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Yarn, fiber, and thread manufacturing involve the process of creating spun yarn from fibers for various applications such as sewing, crocheting, and embroidery.
The primary types of yarn, fiber, and thread manufacturing are regular and special varieties. Regular yarn and thread are predominantly used for sewing purposes. These products find applications in quilting, sewing, stitching, and embroidery, catering to end-users in sectors such as apparel, footwear and accessories, home interior, and others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are impacting the yarn, fiber, and thread market by increasing costs of imported raw fibers, specialty chemicals, spinning machinery, and processing equipment. Textile producers in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported fibers, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on yarn exports. These tariffs are increasing production costs and affecting competitiveness. However, they are also driving regional fiber sourcing, investment in recycled fiber production, and localization of yarn manufacturing operations.
The yarn, fiber and thread market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides yarn, fiber and thread market statistics, including yarn, fiber and thread industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a yarn, fiber and thread market share, detailed yarn, fiber and thread market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the yarn, fiber and thread industry. This yarn, fiber and thread market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The yarn, fiber and thread market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $102.57 billion in 2025 to $108.59 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of textile and apparel manufacturing, long-standing use of natural fibers, expansion of sewing and embroidery applications, availability of mass-scale spinning infrastructure, rising demand from home textile segment.
The yarn, fiber and thread market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $138.81 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of eco-friendly textile materials, rising demand for performance textiles, expansion of industrial textile usage, growing investments in advanced spinning technologies, increased focus on traceable and certified fibers. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for sustainable and recycled fibers, growing adoption of functional and technical yarns, rising use of blended yarn solutions, expansion of industrial and technical textile applications, enhanced focus on quality and consistency.
The rapid expansion of e-commerce is expected to drive the growth of the yarn, fiber, and thread market. E-commerce involves the exchange of money and data to conduct business over the internet. This growth is largely fueled by widespread internet and smartphone adoption, which has made online shopping more accessible and convenient for a larger number of consumers. E-commerce provides several advantages to the yarn, fiber, and thread manufacturing industry, transforming how businesses operate and engage with customers. For example, in February 2024, according to data from the US Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, total e-commerce sales in 2023 were estimated at $1,118.7 billion, representing a 7.6 percent (+-1.2%) increase from 2022. Therefore, the rapid growth of e-commerce is supporting the expansion of the yarn, fiber, and thread market.
Major companies in the yarn, fiber, and thread market are concentrating on developing sustainable solutions, such as smart, sustainable fabric and yarn technology, to address growing consumer demand and environmental regulations. Smart, sustainable fabric and yarn technology encompasses advanced textile innovations aimed at enhancing performance while minimizing environmental impact. For example, in December 2023, Transforming Textiles AB, a pioneering company based in Sweden, launched Sense-Tex, an innovative fabric and yarn technology that combines smart functionality with sustainability. This advanced textile features a unique 5-fiber yarn composition, incorporating two conductive fibers and three natural fibers, enabling health monitoring capabilities and antibacterial properties. Made from sustainable materials like soybean, Ramie, and seaweed-derived cellulose, Sense-Tex aims to democratize access to smart textiles, ensuring that health and safety are accessible to all, regardless of financial means.
In March 2023, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), an India-based multinational conglomerate, successfully acquired Sintex Industries for $42.8 million. This strategic acquisition incorporates the textile and yarn portfolio of Sintex Industries into RIL's diverse offerings. Sintex Industries is an India-based manufacturer specializing in yarn production.
Major companies operating in the yarn, fiber and thread market are Toray Industries Inc., Reliance Industries Limited, Alpek S.A.B. de C.V., Far Eastern New Century Corporation, Lenzing AG, Indorama Corporation, Teijin Limited, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Weiqiao Textile Company Limited, Nisshinbo Textile Inc., Laxtons Limited, Amann & Sohne GmbH & Co. KG (AMANN Group), Silkoplus GmbH German Embroidery Threads, JSC STEKLONiT, Unifi Inc., Bally Ribbon Mills, Paramount Texteis Industria e Comercio S.A., Fiacao Sao Bento S.A., Siltex Brasil Ltda, Saudi Spinning and Textile Mill Company, Elasticos Yarns S.A., Integrated Fibres Limited
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the yarn, fiber, and thread manufacturing market in 2025. The regions covered in the yarn, fiber and thread market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the yarn, fiber and thread market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The yarn, fibre, and thread market include revenues earned by entities by getting used in knitting, weaving, and the production of textiles. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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