarn, Acrylic/Modacrylic Spun Yarn and Cellulosic Spun Yarn Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-193

Table 120: World 14-Year Perspective for Manufactured/Manmade/Synthetic Yarn by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Polyester Spun Yarn, Acrylic/Modacrylic Spun Yarn and Cellulosic Spun Yarn Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-194 Manufactured/Manmade/Synthetic Yarn by Product Segment II-195 Table 121: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyester Spun Yarn by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-195

Table 122: World Historic Review for Polyester Spun Yarn by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-196

Table 123: World 14-Year Perspective for Polyester Spun Yarn by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-197

Table 124: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Acrylic/Modacrylic Spun Yarn by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-198

Table 125: World Historic Review for Acrylic/Modacrylic Spun Yarn by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-199

Table 126: World 14-Year Perspective for Acrylic/Modacrylic Spun Yarn by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-200

Table 127: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Cellulosic Spun Yarn by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-201

Table 128: World Historic Review for Cellulosic Spun Yarn by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-202

Table 129: World 14-Year Perspective for Cellulosic Spun Yarn by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-203

Table 130: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural Yarn by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-204

Table 131: World Historic Review for Natural Yarn by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-205

Table 132: World 14-Year Perspective for Natural Yarn by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-206

Table 133: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural Yarns by Product Segment - Cotton Spun Yarn and Wool Spun Yarn Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-207

Table 134: World Historic Review for Natural Yarns by Product Segment - Cotton Spun Yarn and Wool Spun Yarn Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-208

Table 135: World 14-Year Perspective for Natural Yarns by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Cotton Spun Yarn and Wool Spun Yarn Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-209 Natural Yarn by Product Segment..............II-210 Table 136: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Cotton Spun Yarn by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-210

Table 137: World Historic Review for Cotton Spun Yarn by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-211

Table 138: World 14-Year Perspective for Cotton Spun Yarn by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-212

Table 139: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wool Spun Yarn by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-213

Table 140: World Historic Review for Wool Spun Yarn by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-214

Table 141: World 14-Year Perspective for Wool Spun Yarn by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-215

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES.............. III-1 A.Market Analysis.............. III-1 Outlook.............. III-1 US Textile & Apparel Industry..............III-1 Textile Mills Industry..............III-2 Synthetic Fibers versus Cotton Fabrics III-2 Natural Fibers Market..............III-3 Cotton Industry - An Overview III-4 Table 142: US Cotton Harvested Area, Production and Exports from 2005/06 to 2015/16 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-5

Table 143: US Exports of Cotton, Cotton Yarns and Cotton Fabrics (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-6

Table 144: US Imports of Cotton, Cotton Yarns and Cotton Fabrics (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-6 Wool Industry.............. III-7 Table 145: The US Exports of Wool, Wool Yarns and Wool Fabrics (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-7

Table 146: The US Imports of Wool, Wool Yarns and Wool Fabrics (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-8 The US Market for Geotextiles - An Insight III-8 Manmade Fibers Market..............III-9 Table 147: The US Exports of Man-Made Filaments; Strip and the Like of Man-Made Textile Materials (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 148: The US Imports of Man-Made Filaments; Strip and the Like of Man-Made Textile Materials (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10 Polyesters.............. III-10 Changing Trends in the US Manmade Fibers Industry III-11 Exports.............. III-12 Table 149: The US Exports of Polyester Staple Fibers (Not Carded or Combed) (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12

Table 150: The US Exports of Acrylic/Modacrylic Staple Fibers (Carded or Combed) (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12

Table 151: The US Exports of Nylon/Polyamide Staple Fibers (Carded or Combed) (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-13

Table 152: The US Exports of Polypropylene Filament Tow (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-13 Imports.............. III-14 Table 153: The US Imports of Polyester Staple Fibers (Not Carded or Combed) (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-14

Table 154: The US Imports of Acrylic/Modacrylic Staple Fibers (Carded or Combed) (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-14

Table 155: The US Imports of Nylon/Polyamide Staple Fibers (Carded or Combed) (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-15

Table 156: The US Imports of Polypropylene Filament Tow (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15 Glass Fiber Market..............III-16 Cellulosic Fibers.............. III-16 Yarn Market.............. III-16 Exports.............. III-17 Table 157: The US Exports of Yarn of Jute or of Other Textile Bast Fibers (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-17

