Man-made cellulosic fibers (MMCF) are a category of regenerated fibers produced from natural cellulose, typically sourced from wood pulp or cotton linters, which is chemically processed into a soluble compound and then spun into fibers. The primary purpose of MMCF is to provide sustainable, comfortable and high-performance alternatives to synthetic fibers and traditional cotton in textiles.
The man-made cellulosic fibers market consists of sales, by entities (organizations, sole traders, or partnerships), of man-made cellulosic fibers that are used in apparel manufacturing, where they are incorporated into garments such as dresses, shirts, blouses, trousers, activewear and intimate clothing. They are also widely used in home textiles, including bedding, curtains, towels and upholstery, where their softness and dyeability enhance comfort and style.
The global man-made cellulosic fibers market reached a value of nearly $10,823.22 million in 2024, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.51% since 2019. The market is expected to grow from $10,823.22 million in 2024 to $14,574.80 million in 2029 at a rate of 6.13%. The market is then expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.91% from 2029 and reach $19,424.61 million in 2034.
Growth In Hygiene And Nonwoven Demand
Growth in hygiene and nonwoven demand fueled the growth of the man-made cellulosic fibers market in the historic period. The rising demand for hygiene products and nonwoven fabrics has increased the need for soft, absorbent and biodegradable fibers. Man-made cellulosic fibers, with their excellent moisture absorption and comfort properties, meet the requirement. For example, in April 2023, according to EDANA (European Disposables and Nonwovens Association), a Brussels-based trade association, in 2022, Greater Europe's nonwovens production grew by 3.3% in production volume compared to 2019, reaching 3,017,085 tons. In terms of surface area, production expanded by 9.1%, totaling 85.8 billion square meters of nonwovens manufactured. Therefore, growth in hygiene and nonwoven demand fueled the growth of the man-made cellulosic fibers market.
Next-Generation Textile Dissolving Pulp Mill Launched To Boost Sustainable Fiber Production
Major companies operating in the man-made cellulosic fibers market are focusing on developing textile dissolving pulp mills to ensure a stable supply of high-quality raw material, support sustainable fiber production and enhance the efficiency and scalability of man-made cellulosic fibers manufacturing. For instance, in April 2025, Yibin Grace, a prominent China-based company specializing in the production of man-made cellulosic fiber (MMCF) products, launched the first Next Generation (Next Gen) textile dissolving pulp mill in China. This new pilot facility, located in Sichuan, China, uses post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste to produce high-quality, low-carbon dissolving pulp for man-made cellulosic fiber (MMCF) products like viscose staple fiber and lyocell. The mill has an initial production capacity of 1,500 tons per year, with plans to expand to 60,000 tons by 2027, aligning with China's national goal to reduce textile waste by 30% by 2030.
The global man-made cellulosic fibers market is fairly concentrated, with large players operating in the market. The top ten competitors in the market made up to 34.73% of the total market in 2024.
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The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider man-made cellulosic fibers market; and compares it with other markets.
The report covers the following chapters
- Introduction And Market Characteristics- Brief introduction to the segmentations covered in the market, definitions and explanations about the segment by type, by application, by production process and by sustainability attributes.
- Key Trends- Highlights the major trends shaping the global market. This section also highlights likely future developments in the market.
- Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework- Analysis on PESTEL, end use industries, market growth rate, global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods, forecast growth contributors and total addressable market (TAM).
- Regional And Country Analysis- Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison by region and country.
- Market Segmentation- Contains the market values (2019-2024) (2024-2029, 2034F) and analysis for each segment by type, by robot type, by application and by industry in the market. Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029) and (2029-2034) market values and growth and market share comparison by region market.
- Regional Market Size And Growth- Regional market size (2024), historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison of countries within the region. This report includes information on all the regions Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa and major countries within each region.
- Competitive Landscape- Details on the competitive landscape of the market, estimated market shares and company profiles of the leading players.
- Other Major And Innovative Companies- Details on the company profiles of other major and innovative companies in the market.
- Competitive Benchmarking- Briefs on the financials comparison between major players in the market.
- Competitive Dashboard- Briefs on competitive dashboard of major players.
- Key Mergers And Acquisitions- Information on recent mergers and acquisitions in the market covered in the report. This section gives key financial details of mergers and acquisitions, which have shaped the market in recent years.
- Recent Developments- Information on recent developments in the market covered in the report.
- Market Opportunities And Strategies- Describes market opportunities and strategies based on findings of the research, with information on growth opportunities across countries, segments and strategies to be followed in those markets.
- Conclusions And Recommendations- This section includes recommendations for man-made cellulosic fibers providers in terms of product/service offerings geographic expansion, marketing strategies and target groups.
- Appendix- This section includes details on the NAICS codes covered, abbreviations and currencies codes used in this report
Markets Covered:
- 1) By Type: Viscose; Modal; Lyocell; Acetate; Other Types
- 2) By Application: Apparel; Home Textiles; Industrial; Other Applications
- 3) By Production Process: Wet Spinning; Dry Spinning; Other Production Processes
- 4) By Sustainability Attributes: Biodegradable; Renewable; Recyclable
- Companies Mentioned: Aditya Birla Group (Grasim Industries); Lenzing AG; Tangshan Sanyou Group; Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. (Bailu Group); Sateri Holdings Limited.
- Countries: China; Australia; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; USA; Canada; Brazil; France; Germany; UK; Italy; Spain; Russia
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
- Time-series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
- Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets; GDP proportions; expenditure per capita; man-made cellulosic fibers indicators comparison.
- Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data; market share of competitors; market segments.
- Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.