Polyester staple fibre industry witnessed strong growth in 2007 with both capacity and consumption

(SANEPR.com) April 20, 2009 -- Polyester has become the most sought after fibre across end use. Although it is the major textile and clothing fibre, of late its use in industry, particularly in construction is remarkable. In 2007, industrial polyester filament demand was mainly led by rapid road construction activity in China. Automobile has been a growing segment for polyester use. The global polyester industry achieved a staggering growth rate of 12% at 32 million tons. That was the highest growth rate recorded in the last 10 years, when production in 1997 jumped 17% after adding 2.2 million tons. All segments increased above-average with filament yarn up 14% to 19 million tons and staple fibres up 12% to 12.7 million tons.

Asia has become the prominent supplier and consumer of polyester, dominated primarily by China followed distantly by India. China accounts for 55% of global staple fibre supplies and 64% of polyester filaments. In 2007, both industries in China recorded double digit growth rates. India too did not miss the opportunity and grew by over 15%.
Prices reflected the demand-supply economics. They rose prominently in Europe and Asia but were a bit sluggish in USA markets.

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