The India cellulose fibers market size reached USD 1.1 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 2.1 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by rising demand for sustainable textiles, government initiatives promoting eco-friendly fiber production, substantial investments in recycling technologies, and the growing adoption of cellulose-based fibers in apparel and industrial applications, supported by consumer preference for biodegradable materials and stricter environmental regulations in the textile sector.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 1.1 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 2.1 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 7.1% |
Rising Demand from the Textile Industry
The Indian textile industry has been a major consumer of cellulose fibers, specifically because of their versatility and comfort. Cellulose fibers from natural sources like wood pulp and cotton linters are widely utilized in the production of fabrics, such as rayon, viscose, and modal. These types of fabrics are well known for their softness, breathability, and biodegradability, which is why they are very much in demand in domestic and foreign markets. India's textile industry has seen tremendous improvement over the last few years. As per the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) for 2021-22, industrial production upsurged by over 35% compared to the earlier year, reflecting a strong growth in manufacturing activities, including textiles. This strengthening of production aligns with the higher consumption of raw materials such as cellulose fibers. In addition, the government's goal of reaching USD 100 Billion in textile and apparel exports by 2029-30 reflects the industry's path. The man-made fiber textiles industry is likely to account for approximately USD 12 Billion towards this goal, pointing toward the escalating demand for fibers like viscose and rayon. The performance of cellulose and its chemical derivatives as exports also showcases this trend. India exported cellulose and chemical derivatives worth USD 114.92 Million in 2021, up by more than 31% from 2020. The USA was the largest market for these exports, showing robust demand from overseas markets.
Emphasis on Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Materials
As the world focuses on sustainability, there is a boosting demand for green materials across industries. Cellulose fibers, being renewable and biodegradable, fit the bill perfectly when it comes to this sustainability culture. This has resulted in their increased use in industries like textiles, packaging, and personal care products. The efforts of the Indian government to encourage sustainable practices have also contributed to this trend. Technical textiles, covering products containing cellulose fibers, have been a focus area for expansion. During the financial year 2021-22, India's technical textiles market value was USD 22.5 Billion, of which exports crossed USD 2.85 Billion. Technical textiles penetration in India was 10-12% during the said period, reflecting tremendous scope for expansion. The government's emphasis on research and development, innovation, and a strong policy framework has provided a positive climate for the use of sustainable materials such as cellulose fibers. The thrust towards minimizing carbon footprints and encouraging biodegradable products has prompted manufacturers to include cellulose fibers in their product offerings to meet the changing consumer demand for green products. Additionally, the global trend towards the minimization of plastic use has created new opportunities for cellulose fibers in packaging and other non-textile industries. This change is consistent with India's push towards environmental sustainability and offers chances for the cellulose fibers market to diversify and grow.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region/country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on fiber type, and application.
Fiber Type Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the fiber type. This includes natural cellulose fibers (cotton fibers, jute fibers, wood fibers, and others) and man-made cellulose fibers (viscose fibers, lyocell fibers, modal fibers, and others).
Application Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes apparels, home textiles, medical and hygiene, and others.
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North India, South India, East India, and West India.
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Scope of the Report | Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Fiber Types Covered |
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Applications Covered | Apparels, Home Textiles, Medical and Hygiene, Others |
Regions Covered | North India, South India, East India, West India |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
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