Table 158: The US Exports of Synthetic Filament Yarn (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-17 Imports.............. III-18 Table 159: The US Imports of Yarn of Jute or of Other Textile Bast Fibers (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-18

Table 160: The US Imports of Synthetic Filament Yarn (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18 Trade Statistics..............III-19 Exports.............. III-19 Table 161: The US Exports of Other Vegetable Textile Fibers, Yarns and Fabrics (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-19

Table 162: The US Exports of Yarn of Other Vegetable Textile Fibers (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-19

Table 163: The US Exports of Synthetic Filament Tow (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-20 Imports.............. III-21 Table 164: The US Imports of Other Vegetable Textile Fibers, Yarns and Fabrics (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21

Table 165: The US Imports of Yarn of Other Vegetable Textile Fibers (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-21

Table 166: The US Imports of Synthetic Filament Tow (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22 Product Launch.............. III-22 Strategic Corporate Development III-22 Select Key Players..............III-23 B.Market Analytics..............III-27 Table 167: The US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Textile Fibers by Product Group/ Segment - Manufactured/Manmade/Synthetic Fibers (Polyester Fiber, Nylon Fibers, Olefin Fibers, Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers, Cellulosic Fibers and Other Synthetic Fibers); Natural Fibers (Cotton Fiber, Wool Fiber and Silk Fiber); and Specialty Fibers/Products Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27

Table 168: The US Historic Review for Textile Fibers by Product Group/Segment - Manufactured/ Manmade/Synthetic Fibers (Polyester Fiber, Nylon Fibers, Olefin Fibers, Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers, Cellulosic Fibers and Other Synthetic Fibers); Natural Fibers (Cotton Fiber, Wool Fiber and Silk Fiber); and Specialty Fibers/Products Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28

Table 169: The US 14-Year Perspective for Textile Fibers by Product Group/Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Manufactured/ Manmade/Synthetic Fibers (Polyester Fiber, Nylon Fibers, Olefin Fibers, Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers, Cellulosic Fibers and Other Synthetic Fibers); Natural Fibers (Cotton Fiber, Wool Fiber and Silk Fiber); and Specialty Fibers/Products Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29

Table 170: The US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Spun Yarn by Product Group/Segment - Manufactured/Manmade/Synthetic Yarns (Polyester Spun Yarn, Acrylic/Modacrylic Spun Yarn and Cellulosic Spun Yarn); and Natural Yarns (Cotton Spun Yarn and Wool Spun Yarn) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30

Table 171: The US Historic Review for Spun Yarn by Product Group/Segment - Manufactured/ Manmade/Synthetic Yarns (Polyester Spun Yarn, Acrylic/Modacrylic Spun Yarn and Cellulosic Spun Yarn); and Natural Yarns (Cotton Spun Yarn and Wool Spun Yarn) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

Table 172: The US 14-Year Perspective for Spun Yarn by Product Group/Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Manufactured/ Manmade/Synthetic Yarns (Polyester Spun Yarn, Acrylic/Modacrylic Spun Yarn and Cellulosic Spun Yarn); and Natural Yarns (Cotton Spun Yarn and Wool Spun Yarn) Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-32

2. CANADA.............. III-33 A.Market Analysis.............. III-33 Outlook.............. III-33 Evolution of Canadian Textile Industry III-33 Future Prospects.............. III-33 Synthetic Fiber Production..............III-34 Acrylic Fibers - Growth Prospects III-34 Trade Dynamics.............. III-34 Exports.............. III-34 Table 173: Canadian Exports of Wool, Wool Yarns and Wool Fabrics (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-34

Table 174: Canadian Exports of Cotton, Cotton Yarns and Cotton Fabrics (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-35

Table 175: Canadian Exports of Other Vegetable Textile Fibers, Yarns and Fabrics (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35

Table 176: Canadian Exports of Man-Made Filaments; Strip and the Like of Man-Made Textile Materials (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36

Table 177: Canadian Exports of Synthetic Filament Yarn (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36

Table 178: Canadian Exports of Synthetic Filament Tow (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37 Imports.............. III-37 Table 179: Canadian Imports of Wool, Wool
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