According to Fortune Business Insight, The global viscose staple fiber market was valued at USD 21.17 billion in 2024 and is expected to expand from USD 27.37 billion in 2025 to USD 40.26 billion by 2032, reflecting a CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period. Asia Pacific emerged as the leading region, accounting for 79.83% of the market share in 2024. In addition, the U.S. viscose staple fiber market is anticipated to witness robust growth, projected to reach USD 2.17 billion by 2032, supported by its superior properties and increasing recognition as a sustainable alternative to cotton.
Made from regenerated natural materials such as cotton linters or wood pulp, Viscose Staple Fiber (VSF) is a cellulose fiber valued for its softness, drapability, and absorbency, making it widely used in home textiles, clothing, and various consumer products. Increasing consumer awareness of the environmental impact of clothing is fueling demand for sustainable fibers, such as viscose staple fibers.
Fortune Business Insights™ provides this information in its research report, titled “Viscose Staple Fiber Market, 2025-2032”.
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List of Key Players Mentioned in the Report:
- Grasim Industries Limited. (India)
- LENZING Group (Austria)
- Tangshan Sanyou Group Xingda Chemical Fiber Co.Ltd (China)
- Sateri Holdings Limited (China)
- Kelheim Fibers GmbH (Germany)
- Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co., Ltd. (China)
- Kayavlon Impex Pvt. Ltd. (India)
Segmentation:
Strong Fiber Leads with Rising Demand for Organic and Sustainable Solutions
By type, the market is segmented into strong fiber, modified fiber, high wet modulus fiber, and others. The strong fiber segment secured the largest market share in 2023 and is slated to remain the leading segment during the forecast period. As organic materials, strong viscose fibers meet the growing demand for organic and sustainable materials, positioning them favorably in the market.
Woven Segment Dominates due to Increasing Demand for High-Performance Fabrics
In terms of application, the market is divided into non-woven, woven, and specialty. The woven segment held the key viscose staple fiber market share in 2023. With various industries seeking reliable and durable fabrics, the growing demand for high-performance materials propels the preference for woven fabrics.
Textile Apparels Hold Prominent Position with Amplified Demand from Fashion Sector
Based on end-use industry, the market is fragmented into healthcare, automotive, textile apparels, and others. The textile apparels segment held the largest market share in 2023 fueled by the escalating demand from the fashion industry
In terms of region, the market is categorized into Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.
Report Coverage:
The report offers:
- Major growth drivers, restraining factors, opportunities, and potential challenges for the market.
- Comprehensive insights into regional developments.
- List of major industry players.
- Key strategies adopted by the market players.
- The latest industry developments include product launches, partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions.
Drivers and Restraints:
Increasing Product Demand from Fashion & Apparel Industry to Bolster Market Growth
Rising demand for sustainable materials in the fashion industry has propelled the adoption of the product due to its eco-friendly properties and versatility. Moreover, with changing consumer buying habits and rising disposable income, the apparel industry is expanding, leading to a higher demand for high-quality textiles and garments made from VSFs.
However, reliance on wood pulp from natural forests instead of sustainably harvested trees restricts viscose staple fiber market growth due to environmental concerns.
Regional Insights:
Asia Pacific Dominates the Market Owing to Surging Demand Across Industries
Asia Pacific holds the dominating position in the global market and held the largest market share in 2023. The increasing textile demand across diverse sectors is driving the need for viscose staple fibers in Asia Pacific.
In Latin America, increasing demand for fabrics in both domestic and industrial applications is fueling market growth, driven by urbanization and changing consumer preferences.
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Competitive Landscape:
Key Players Adopt Sustainable Practices to Minimize Wastewater Generation
Sateri, Lenzing Group, Kelheim Fibers GmbH, and Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co., Ltd. are major viscose staple fiber market players emphasizing product innovation and sustainable practices. They focus on integrating new technologies to boost efficiency and minimize wastewater generation. Grasim Industries Limited’s Nagda unit aims for zero liquid discharge, while LENZING Group is adopting renewable energy at subsidiaries such as Lenzing Nanjing Fibers and PT. South Pacific Viscose, signaling a commitment to eco-friendly operations.
Key Industry Development:
- May 2023 – Kelheim Fibres GmbH and Santoni Spa joined forces to develop a sustainable and advanced menstrual underwear from superior-quality performance viscose fiber and advanced machine technology. The product comprises a softer outer layer and an inlay part made from superior wood-based fibers.
- November 2022 – The LENZING Group completed a milestone of 300,000 tons of LENZING ECOVERO branded fibers production with the target to double the production capacity by 2023 due to rising demand.