The Global Market for Natural Fibers 2022-2032

August 2022 | 315 pages, 107 figures, 57 tables | Download Table of contents

Continued growth in composites and packaging markets is creating opportunities for biobased, renewable materials. Fibers derived from bio-based sources such as plant-based (ligno) cellulosics and animal-based protein are termed natural fibers (NF). This includes natural cellulosic fibers such as cotton, jute, sisal, coir, flax, hemp, abaca, ramie, etc.) and protein-based fibers such as wool and silk. Man-made cellulose fibers (e.g., viscose rayon, cellulose acetate and nanocellulose) that are produced with chemical procedures from pulped wood or other sources (cotton, bamboo, biomass) are also covered in this report under the natural fibers definition.

Natural fibers, with their porous cell structure and relatively low density, are becoming increasingly popular because they are renewable, non-abrasive, cheap, available in abundance and pose lower health risks during handling and processing.

They possess environmental advantages including decreased respiratory and dermal irritation, improved energy consumption, less wear and abrasion on tools, and minimal health hazards. Natural fiber composites (NFCs) have been developed for use in automotive, marine, sports gear, construction, and aerospace markets.

The use of natural fibers is growing as environmentally friendly replacement materials for packaging applications. In June 2022, Carlsberg launched a trial of recyclable fibre beer bottles composed of a wood-based fibre shell and a plant-based polyethylene furanoate (PEF) polymer lining. Absolut Company has partnered with a new start-up to develop a natural-fiber based closure cap for spirit bottles. BMW is utilizing natural fibers from BComp in the BMW M4 GT4 racing car.

Report contents include:

Market drivers for natural fibers.
Market trends.
Global revenues for natural fibers 2022-2032, by fiber types, market and region.
Technology challenges.
Analysis of types of natural fibers including plant-derived fibers, cultivated animal fibers cell fibers, microbe-derived fibers.
Markets for natural fibers, including composites, aerospace, automotive, construction & building, sports & leisure, textiles, consumer products and packaging.
Profiles of 190 natural fiber companies. Companies profiled include Algaeing, Ananas Anam, BASF, Bast Fiber Technologies Inc., Blue Ocean Closures, Coastgrass ApS, Kelheim Fibres GmbH, BComp, Circular Systems, Evrnu, Natural Fiber Welding, Icytos and many more.

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 20

1.1 What are natural fibers? 20
1.2 Benefits of natural fibers over synthetic 24
1.3 Markets and applications for natural fibers 24
1.4 Recent commercial activity in natural fibers 26
1.5 Market drivers for natural fibers 30
1.6 Challenges 32

2 NATURAL FIBER TYPES 33

2.1 Manufacturing method, matrix materials and applications of natural fibers 34
2.2 Advantages of natural fibers 36
2.3 Plants (cellulose, lignocellulose) 37
- 2.3.1 Seed fibers 37
  - 2.3.1.1 Cotton 37
  - 2.3.1.2 Kapok 38
  - 2.3.1.3 Luffa 39
- 2.3.2 Bast fibers 41
  - 2.3.2.1 Jute 41
  - 2.3.2.2 Hemp 43
  - 2.3.2.3 Flax 44
  - 2.3.2.4 Ramie 46
  - 2.3.2.5 Kenaf 47
- 2.3.3 Leaf fibers 49
  - 2.3.3.1 Sisal 49
  - 2.3.3.2 Abaca 50
- 2.3.4 Fruit fibers 52
  - 2.3.4.1 Coir 52
  - 2.3.4.2 Banana 53
  - 2.3.4.3 Pineapple 55
- 2.3.5 Stalk fibers from agricultural residues 57
  - 2.3.5.1 Rice fiber 57
  - 2.3.5.2 Corn 57
- 2.3.6 Cane, grasses and reed 58
  - 2.3.6.1 Switch grass 58
  - 2.3.6.2 Sugarcane (agricultural residues) 59
  - 2.3.6.3 Bamboo 60
  - 2.3.6.4 Fresh grass (green biorefinery) 61
- 2.3.7 Modified natural polymers 61
  - 2.3.7.1 Mycelium 61
  - 2.3.7.2 Chitosan 64
  - 2.3.7.3 Alginate 64
2.4 Animal (fibrous protein) 66
- 2.4.1 Wool 66
  - 2.4.1.1 Plant-derived wool 67
  - 2.4.1.2 Microbe-derived wool 68
  - 2.4.1.3 Cultivated animal cell wool 68
  - 2.4.1.4 Producers 69
- 2.4.2 Silk fiber 69
  - 2.4.2.1 Plant-derived silk 70
  - 2.4.2.2 Microbe-derived silk 71
  - 2.4.2.3 Producers 71
- 2.4.3 Leather 73
  - 2.4.3.1 Plant-derived leather 73
  - 2.4.3.2 Mycelium leather 73
  - 2.4.3.3 Microbe-derived leather 74
  - 2.4.3.4 Cultivated animal cell leather 75
  - 2.4.3.5 Producers 76
- 2.4.4 Fur 78
  - 2.4.4.1 Plant-derived fur 78
  - 2.4.4.2 Cultivated animal cell fur 78
  - 2.4.4.3 Producers 79
- 2.4.5 Down 80
  - 2.4.5.1 Plant-derived down 81
  - 2.4.5.2 Microbe-derived down 81
  - 2.4.5.3 Producers 83
2.5 Polysaccharides 84
- 2.5.1 Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) 84
  - 2.5.1.1 Market analysis 84
  - 2.5.1.2 Producers 85
- 2.5.2 Cellulose nanocrystals 85
  - 2.5.2.1 Market analysis 85
  - 2.5.2.2 Producers 86
- 2.5.3 Cellulose nanofibers 87
  - 2.5.3.1 Market analysis 87
  - 2.5.3.2 Producers 89

