Recycled Natural Fibers Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

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Recycled Natural Fibers Market Overview

The Recycled Natural Fibers market size is estimated to reach a value of US$1.2 billion by the end of 2027 after growing at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period 2022-2027. Recycled natural fibers are the fibers obtained as a by-product when the fabric waste of natural fibers such as cotton is mechanically broken down and used as raw material in other products. Such fibers besides synthetic fibers such as linen, polyester and nylon have high durability and insulating properties which is creating a drive in their market demand. Major end-use industries such as automotive, building & construction and textile use recycled natural fibers for applications such as seat covers, cement paste and apparel manufacturing. Factors such as the rapid increase in automotive production, growing construction activities and bolstering growth in the medical & healthcare sector are driving the growth of the recycled natural fibers industry. However, the expensive nature of the recycling process is causing a restrain in the recycled natural fibers market growth, thereby negatively impacting the recycled natural fibers market size. Recycled natural fibers demand decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the shutting down of factories, plants and sites of major end-users of the fibers such as automotive, textiles and building & construction which negatively impacted the recycled natural fibers industry outlook.

Recycled Natural Fibers Market Report Coverage

The report: “Recycled Natural Fibers Market Report – Forecast (2022 – 2027)” by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments in the Recycled Natural Fibers Industry.

By Type – Cotton, Wool, Rayon, Jute, Sisal and Others.
By Application – Cement Paste, Mortar, Seat Covers, Dashboards, Bedding Quilts, Mattress, Apparels, Pillows & Cushions, Furniture, Wet Laid Applications, Surgical Gowns & Mask, Geotextiles and Others.
By End-use Industry – Automotive (Passenger Vehicles, Light Commercial Vehicles and Heavy Commercial Vehicles), Building & Construction (Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Infrastructural), Textiles (Woven and Non-Woven), Wastewater Treatment Industry, Medical & Healthcare, Wood Industry and Others.
By Geography - North America (the USA, Canada and Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Belgium and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia and Rest of APAC), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile and Rest of South America) and Rest of the World (the Middle East and Africa).

Key Takeaways

  • Asia-Pacific dominates the Recycled Natural Fibers market due to the region being the manufacturing hub for automotive and textiles which are major end-users of recycled natural fibers.
  • High-performance properties of recycled natural fibers such as cotton in comparison to nylon & polyester are propelling their demand and usage in industrial sectors which has positively impacted the recycled natural fibers industry outlook.
  • The growing usage of recycled cotton in cement paste has accelerated the demand for recycled natural fibers in the sector which has positively impacted the market growth during the forecast period.
  • The expensive nature of the recycling process of natural fibers could hamper the production of recycled natural fibers, thereby negatively impacting the recycled natural fiber market size during the forecast period.

Figure: Recycled Natural Fibers Market Revenue Share, By Geography, 2021 (%)
Recycled Natural Fibers Market
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Recycled Natural Fibers Market Segment Analysis – by Type

Cotton held the largest share in the Recycled Natural Fibers market share in 2021 and is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period 2022-2027. Recycled cotton has good durability and tensile strength and unlike synthetic fibers such as nylon & polyester, it is highly biodegradable. Due to such advantageous features, recycled cotton has high industrial applicability in end-use industries such as textiles, automotive and building & construction, where it is majorly used in seat covers, cement & mortar and during manufacturing apparel & clothing items. Rapid development & growth shown by these sectors over the years has created a surge in the market demand for recycled cotton which has contributed to the segment growth of recycled cotton during the forecast period.

Recycled Natural Fibers Market Segment Analysis – by End-use Industry

The Textile sector held the largest share in the Recycled Natural Fibers market share in 2021 and is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period 2022-2027. Recycled natural fibers such as cotton have high applicability in the textile sector, as such fibers are used in making apparel & garment items. The textile sector has grown significantly over the years on account of an increase in textile production resulting from high demand. For instance, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, China’s garment production output from January to February 2022, stood at 4.14 billion pieces which showed a 1.4% increase compared to 2021 same months. Furthermore, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, in Q3 of 2021, the textile and apparel production output of the US increased by 6.9% in comparison to Q3 of 2020. With such an increase in production output of the textile sector the demand and usage of recycled natural fibers for apparel and garments are also anticipated to increase, thereby positively impacting the growth of the recycled natural fibers market during the forecast period.

