In a new publication titled ‘Acrylic Fibre Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2016 – 2026’ key insights on the global acrylic fibre market have come to light. Utmost demand for acrylic fibre is expected to come from Asia Pacific, Middle East Africa and Latin America. In the forecast period, the global acrylic fibre market is projected to reach a market value of US$ 6,197.82 million by 2026 end registering a CAGR of 3.6 per cent.

The global acrylic fibre market is divided on the basis of dyeing method, fibre form, blending, end-use and region. As the demand for acrylic fibres is stagnant in developed economies of North America and Western Europe, significant opportunity for growth in the global acrylic fibre market lies in the regions of APEJ, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa.

Owing to their capability to accept multi-colour dyes in clear, bright and muted tones, acrylic fibres possess good aesthetic properties. They impart natural aesthetics to fabrics as opposed to their nylon and polyester counterparts.

Also, acrylic fibres have excellent resistance to ultraviolet degradation, weak alkalis, and microbiological attack. Due to such physical, chemical, and thermo-biological characteristics, acrylic fibres are becoming popular in their use by blending with other materials such as wool, cotton, polyester etc.

Moreover, acrylic fibres are used in various end-use industries such as apparels, home furnishing etc. With macroeconomic development of these end-use industries supported by regional GDP and population growth, the demand for acrylic fibres is further expected to increase, specifically in the Asia Pacific region over the coming years. Besides, irregular supply of wool and cotton at a global level is pushing manufacturers to blend acrylic fibre with wool and cotton for use in the manufacture of products such as blankets, sweaters, etc.