3 MARKETS FOR NATURAL FIBERS 90

3.1 Composites 90
- 3.1.1 Applications 90
- 3.1.2 Natural fiber injection moulding compounds 92
  - 3.1.2.1 Properties 92
  - 3.1.2.2 Applications 93
- 3.1.3 Non-woven natural fiber mat composites 93
  - 3.1.3.1 Automotive 93
  - 3.1.3.2 Applications 94
- 3.1.4 Aligned natural fiber-reinforced composites 94
- 3.1.5 Natural fiber biobased polymer compounds 95
- 3.1.6 Natural fiber biobased polymer non-woven mats 95
  - 3.1.6.1 Flax 95
  - 3.1.6.2 Kenaf 96
- 3.1.7 Natural fiber thermoset bioresin composites 96
3.2 Aerospace 97
- 3.2.1 Market overview 97
3.3 Automotive 98
- 3.3.1 Market overview 98
- 3.3.2 Applications of natural fibers 102
3.4 Building/construction 103
- 3.4.1 Market overview 103
- 3.4.2 Applications of natural fibers 103
3.5 Sports and leisure 105
- 3.5.1 Market overview 105
3.6 Textiles 106
- 3.6.1 Market overview 106
- 3.6.2 Consumer apparel 108
- 3.6.3 Geotextiles 108
3.7 Packaging 110
- 3.7.1 Market overview 110

