China Plays The Leading Role In World Fiber Industry

Whole world Man-made fiber And main Natural fiber The supply increased from 52 million 600 thousand tons in 2000 to 70 million 500 thousand tons in 2009. During this period, the average annual growth rate was 3.3%. The market share of man-made fibres increased from 59% to 63%.

Although the growth rate of fiber has exceeded the trend of population growth, the shadow left by the financial crisis still restricts the manufacture and sale of fiber. Global fiber demand increased by 4.2% last year, to 70 million 500 thousand tons, man-made fiber increased 4%, to 44 million 100 thousand tons, natural fiber increased 4.5% to 26 million 400 thousand tons.

When the situation began to improve in 2009, we saw that in the past two years, output and sales have suffered a great decline. If the long-term annual growth rate is 3.4%, the difference will be 14 million 800 thousand tons.

In the world market, the share of man-made fibres is 62.6%, cotton, wool and silk. share It's 37.4%. The world's population is 6 billion 76 million, and the consumption per capita is 10.4 kilograms per person per year. The growth rate of cellulose and synthetic yarns was 3.4%, reaching 24 million 800 thousand tons, mainly for the textile industry. Short fibers, including raw materials from spinning and nonwovens, increased by 4.6% to 45 million 600 thousand tons.

The market for cellulose fibers increased by 7.7% to 3 million 800 thousand tons, slightly below pre crisis levels. Viscose staple fiber increased by 11.4% to 2 million 700 thousand tons, while viscose filament used in textile and industry decreased by 5.4%, only 350 thousand tons. The driving force for growth is cellulose acetate, which has increased by 2.3% to 75 thousand and 900 tons.

The synthetic fiber has been properly developed, with a total output of 40 million 300 thousand tons, an increase of 3.7%. On the one hand, polyester production increased by 5.3%, and acrylic fiber production increased by 4.4%. On the other hand, polypropylene production decreased by 6.5%, polyamide production decreased by 1.4%, and spandex production decreased by 5.7%.

Since the outbreak of the financial crisis, the output of man-made fibres in the United States, Europe and Japan has continued to decline, and the market share of man-made fibres in Asia has increased. In 2009, the output of man-made fibres in Asia exceeded 36 million tons, accounting for 83% of the world market. Among them, China's output was 26 million 300 thousand tons, an increase of 11.2% over the same period last year.

Polyester production grows in Asia

Polyester fiber 31 million 900 thousand tons, an increase of 5.3%. Filament growth increased by 5.9% to 19 million 300 thousand tons, short fiber increased by 4.4% and 12 million 600 thousand tons.

China's polyester fiber production accounts for 69% of the world's total. The center of the world's fiber economy is still in China. China's effective demand for textile fibers comes from manufacturers such as Sheng Hong, Jiangsu, Heng Yi and Tong Kun, Zhejiang. Last year, India's investment in FDY almost increased by 1 times. India's massive investment in POY has led to investment in deformable equipment.

The area where polyester fiber output increased was concentrated in Asia, with output of 2970 tons, up 7.6% over the same period last year. Among them, the output of China's polyester fiber was 22 million tons, an increase of 10% over the same period last year; the output of India was 2 million 300 thousand tons, an increase of 10.5% over the same period last year; Malaysia's output was 300 thousand tons, an increase of 25.5% over the same period last year; Vietnam's output was 200 thousand tons, an increase of 17.7% over the same period last year; Japan's output decreased by 28.9%, producing only 309 thousand tons.

World polyester yarn production increased by 6.7% to 18 million 200 thousand tons. The output of Asian countries has increased rapidly, while other countries have seen a decline in production. Asia has a market share of 97%. China's output is 13 million 600 thousand tons, exceeding the total demand of the world 5 years ago; India's growth is 7.6%, reaching 1 million 400 thousand tons; China's Taiwan and South Korea basically maintain their original output. European polyester yarn production was 265 thousand tons, down 21.5%. The United States dropped 15.4% last year. Polyester filament and staple fiber in Brazil are all reduced. Brazil's $1 billion 400 million polyester package is scheduled for operation in 2010.

The output of the global polyester industrial yarn is close to 1 million 100 thousand tons, down by 6.1%. Europe has dropped by an astonishing 44.1%, leaving only 110 thousand tons. The United States dropped by 18.9%, about 140 thousand tons.

Tires are the largest consumer market of industrial yarn. With the announcement of expansion by several tire manufacturers, it may promote the sale of industrial yarn. Michelin (Michelin) will invest $1 billion 900 million in China and India in the next 2~3 years to build a tire factory. Yokohama (Yokohama) is ready to invest $195 million to expand its passenger car tire plant in China and build a new factory in Russia.

In addition, Bridgestone closed its tire factories in Australia and New Zealand in 2009. Michelin ended its production of passenger and light truck tires in Japan in the middle of 2010. Denman Tire Co., Ltd. has submitted bankruptcy application in mid March. The output of global polyester staple fiber was 12 million 600 thousand tons, an increase of 4.4%. Except for Asia. The rest of the world is cutting production. Europe's output fell 14.2% year-on-year, Turkey's output was stable, Western Europe's output fell 23.2%, CIS (CIS) output fell 17.8% compared to the same period last year, and Americas output decreased 14.7% compared to the same period last year.

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Polyamide production continues to decline

In 2009, polyamide continued to decline to 3 million 500 thousand tons. Despite the pressure from polyester, textile yarn has increased by 8.3% to 1 million 600 thousand tons. Other varieties declined, industrial yarn dropped 7.4%, 900 thousand tons, carpet yarn dropped 8%, 700 thousand tons, short fiber decreased 15.7%, 214 thousand tons.

