Chemical fiber industry worldwide

This report presents key facts and figures about the global chemical fiber industry. Chemical fibers are fibers with a composition that is significantly modified during production. These include synthetic fibers such as polyesters or polyamides, and man-made cellulosic fibers like viscose or rayon. The report starts with a chapter that presents key industry figures and follows with chapters on trade, synthetic fibers, man-made cellulosic fibers, and an outlook for the coming decade.