4 GLOBAL NATURAL FIBERS MARKET 112

4.1 Overall global fibers market 112
4.2 Plant-based fiber production 114
4.3 Animal-based natural fiber production 115

5 NATURAL FIBER PRODUCERS AND PRODUCT DEVELOPER PROFILES 116 (190 company profiles)

6 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 311

7 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 312

8 REFERENCES 312

TABLES

Table 1. Types of natural fibers. 21
Table 2. Markets and applications for natural fibers. 24
Table 3. Investments in natural fiber companies 2020-2022. 29
Table 4. Market drivers for natural fibers. 30
Table 5. Application, manufacturing method, and matrix materials of natural fibers. 34
Table 6. Typical properties of natural fibers. 36
Table 7. Overview of cotton fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications. 37
Table 8. Overview of kapok fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications. 38
Table 9. Overview of luffa fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications. 39
Table 10. Overview of jute fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications. 41
Table 11. Overview of hemp fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications. 43
Table 12. Overview of flax fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications. 44
Table 13. Overview of ramie fibers- description, properties, drawbacks and applications. 46
Table 14. Overview of kenaf fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications. 47
Table 15. Overview of sisal fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications. 49
Table 16. Overview of abaca fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications. 50
Table 17. Overview of coir fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications. 52
Table 18. Overview of banana fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications. 53
Table 19. Overview of pineapple fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications. 55
Table 20. Overview of rice fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications. 57
Table 21. Overview of corn fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications. 57
Table 22. Overview of switch grass fibers-description, properties and applications. 58
Table 23. Overview of sugarcane fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and application and market size. 59
Table 24. Overview of bamboo fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications. 60
Table 25. Overview of mycelium fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications. 63
Table 26. Overview of chitosan fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications. 64
Table 27. Overview of alginate-description, properties, application and market size. 64
Table 28. Overview of wool fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications. 66
Table 29. Alternative wool materials producers. 69
Table 30. Overview of silk fibers-description, properties, application and market size. 69
Table 31. Alternative silk materials producers. 71
Table 32. Alternative leather materials producers. 76
Table 33. Alternative fur materials producers. 79
Table 34. Alternative down materials producers. 83
Table 35. Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) market analysis. 84
Table 36. Leading MFC producers and capacities. 85
Table 37. Cellulose nanocrystals analysis. 85
Table 38. Cellulose nanocrystal production capacities and production process, by producer. 86
Table 39. Cellulose nanofibers market analysis. 87
Table 40. CNF production capacities and production process, by producer, in metric tons. 89
Table 41. Applications of natural fiber composites. 90
Table 42. Typical properties of short natural fiber-thermoplastic composites. 92
Table 43. Properties of non-woven natural fiber mat composites. 94
Table 44. Properties of aligned natural fiber composites. 94
Table 45. Properties of natural fiber-bio-based polymer compounds. 95
Table 46. Properties of natural fiber-bio-based polymer non-woven mats. 96
Table 47. Natural fibers in the aerospace sector-market drivers, applications and challenges for NF use. 97
Table 48. Natural fiber-reinforced polymer composite in the automotive market. 99
Table 49. Natural fibers in the aerospace sector- market drivers, applications and challenges for NF use. 100
Table 50. Applications of natural fibers in the automotive industry. 102
Table 51. Natural fibers in the building/construction sector- market drivers, applications and challenges for NF use. 103
Table 52. Applications of natural fibers in the building/construction sector. 103
Table 53. Natural fibers in the sports and leisure sector-market drivers, applications and challenges for NF use. 105
Table 54. Natural fibers in the textiles sector-market drivers, applications and challenges for NF use. 106
Table 55. Natural fibers in the packaging sector-market drivers, applications and challenges for NF use. 110
Table 56. Granbio Nanocellulose Processes. 199
Table 57. Oji Holdings CNF products. 255

