Polypropylene Fiber Market Analysis

Polypropylene Fiber Market Analysis

The staple fiber segment is likely to generate over USD 4.15 billion by 2027 owing to the increasing use of nonwoven fabrics in various applications including concrete building construction, cement sheets production, tiles, and domestic pipes. Staple fibers provide bulkiness for filling & filtration and offer superior features to end-use products owing to their low specific gravity, high dimensional stability, excellent elasticity & resiliency, low thermal conductivity, and chemical inertness.
 

Based on application, the geotextile sector will account for a significant growth rate of around 2.5% from 2021 to 2027. Owing to enhanced functional features, such as durability, mechanical properties & high impact resistance, polypropylene fibers are significantly used to produce geotextiles. Robust applications of polypropylene-based geotextiles including aggregate drains, pavement systems, and erosion & sediment control for diverse infrastructure projects will drive demand for this segment.

The household application segment will cross USD 1.5 billion by 2027 owing to widespread product application to produce covering fabrics, tablecloths, furniture fabrics, bed mattress, etc. The fiber offers good shrinkage resistance, dimensional stability, and high resilience. Furthermore, its stain-resistant feature makes it suitable for the manufacturing of tablecloths and curtains. Growing middle class population in various emerging economies such as China, India, Brazil, Vietnam will further propel the demand for household products. Moreover, the rising trends in the furniture market will propel the overall polypropylene fiber market revenue in the coming years.
 

The Asia Pacific market is expected to reach over USD 2,680 million by 2027 owing to the increasing construction spending in China, India, and Indonesia along with favorable government policies on infrastructural development. Moreover, a positive outlook in the Asia Pacific automobile industry will increase the demand for polypropylene fibers to be used in vehicle interiors. According to the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles (OICA), the global production of automobiles accounted for approximately 92 million units in 2019, of which over 28% was contributed by China.
 

Other countries including India, South Korea, and Japan exhibited significant automotive production, which will likely boost product demand owing to extensive applications in automotive interiors such as car carpets, insulated pads, automotive seats, etc. Moreover, the increasing application of propylene fiber in various household products will further positively impact the polypropylene fiber market. The presence of many small and medium scale manufacturers in the region will keep the market competitive thus creating a positive environment around the market.