Acrylic yarn is a type of synthetic fiber. Due to its similar properties to wool, it is called "synthetic wool". Its molecular structure is unique, with an irregular spiral conformation and no strict crystalline region, but it can be classified into high order and low order arrangements. This structure gives acrylic fiber excellent thermal elasticity, low density, and good warmth retention of the fabric. ‌

Acrylic yarn has a wide range of applications, including pure spinning and blending, and can be used to make various types of wool, yarn, blankets, sportswear, etc. It can also be used for the production of artificial fur, long plush, bulky yarn, water hoses, umbrella fabrics, etc. In addition, acrylic yarn is also a raw material for high-tech products - carbon fiber. ‌

Overview of Market Development

With the recovery of the global economy and the increasing demand for high-quality textiles from consumers, the market demand for acrylic yarn, as an important synthetic fiber, continues to grow. According to our research data, the estimated revenue of the global acrylic yarn market in 2024 is $2158 million, an increase of 3.81% compared to 2023, and is expected to continue to increase to $2607 million by 2029. The CAGR for 2024-2029 is estimated to be 3.85%.

From the perspective of development trends, green production and sustainable development have become important directions for the acrylic yarn industry. In the future, with the continuous progress of technology and the expansion of application fields, acrylic yarn will develop towards higher performance and more functionality. ‌‌

Segmented Market Analysis

From the perspective of product types, acrylic yarn can be subdivided into colored acrylic viscose blended yarn, white acrylic viscose blended yarn, white (100%) acrylic yarn, and colored (100%) acrylic yarn. Among them, the sub category of colored acrylic viscose blended yarn occupies the largest market share, estimated to be 29.09% in 2024.

From the perspective of downstream application patterns, acrylic yarn has a wide range of applications in apparel, household furnishing, and industry, especially in situations that require high transparency, weather resistance, and ease of processing. Among them, the apparel industry is the largest downstream application market, with an expected application share of 72.96% in 2024. In addition, with the continuous advancement of technology, its potential applications in high-performance materials, medical, aerospace and other fields are gradually being explored. ‌

Source: www.globalmarketmonitor.com

Market analysis of major regions

From a regional perspective, the global acrylic yarn market is dominated by the Asia Pacific region, which is the largest sales market. Data shows that the sales volume of acrylic yarn in the Asia Pacific region is expected to reach 354.86k tons in 2024, accounting for an estimated 65.94% of the global total sales volume; The European and North American markets are expected to rank second and third with a share of 10.63% and 9.71%, respectively.

Regions	Sales Volume (K Tons)	Proportion
North America	522.77	9.71%
Europe	57.21	10.63%
Asia Pacific	354.86	65.94%
South America	40.92	7.60%
Middle East & Africa	32.90	6.11%