Aramid Fiber Industry Overview

The global aramid fiber market size was estimated at USD 4.09 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1% from 2024 to 2030.

Rising product demand from various industries, such as oil & gas, healthcare, and manufacturing, owing to stringent government regulations related to workplace safety is estimated to fuel market growth over the forecast period.

The growth was sluggish owing to a lack of demand from the industrial sector during the COVID-19 crisis. Government-imposed restrictions caused temporary closure across a wide range of industries, which resulted in limiting market growth.

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Aramid fibers are strong synthetic and heat-resistant fibers. Owing to their advantageous properties, these fibers are widely utilized in military and aerospace applications for ballistic-grade body armor fabric. Aramid fiber neither ignites nor melts in normal levels of oxygen owing to its excellent flame & heat resistance. Aramid fibers are used as a substitute for metal wire as well as organic fiber for structural composite applications in ropes for oil rigs in offshore sites, marine and aerospace sectors, automobiles, and bulletproof vests as these possess higher mechanical properties (5% to 10%) with respect to other synthetic fibers.

Aramid fiber industry continues to develop and manufacture synthetic fibers for new technologies and as a replacement for asbestos, carcinogenic, and toxic fiber. Aramid fiber imparts strength and wear resistance to asbestos-free friction materials. It enables the selection of inert fillers based on thermal and wear characteristics with fewer concerns regarding other physical properties of the filler. As a reinforcing fiber, asbestos is strong and can withstand chemical and high-temperature attacks. Furthermore, it is relatively cheaper as compared to several other materials. However, it is a hazardous substance when used for various applications.

Aramid fibers are widely utilized in two types of applications, namely reinforcement in composites like military vehicles, sports goods, & aircraft and fabrics in clothing, such as bulletproof vests or fire protection clothes. Aramid fiber is extensively utilized in various application segments, such as protective gloves, sailcloth, flame & cut resistant clothing, snowboards, helmets, filament wound pressure vessels, body armor, optical fiber cable systems, ropes & cables, reinforcement for tires & rubber goods, tennis strings & hockey sticks, jet engine enclosures, asbestos replacement, and circuit board reinforcement.

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Aramid Fiber Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global aramid fiber market on the basis of on product, application, and region:

Aramid Fibers Product Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • Para-aramid
  • Meta-aramid

Aramid Fibers Application Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • Security & Protection
  • Frictional Materials
  • Rubber Reinforcement
  • Optical Fibers
  • Tire Reinforcement
  • Electrical Insulation
  • Aerospace
  • Others

Aramid Fibers Regional Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • France
    • Italy
    • Russia
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
  • Central & South America
    • Brazil
  • Middle East & Africa

Key Companies profiled:

  • Teijin Ltd.
  • Yantai Tayho Advanced Materials Co.
  • E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DowDuPont)
  • Hyosung Corp.
  • Toray Chemicals South Korea, Inc.
  • Kermel S.A
  • Kolon Industries, Inc.
  • Huvis Corp.
  • China National Bluestar (Group) Co., Ltd.
  • SRO Aramid (Jiangzu) Co., Ltd.

Key Aramid Fiber Company Insights

Key players use strategies, such as joint ventures, technical collaboration, capacity expansion, mergers & acquisitions to gain a stronger market position. In addition, manufacturers are also engaged in developing cost-effective and high-quality production. Yantai Tayho Advanced Materials Co., a manufacturer of aramid fiber operating in China, invested USD 89 million in July 2018 to expand its para-aramid manufacturing facility in China. The strategic initiative adopted by the company helped strengthen its market position in China as well as across the globe.

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