Recycled Natural Fibers Market Segment Analysis – by Geography

The Asia-Pacific held the largest share in the Recycled Natural Fibers market share up to 40% and is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period 2022-2027. The high applicability of recycled natural fibers in the automotive, textile and building & construction sectors is significantly influencing its market demand in the region. Growing investment inflows coupled with rapid urbanization have resulted in the rapid growth of these sectors, thereby increasing their production output. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, in 2021, China’s automotive production increased by 3% in comparison to 2020. Also, according to Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, in May 2022, construction orders in Japan increased by 19.5% in comparison to 2021 same month. Furthermore, according to the Indian Brand Equity Foundation, India’s textile and apparel market is expected to reach US$190 billion by 2025-2026. Such rapid development in the major end users of recycled natural fibers is anticipated to boost their demand, thereby boosting the growth of the recycled natural fibers market during the forecast period.

Recycled Natural Fibers Drivers

The Rapid Increase in Automotive Production:

Recycled natural fibers such as cotton have high applicability in the automotive sector due to their high insulation and good tensile strength which is used in making seat covers and dashboards. Growing demand for automotive due to rapid urbanization and adoption of upgraded technology in automotive manufacturing has increased automotive production output. For instance, according to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, in 2021, the global automotive production stood at 80.1 million units showing a 3% increase in comparison to 2020. Furthermore, according to the same data, automotive production in the US increased by 4% in 2021 in comparison to 2020 production. With the increase in the automotive production output, the demand for recycled natural fibers such as cotton for seat covers and dashboard applications has also increased, thereby boosting the growth of the recycled natural fibers industry during the forecast period.

Bolstering Growth in Construction Sector:

Due to high absorbency, durability and tensile strength recycled natural fibers are majorly used in cement paste and mortar applications in the building & construction sector. Due to growing construction projects and investment inflows, the building & construction sector has grown significantly. For instance, according to US Census Bureau, in June 2022, private housing completion stood at 1,365,000 units showing a 1.4% increase in comparison to June 2020. Furthermore, according to Germany’s Federal Statistical Office, in January 2022, the construction of 29,951 dwellings was permitted in Germany, showing an increase of 8.3% compared to 2021 same month. Such an increase in construction output will boost the demand and usage of recycled natural fibers in the building & construction sector, thereby having a positive impact on the growth of the recycled natural fibers industry.

Recycled Natural Fibers Market Challenge

Costly Nature of Recycling Process:

Recycled Natural Fibers especially cotton have high industrial applicability in the automotive, building & construction, textiles and medical & healthcare sectors. However, the costly nature of the recycling process of these fibers results in their higher prices in comparison to general manufactured fibers. Recycling being a dynamic process requires the usage of modern waste segregation, cutting machines and high-speed balers. The expensive nature of these machinery has resulted in their lack of affordability by the small and medium size recycling firms which has caused a restrain in the production output of the recycled natural fibers, thereby negatively impacting the recycled natural fibers market size during the forecast period.

Recycled Natural Fibers Industry Outlook

Technology launches, acquisitions and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the Recycled Natural Fibers market. The top 10 companies in the Recycled Natural Fibers Market are:

  1. Pistoni S.r.l
  2. Procotex
  3. Leigh Fibers Inc.
  4. Indorama Ventures
  5. Martex Fiber
  6. Polyfiber Industries Pvt. Ltd.
  7. Poole Company Inc.
  8. RSWM Ltd.
  9. Unifi Inc.
  10. Gama lplik 

Recent Developments

  • In January 2022, Bast Fiber Technologies entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lumberton Cellulose LLC which is a natural fiber processing facility in Lumberton, North Carolina.
  • In December 2021, New York-based company Blackstone announced the acquisition of Sustana Group which is a manufacturer of sustainable recycled fiber products.
  • In December 2021, Klopman which is a European manufacturer of work-wear fabric launched a new fabric Luminex C50 RPES which is made from recycled polyester that has high visibility.

