The Global Market for Natural Fibers 2022-2032

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

2.1 Manufacturing method, matrix materials and applications of natural fibers
2.2 Advantages of natural fibers
2.3 Plants (cellulose, lignocellulose)
2.3.1 Seed fibers
2.3.1.1 Cotton
2.3.1.2 Kapok
2.3.1.3 Luffa
2.3.2 Bast fibers
2.3.2.1 Jute
2.3.2.2 Hemp
2.3.2.3 Flax
2.3.2.4 Ramie
2.3.2.5 Kenaf
2.3.3 Leaf fibers
2.3.3.1 Sisal
2.3.3.2 Abaca
2.3.4 Fruit fibers
2.3.4.1 Coir
2.3.4.2 Banana
2.3.4.3 Pineapple
2.3.5 Stalk fibers from agricultural residues
2.3.5.1 Rice fiber
2.3.5.2 Corn
2.3.6 Cane, grasses and reed
2.3.6.1 Switch grass
2.3.6.2 Sugarcane (agricultural residues)
2.3.6.3 Bamboo
2.3.6.4 Fresh grass (green biorefinery)
2.3.7 Modified natural polymers
2.3.7.1 Mycelium
2.3.7.2 Chitosan
2.3.7.3 Alginate
2.4 Animal (fibrous protein)
2.4.1 Wool
2.4.1.1 Plant-derived wool
2.4.1.2 Microbe-derived wool
2.4.1.3 Cultivated animal cell wool
2.4.1.4 Producers
2.4.2 Silk fiber
2.4.2.1 Plant-derived silk
2.4.2.2 Microbe-derived silk
2.4.2.3 Producers
2.4.3 Leather
2.4.3.1 Plant-derived leather
2.4.3.2 Mycelium leather
2.4.3.3 Microbe-derived leather
2.4.3.4 Cultivated animal cell leather
2.4.3.5 Producers
2.4.4 Fur
2.4.4.1 Plant-derived fur
2.4.4.2 Cultivated animal cell fur
2.4.4.3 Producers
2.4.5 Down
2.4.5.1 Plant-derived down
2.4.5.2 Microbe-derived down
2.4.5.3 Producers
2.5 Polysaccharides
2.5.1 Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC)
2.5.1.1 Market analysis
2.5.1.2 Producers
2.5.2 Cellulose nanocrystals
2.5.2.1 Market analysis
2.5.2.2 Producers
2.5.3 Cellulose nanofibers
2.5.3.1 Market analysis
2.5.3.2 Producers

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

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

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

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