FIGURES

Figure 1. Carlsberg natural fiber beer bottle. 27
Figure 2. Natural fiber composites in the BMW M4 GT4 racing car. 28
Figure 3. Absolut natural based fiber bottle cap. 29
Figure 4. Types of natural fibers. 34
Figure 5. Cotton production volume 2018-2032 (Million MT). 38
Figure 6. Kapok production volume 2018-2032 (MT). 39
Figure 7. Luffa cylindrica fiber. 40
Figure 8. Jute production volume 2018-2032 (Million MT). 42
Figure 9. Hemp fiber production volume 2018-2032 (Million MT). 44
Figure 10. Flax fiber production volume 2018-2032 (MT). 46
Figure 11. Ramie fiber production volume 2018-2032 (MT). 47
Figure 12. Kenaf fiber production volume 2018-2032 (MT). 48
Figure 13. Sisal fiber production volume 2018-2032 (MT). 50
Figure 14. Abaca fiber production volume 2018-2032 (MT). 51
Figure 15. Coir fiber production volume 2018-2032 (MILLION MT). 53
Figure 16. Banana fiber production volume 2018-2032 (MT). 54
Figure 17. Pineapple fiber. 56
Figure 18. A bag made with pineapple biomaterial from the H&M Conscious Collection 2019. 56
Figure 19. Bamboo fiber production volume 2018-2032 (MILLION MT). 61
Figure 20. Typical structure of mycelium-based foam. 62
Figure 21. Commercial mycelium composite construction materials. 63
Figure 22. BLOOM masterbatch from Algix. 65
Figure 23. Hemp fibers combined with PP in car door panel. 96
Figure 24. Car door produced from Hemp fiber. 98
Figure 25. Mercedes-Benz components containing natural fibers. 99
Figure 26. AlgiKicks sneaker, made with the Algiknit biopolymer gel. 108
Figure 27. Coir mats for erosion control. 109
Figure 28. Global fiber production in 2019, by fiber type, million MT and %. 112
Figure 29. Global fiber production (million MT) to 2020-2032. 113
Figure 30. Plant-based fiber production 2018-2032, by fiber type, MT. 115
Figure 31. Animal based fiber production 2018-2032, by fiber type, million MT. 115
Figure 32. Pluumo. 119
Figure 33. Algiknit yarn. 123
Figure 34. Amadou leather shoes. 124
Figure 35. Anpoly cellulose nanofiber hydrogel. 127
Figure 36. MEDICELLU™. 127
Figure 37. Asahi Kasei CNF fabric sheet. 129
Figure 38. Properties of Asahi Kasei cellulose nanofiber nonwoven fabric. 129
Figure 39. CNF nonwoven fabric. 130
Figure 40. Roof frame made of natural fiber. 133
Figure 41. Natural fibres racing seat. 136
Figure 42. Beyond Leather Materials product. 138
Figure 43. Fiber-based screw cap. 147
Figure 44. Cellugy materials. 155
Figure 45. nanoforest-S. 159
Figure 46. nanoforest-PDP. 160
Figure 47. nanoforest-MB. 160
Figure 48. CuanSave film. 164
Figure 49. Celish. 165
Figure 50. Trunk lid incorporating CNF. 166
Figure 51. ELLEX products. 168
Figure 52. CNF-reinforced PP compounds. 169
Figure 53. Kirekira! toilet wipes. 169
Figure 54. Color CNF. 170
Figure 55. Rheocrysta spray. 174
Figure 56. DKS CNF products. 174
Figure 57. Mushroom leather. 178
Figure 58. CNF based on citrus peel. 180
Figure 59. Citrus cellulose nanofiber. 180
Figure 60. Filler Bank CNC products. 185
Figure 61. Fibers on kapok tree and after processing. 188
Figure 62. Cellulose Nanofiber (CNF) composite with polyethylene (PE). 193
Figure 63. CNF products from Furukawa Electric. 195
Figure 64. Cutlery samples (spoon, knife, fork) made of nano cellulose and biodegradable plastic composite materials. 201
Figure 65. Non-aqueous CNF dispersion "Senaf" (Photo shows 5% of plasticizer). 202
Figure 66. CNF gel. 207
Figure 67. Block nanocellulose material. 208
Figure 68. CNF products developed by Hokuetsu. 208
Figure 69. Marine leather products. 209
Figure 70. Dual Graft System. 214
Figure 71. Engine cover utilizing Kao CNF composite resins. 214
Figure 72. Acrylic resin blended with modified CNF (fluid) and its molded product (transparent film), and image obtained with AFM (CNF 10wt% blended). 215
Figure 73. Kami Shoji CNF products. 216
Figure 74. 0.3% aqueous dispersion of sulfated esterified CNF and dried transparent film (front side). 218
Figure 75. BioFlex process. 224
Figure 76. Chitin nanofiber product. 228
Figure 77. Marusumi Paper cellulose nanofiber products. 230
Figure 78. FibriMa cellulose nanofiber powder. 231
Figure 79. Cellulomix production process. 233
Figure 80. Nanobase versus conventional products. 233
Figure 81. MOGU-Wave panels. 237
Figure 82. CNF slurries. 238
Figure 83. Range of CNF products. 238
Figure 84. Reishi. 241
Figure 85. Nippon Paper Industries’ adult diapers. 248
Figure 86. Leather made from leaves. 249
Figure 87. Nike shoe with beLEAF™. 250
Figure 88. CNF clear sheets. 255
Figure 89. Oji Holdings CNF polycarbonate product. 257
Figure 90. XCNF. 267
Figure 91. CNF insulation flat plates. 270
Figure 92. Manufacturing process for STARCEL. 274
Figure 93. Lyocell process. 277
Figure 94. North Face Spiber Moon Parka. 280
Figure 95. Spider silk production. 281
Figure 96. 2 wt.％ CNF suspension. 286
Figure 97. BiNFi-s Dry Powder. 286
Figure 98. BiNFi-s Dry Powder and Propylene (PP) Complex Pellet. 287
Figure 99. Silk nanofiber (right) and cocoon of raw material. 287
Figure 100. Sulapac cosmetics containers. 289
Figure 101. Comparison of weight reduction effect using CNF. 294
Figure 102. CNF resin products. 296
Figure 103. Vegea production process. 299
Figure 104. HefCel-coated wood (left) and untreated wood (right) after 30 seconds flame test. 304
Figure 105. Bio-based barrier bags prepared from Tempo-CNF coated bio-HDPE film. 305
Figure 106. Worn Again products. 307
Figure 107. Zelfo Technology GmbH CNF production process. 309

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August 2022 | 315 pages, 107 figures, 57 tables | Download Table of contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 20

2 NATURAL FIBER TYPES 33

3 MARKETS FOR NATURAL FIBERS 90

4 GLOBAL NATURAL FIBERS MARKET 112

5 NATURAL FIBER PRODUCERS AND PRODUCT DEVELOPER PROFILES 116 (190 company profiles)

6 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 311

7 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 312

8 REFERENCES 312

TABLES

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