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1. Recycled Natural Fibers Market - Market Overview
    1.1 Definitions and Scope
2. Recycled Natural Fibers Market - Executive Summary
    2.1 Key Trends by Type
    2.2 Key Trends by Application
    2.3 Key Trends by End-use Industry
    2.4 Key Trends by Geography
3. Recycled Natural Fibers Market – Comparative analysis
    3.1 Market Share Analysis - Major Companies
    3.2 Product Benchmarking - Major Companies
    3.3 Top 5 Financials Analysis
    3.4 Patent Analysis - Major Companies
    3.5 Pricing Analysis (ASPs will be provided)
4. Recycled Natural Fibers Market - Startup companies Scenario Premium Premium 
    4.1 Major startup company analysis:
        4.1.1 Investment
        4.1.2 Revenue
        4.1.3 Product portfolio
        4.1.4 Venture Capital and Funding Scenario
5. Recycled Natural Fibers Market – Industry Market Entry Scenario Premium Premium 
    5.1 Regulatory Framework Overview
    5.2 New Business and Ease of Doing Business Index
    5.3 Successful Venture Profiles
    5.4 Customer Analysis – Major companies
6. Recycled Natural Fibers Market - Market Forces
    6.1 Market Drivers
    6.2 Market Constraints
    6.3 Porter's Five Force Model
        6.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
        6.3.2 Bargaining Powers of Buyers
        6.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
        6.3.4 Competitive Rivalry
        6.3.5 Threat of Substitutes
7. Recycled Natural Fibers Market – Strategic Analysis
    7.1 Value/Supply Chain Analysis
    7.2 Opportunity Analysis
    7.3 Product/Market Life Cycle
    7.4 Distributor Analysis – Major Companies
8. Recycled Natural Fibers Market – by Type (Market Size – US$ Million/Billion)
    8.1 Cotton
    8.2 Nylon
    8.3 Rayon
    8.4 Jute
    8.5 Sisal
    8.6 Others
9. Recycled Natural Fibers Market – by Application (Market Size - US$ Million/Billion)
    9.1 Cement Paste
    9.2 Mortar
    9.3 Seat Covers
    9.4 Dashboards
    9.5 Bedding Quilts
    9.6 Mattress
    9.7 Apparels
    9.8 Pillows & Cushions
    9.9 Furniture
    9.10 Wet Laid Applications
    9.11 Surgical Gowns & Mask
    9.12 Geotextiles
    9.13 Others
10. Recycled Natural Fibers Market - by End-Use Industry (Market Size - US$ Million/Billion)
    10.1 Automotive
        10.1.1 Passenger Vehicles
        10.1.2 Light Commercial Vehicles
        10.1.3 Heavy Commercial Vehicles
    10.2 Building & Construction
        10.2.1 Residential
        10.2.2 Commercial
        10.2.3 Industrial
        10.2.4 Infrastructural
    10.3 Textiles
        10.3.1 Woven
        10.3.2 Non-Woven
    10.4 Wastewater Treatment Industry
    10.5 Medical & Healthcare
    10.6 Wood Industry
    10.7 Others
11. Recycled Natural Fibers Market - by Geography (Market Size - US$ Million/Billion)
    11.1 North America
        11.1.1 the USA
        11.1.2 Canada
        11.1.3 Mexico
    11.2 Europe
        11.2.1 the UK
        11.2.2 Germany
        11.2.3 France
        11.2.4 Italy
        11.2.5 the Netherlands
        11.2.6 Spain
        11.2.7 Belgium
        11.2.8 Rest of Europe
    11.3 Asia-Pacific
        11.3.1 China
        11.3.2 Japan
        11.3.3 India
        11.3.4 South Korea
        11.3.5 Australia and New Zeeland
        11.3.6 Indonesia
        11.3.7 Taiwan
        11.3.8 Malaysia
        11.3.9 Rest of APAC
    11.4 South America
        11.4.1 Brazil
        11.4.2 Argentina
        11.4.3 Colombia
        11.4.4 Chile
        11.4.5 Rest of South America
    11.5 Rest of the World
        11.5.1 the Middle East
            11.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
            11.5.1.2 UAE
            11.5.1.3 Israel
            11.5.1.4 Rest of the Middle East
        11.5.2 Africa
            11.5.2.1 South Africa
            11.5.2.2 Nigeria
            11.5.2.3 Rest of Africa
12. Recycled Natural Fibers Market – Entropy
    12.1 New Product Launches
    12.2 M&As, Collaborations, JVs and Partnerships
13. Recycled Natural Fibers Market – Industry/Competition Segment Analysis Premium 
    13.1 Company Benchmarking Matrix – Major Companies
    13.2 Market Share at Global Level - Major companies
    13.3 Market Share by Key Region - Major companies
    13.4 Market Share by Key Country - Major companies
    13.5 Market Share by Key Application - Major companies
    13.6 Market Share by Key Product Type/Product category - Major companies
14. Recycled Natural Fibers Market – Key Company List by Country Premium Premium 
15. Recycled Natural Fibers Market Company Analysis - Business Overview, Product Portfolio, Financials and Developments
    15.1 Company 1
    15.2 Company 2
    15.3 Company 3
    15.4 Company 4
    15.5 Company 5
    15.6 Company 6
    15.7 Company 7
    15.8 Company 8
    15.9 Company 9
    15.10 Company 10 and more
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