At the same time, the price of caprolactam, the raw material for producing polyamide, rose almost 1 times by the end of last year, causing a rise in the prices of downstream products. The output of China's polyamide was 887 thousand tons, an increase of 43% over the same period last year. The processing capacity of polyamide in other parts of the world is 757 thousand tons, down 15.6% from the same period last year.

In 2000, Asia's Nylon industrial yarn accounted for 50% of the world's output. In 2009, the world's 2/3 nylon industrial yarn was produced in Asia. European nylon industrial yarn production accounted for 17%, the United States accounted for 14%. World production decreased by 7.4% last year. China grew by 15.9%. According to analysis, the growth of nylon industrial yarn may be due to the growth of passenger cars and commercial light trucks.

Nylon carpet yarn production decreased by 8%, short fiber production decreased by 15.7%.

Fiber grade polypropylene prices continue to rise

In 2009, world polypropylene production was 2 million 600 thousand tons, down 6.5% from the same period last year, and the price of fiber grade polypropylene continued to rise from the two quarter of 2009. In the United States, the demand for carpet yarn has declined and the application of polyester in carpet has increased, and the sales pressure of polypropylene has increased.

Polypropylene staple fiber increased by 3.5%, reaching 1 million 100 thousand tons, and filament decreased by 12.7%, only 1 million 500 thousand tons. The output of American polypropylene decreased greatly, and polypropylene filament and fiber decreased by 15% compared with the same period last year. The main reason is that the output of American polypropylene filaments has dropped by 23.1%. Small businesses in Latin America almost maintained their level in previous years. At the same time, Europe maintains the second largest market for polypropylene, with a world market share of 35%. Polypropylene production in China was 264000 tons, down 1% from the same period last year.

Acrylic fiber for the first time in 4 years

Acrylic fiber production has finally ended 4 years of decline, the first showing growth momentum, but still a relatively low level of growth. In 2009, the world's Acrylic output increased by 4.4% to 1 million 900 thousand tons. The output of Europe has dropped by 3.5% with the closure of Montefiber plant in Italy. Latin America and the Middle East remain basically unchanged. Asia's output increased by 10%.

In 2009, Asia started to pick up first, followed by Europe, and the US basically did not improve.

Cellulosic fiber market rebounded sharply

In 2009, the cellulose fiber market rebounded sharply, an increase of 7.7%. Short fiber increased by 9.2% and filament decreased by 5.4%.

The production of cellulose fiber in the United States was 17 thousand and 100 tons, down 25% from the same period last year. Asia maintained its original output of about 260 thousand tons. Japan has reduced by 37.7%, and China's production has increased its production share. The century textile and Industrial Company of India restarted the production of viscose tire cord in July 2009.

The output of cellulose acetate bundles used in cigarettes increased by 2.3% over the same period in 2009. The output was 759 thousand tons, and its output was 80% in Asia, Europe and the United States. At the same time, this product is concentrated in three major producers (Celanese, Eastman, Rhodia) and its joint venture, their production accounts for about 80% of the total output.

Viscose staple fiber production 2 million 700 thousand tons, an increase of 11.4%. Blujing is expanding in Asia and Europe. India Grasim Industrial Company has set up a 80000 ton green field factory in Gujarat to invest 216 million US dollars in the 2013 fiscal year. It is understood that China also has a strong investment plan to expand production, ready to increase the existing output by 50% to 3 million tons.

Carbon fiber yield decline

Affected by the financial crisis, the output of almost all carbon fiber terminal products, including aircraft and sports equipment, has been reduced. In 2009, the output of carbon fiber decreased by 15%, only 33 thousand tons.

Wind power continues to grow. According to the world wind energy council report, wind power installed capacity increased by 31% in 2009. The industry has a large demand for carbon fiber, and the increase in blade length requires lightweight materials.

Wind power plants close to 3/4 are distributed in the United States, Germany, China, Spain and India. China's installed capacity has increased 1 times, surpassing Spain and becoming the world's third.

At the 41 Tokyo motor show, SGL, a carbon fiber manufacturer, announced the establishment of a joint venture with BMW, a carmaker, to produce carbon fibers and fabrics for automobiles. The total investment of the joint venture is about US $340 million, including two newly built factories, one in Washington, which produces carbon fiber, and another in Germany, producing carbon fiber fabrics.

Chinese enterprises are entering the field of aramid production.

Aramid market includes para aramid and meta aramid. Para aramid depends on its high strength for various reinforcing materials. Meta aramid is heat-resistant and flame retardant. DuPont and Tek are two major aramid companies. In April 2009, DuPont completed its $3 investment plan in Spain, running the production of aramid fibers. 100 million In 2009, China also entered this high-tech field. The aramid production lines of Sinopec Yizheng chemical fiber company, Yantai spandex and China Shenma Group have all been put into operation.

Low operating rate of Spandex Enterprises

Because of the decrease in textile consumption, spandex is also in recession. Spandex output decreased by 6% in 2009, and the operating rate was only 57%. At the end of 2009, the annual production capacity of China spandex was 345 thousand tons. The operation rate of Chinese Spandex Enterprises has reached over 60%. In 2009, Spandex Enterprises in China expanded their production capacity. The annual production capacity of the construction and preparation projects is currently 60 thousand tons.

Spandex started very slowly in the US and Europe, and began to improve in the second and third quarters last year, with a rate of 80%. The Western Hemisphere's capacity growth company is only Hyosung. Its plant in Turkey has increased its capacity and invested 100 million US dollars in Brazil to build a new plant with a capacity of 10 thousand tons.