Asia-Pacific Technical Textile Market Size, Share, and Trends Analysis Report – Industry Overview and Forecast to 2032

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Asia-Pacific Technical Textile Market Size, Share, and Trends Analysis Report – Industry Overview and Forecast to 2032

  • Chemical and Materials
  • Oct 2021
  • Asia-Pacific
  • 350 Pages
  • No of Tables: 220
  • No of Figures: 60
  • Author : Varun Juyal

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Asia Pacific Technical Textile Market

Market Size in USD Million

CAGR :  % Diagram

Bar chart comparing the Asia Pacific Technical Textile Market size in 2024 - 118957.70 and 2032 - 254342.70, highlighting the projected market growth. USD 118,957.70 Million USD 254,342.70 Million 2024 2032
Diagram Forecast Period
2025 –2032
Diagram Market Size (Base Year)
USD 118,957.70 Million
Diagram Market Size (Forecast Year)
USD 254,342.70 Million
Diagram CAGR
%
Diagram Major Markets Players
  • Koninklijke Ten Cate bv
  • Lenzing
  • Plastics Low & Bonar
  • Mitsui Chemicals
  • Alexium International

Asia-Pacific Technical Textile Market Segmentation, By Material (Natural Fiber, Synthetic Polymer, Mineral, Regenerated Fiber, Others), Technology (Spinning, Weaving, Knitting, Finishing, Nanotechnology, Others), Process (Knitted, Non-Woven, Woven, Others), Application (MobilTech, InduTech, SportTech, BuildTech, HomeTech, ClothTech, MediTech, AgroTech, ProTech, PackTech, OekoTech, GeoTech)- Industry Trends and Forecast to 2032

Technical Textile Market Z

Technical Textile Market Size

  • The Asia-Pacific Technical Textile Market size was valued at USD 118,957.7 Million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 254,342.7 Million by 2032, at a CAGR of7.8% during the forecast period
  • This growth is driven by factors such as high demand of fuel-efficient and lightweight transportation vehicles across the globe

Technical Textile Market Analysis

  • Technical Textiles are materials and products primarily manufactured for their technical performance and functional properties rather than aesthetic or decorative characteristics. These textiles are used across various industries including automotive, healthcare, construction, agriculture, and defense. They are engineered with specific functionalities such as high strength, durability, resistance to heat and chemicals, and improved safety and efficiency
  • The demand for Technical Textiles in the Asia-Pacific region is significantly driven by rapid industrialization, growing infrastructure projects, rising healthcare expenditure, and increased demand from sectors such as automotive and agriculture. Additionally, government initiatives promoting the use of high-performance materials and rising awareness about product efficiency and safety are further propelling market growth
  • China is expected to dominate the Asia-Pacific Technical Textile market due to its strong manufacturing base, vast textile production capabilities, and significant investments in R&D and automation. The country is a global hub for textile exports and has witnessed rapid growth in sectors such as construction, automotive, and healthcare, which extensively use technical textiles
  • India is expected to be the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific Technical Textile segment during the forecast period. This growth is driven by government schemes such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for technical textiles, increasing domestic manufacturing, and rising demand from the agriculture, defense, and medical sectors. Growing awareness and application development in geotextiles, agro-textiles, and protective textiles are further boosting India's growth trajectory
  • The spinning segment is expected to dominate the Asia-Pacific Technical Textile market with a market share of 38.25% in 2025, due to its extensive application in hygiene products, medical textiles, filtration, and automotive components. The segment's growth is fueled by rising demand for disposable medical products, increasing hygiene awareness, and technological advancements in nonwoven production processes

Report Scope and Technical Textile Market Segmentation    

Attributes

Technical Textile Key Market Insights

Segments Covered

  • By Material: Natural Fiber, Synthetic Polymer, Mineral, Regenerated Fiber, Others
  • By Technology: Spinning, Weaving, Knitting, Finishing, Nanotechnology, Others
  • By Process: Knitted, Non-Woven, Woven, Others
  • By Application: MobilTech, InduTech, SportTech, BuildTech, HomeTech, ClothTech, MediTech, AgroTech, ProTech, PackTech, OekoTech, GeoTech

Countries Covered

Asia-Pacific

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Singapore
  • Malaysia
  • Australia
  • Thailand
  • Indonesia
  • Philippines
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific  

Key Market Players

  • Archer Daniels Midland Company (U.S.)
  • Ingredion Incorporated (U.S.)
  • The Scoular Company (U.S.)
  • Toray Industries Inc. (Japan)
  • Teijin Limited (Japan)
  • Asahi Kasei Corporation (Japan)
  • Low & Bonar PLC (Singapore)
  • SRF Limited (India)
  • Freudenberg Group (Germany)
  • Koninklijke Ten Cate bv (Netherlands)
  • Lenzing (Austria)
  • Plastics Low & Bonar (United Kingdom)
  • Mitsui Chemicals (Japan)
  • Alexium International (United States)

Market Opportunities

  • Expansion of various end use industries
  • Awareness regarding environmentally-friendly fabrics, sand high use in the healthcare and automotive sector

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In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include import export analysis, production capacity overview, production consumption analysis, price trend analysis, climate change scenario, supply chain analysis, value chain analysis, raw material/consumables overview, vendor selection criteria, PESTLE Analysis, Porter Analysis, and regulatory framework.

Technical Textile Market Trends

Technological Advancements and Diversification Across End-Use Industries”

  • One of the prominent trends in the Asia-Pacific Technical Textile Market is the increasing adoption of advanced materials and manufacturing technologies, enabling the production of high-performance textiles tailored to specific industry needs
  • Manufacturers are focusing on innovations such as smart textiles, nanotechnology-enhanced fabrics, and sustainable fiber alternatives to meet growing demand from sectors including healthcare, automotive, construction, and defense 
    • For instance, smart medical textiles with embedded sensors are being developed for patient monitoring in hospitals and home care settings across countries like Japan and South Korea
  • Additionally, the diversification of applications—from geotextiles in infrastructure projects to agro-textiles for crop yield optimization—is fueling demand across both developed and emerging economies in the region.

Technical Textile Market Dynamics

Driver

“Government Support and Rising Industrial Applications”

  • The growth of the Asia-Pacific Technical Textile market is largely driven by supportive government policies and the increasing integration of technical textiles into industrial sectors
  • Governments in countries like India and China are actively promoting the use of technical textiles through initiatives such as subsidies, skill development programs, and research funding
  • Growing demand for high-performance, durable, and safety-enhancing materials in automotive, construction, and healthcare industries is accelerating adoption

For instance,

  • India's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for technical textiles aims to enhance domestic production and exports by offering financial incentives to manufacturers 
  • As industrial sectors expand and prioritize efficiency and safety, technical textiles are becoming indispensable for structural reinforcement, insulation, filtration, and protective applications.

Opportunity

“Rising Demand for Sustainable and Functional Materials”

  • One of the key opportunities in the Asia-Pacific Technical Textile Market lies in the development of eco-friendly and high-performance materials that align with global sustainability goals
  • Increasing awareness of environmental impact and regulatory pressure on waste and emissions are prompting industries to adopt recyclable and biodegradable textile solutions
  • Technical textiles made from bio-based or recycled fibers are gaining traction in markets such as construction, packaging, and automotive

For instance,

  • Several Japanese manufacturers are investing in the development of biodegradable geotextiles and composites for use in eco-friendly construction. 
  • This shift opens avenues for regional manufacturers to innovate and capture market share by offering sustainable alternatives with added functional benefits such as flame resistance, thermal insulation, or antimicrobial properties.

Restraint/Challenge

“High Production Costs and Limited Skilled Workforce”

  • Despite strong market potential, the Asia-Pacific Technical Textile market faces challenges related to high production and equipment costs, which can hinder entry for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
  • The need for specialized machinery, advanced raw materials, and quality control standards contributes to higher operational expenses
  • Additionally, the region faces a shortage of skilled labor trained in technical textile manufacturing processes, including weaving, coating, and lamination

For instance,

  • In emerging markets like Southeast Asia, lack of training facilities and technical expertise delays the scale-up of high-value textile production 
  • These factors can limit capacity expansion, slow innovation, and impact the overall competitiveness of the technical textile industry in Asia-Pacific.

Technical Textile Market Scope

The market is segmented on the basis of material, technology, process and application.

Segmentation

Sub-Segmentation

By Material

  • Natural Fiber
  • Synthetic Polymer
  • Mineral
  • Regenerated Fiber
  • Others

By Technology

  • Spinning
  • Weaving
  • Knitting
  • Finishing
  • Nanotechnology
  • Others

By Process

  • Knitted
  • Non-Woven
  • Woven
  • Others

By Application

  • MobilTech
  • InduTech
  • SportTech
  • BuildTech
  • HomeTech
  • ClothTech
  • MediTech
  • AgroTech
  • ProTech
  • PackTech
  • OekoTech
  • GeoTech

In 2025, the nonwoven segment is projected to dominate the market with the largest share in the process segment.

The nonwoven segment is expected to dominate the Asia-Pacific Technical Textile market with the largest share of 36.9% in 2025, driven by its widespread applications across hygiene, medical, filtration, automotive, and construction sectors. The segment benefits from increasing demand for disposable medical products, growth in population hygiene awareness, and government investments in healthcare infrastructure. Moreover, innovations in spunbond and meltblown technologies are enabling cost-effective and high-performance solutions tailored to regional needs.

The natural fiber is expected to account for the largest share during the forecast period in material market

In 2025, the natural fiber segment is expected to dominate the market with the largest market share of 51.31% due to its eco-friendly characteristics, biodegradability, and increasing consumer and industrial preference for sustainable alternatives to synthetic materials. The rising environmental concerns and government regulations promoting green materials have accelerated the adoption of natural fibers in technical textile applications such as geotextiles, automotive interiors, and building insulation.

Technical Textile Market Regional Analysis

“Japan Holds the Largest Share in the Technical Textile Market”

  • Japan is expected to lead the Asia-Pacific Technical Textile market with a substantial share of 29.47% in 2025, attributed to its strong legacy in precision manufacturing, high-quality textile production, and rapid adoption of advanced materials across healthcare, automotive, and electronics industries
  • The country’s focus on innovation, sustainability, and functional performance has positioned it as a leader in technical textiles such as medical textiles, protective clothing, and smart textiles
  • Japan's aging population is also driving demand for advanced medical and hygiene textiles, while its highly developed automotive and construction sectors increasingly rely on high-performance geotextiles and composites
  • Continuous R&D investments, coupled with strong domestic demand and support from organizations like the Japan Technical Textiles Association, are propelling market growth

“China is Projected to Register the Highest CAGR in the Technical Textile Market”

  • The China is expected to record the fastest growth during the forecast period, driven by Japan is expected to lead the Asia-Pacific Technical Textile market with a substantial share of 29.47% in 2025, attributed to its strong legacy in precision manufacturing, high-quality textile production, and rapid adoption of advanced materials across healthcare, automotive, and electronics industries
  • The country’s focus on innovation, sustainability, and functional performance has positioned it as a leader in technical textiles such as medical textiles, protective clothing, and smart textiles
  • Japan's aging population is also driving demand for advanced medical and hygiene textiles, while its highly developed automotive and construction sectors increasingly rely on high-performance geotextiles and composites
  • Continuous R&D investments, coupled with strong domestic demand and support from organizations like the Japan Technical Textiles Association, are propelling market growth

Technical Textile Market Share

The market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to market.

The Major Market Leaders Operating in the Market Are:

  • Archer Daniels Midland Company (U.S.)
  • Ingredion Incorporated (U.S.)
  • The Scoular Company (U.S.)
  • Toray Industries Inc. (Japan)
  • Teijin Limited (Japan)
  • Asahi Kasei Corporation (Japan)
  • