Lyocell Fiber Market Report 2026

The lyocell fiber market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.57 billion in 2025 to $1.72 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising consumer preference for eco-friendly textiles, expansion of apparel manufacturing, increasing use of cellulosic fibers, improvements in fiber production technology, availability of certified wood pulp sources.

The lyocell fiber market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.45 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable fashion materials, rising adoption of lyocell in technical textiles, expansion of hygiene and medical textile applications, growing investments in circular textile production, innovation in fiber blending technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include growing use of sustainable and biodegradable fibers, rising demand for lyocell in apparel applications, expansion of blended lyocell textile products, increased adoption in medical and hygiene products, enhanced focus on closed-loop manufacturing processes.

The growing demand for textiles and apparel is expected to drive the growth of the lyocell fiber market in the coming years. Textiles and apparel refer to the broad sector that includes the production, design, and distribution of fabrics, clothing, and accessories for personal, commercial, or industrial use. The rising demand in this sector is driven by increasing consumer preference for high-quality, durable, and innovative fabrics, as consumers seek comfortable, long-lasting, and stylish clothing with improved performance and sustainability. Lyocell fiber enhances textile and apparel products by providing soft, breathable, and durable fabrics, making it ideal for clothing, home textiles, and activewear. It improves comfort and moisture regulation while supporting sustainability through eco-friendly manufacturing processes. For instance, in June 2024, according to the International Trade Administration, a United States-based government agency, textile and apparel imports for the year-to-date period ending in April 2024 reached 30.09 billion square meter equivalents, representing a 9.5% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Therefore, the growing demand for textiles and apparel is fueling the growth of the lyocell fiber market.

Key companies operating in the lyocell fiber market are focusing on developing innovative products such as fiber crimps to enhance fabric texture, durability, and versatility for sustainable textile applications. Fiber crimps refer to the natural or engineered waviness or bends in fibers that increase bulk, elasticity, and air retention, improving fabric softness, resilience, and insulation performance. For instance, in January 2024, Lenzing AG, an Austria-based chemical industry company, introduced advancements in its Tencel Lyocell fibers, focusing on innovation in natural aesthetics and sustainability. The fibers feature a natural, textured appearance inspired by nature, achieved through variations in staple length and a matte finish for an authentic fabric look. They offer sustainability benefits with at least 50% lower water and carbon footprints compared to generic lyocell, while maintaining softness, moisture management, and exceptional durability. The crimped fibers also improve bulk and resilience, expanding design possibilities for premium denim and apparel and meeting growing demand for eco-friendly, high-quality fabrics.

In October 2024, Birla Cellulose Limited, an India-based manufacturing company, partnered with Circ to promote circular economy practices by advancing the use of recycled and sustainably sourced fibers in textile production. This collaboration aims to accelerate textile recycling by purchasing Circ’s recycled pulp to produce lyocell fiber, thereby increasing access to sustainable recycled materials and supporting circular economy initiatives within the textile industry. Circ is a United States-based textile-to-textile recycling company that provides lyocell fiber.

Major companies operating in the lyocell fiber market are Lenzing AG, Aditya Birla Group, Sateri, Acelon Chemicals & Fiber Corporation, Smartfiber AG, Qingdao Textiles Group Fiber Technology Co Ltd, Baoding Swan Fiber Co Ltd, Great Duksan, Zhejiang Yibin Grace Group Co Ltd, Tangshan Sanyou Group Xingda Chemical Fibre Co Ltd, Shandong Yingli Industrial Co Ltd, Nien Foun Fiber Co Ltd, Acegreen Eco‑Material Technology Co Ltd, Chonbang Co Ltd, Hubang Lyocell, Grecell, Hi‑Tech Fiber Group Corporation, Chengdu Huaming Cellulose Co Ltd, Xinxiang Bailu Chemical Fiber Co Ltd, Shandong Silver Hawk Chemical Fibre Co Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the lyocell fiber market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the lyocell fiber market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the lyocell fiber market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The lyocell fiber market consists of sales of fashion accessories, luxury fabrics, yarns, and finished textile products. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values; that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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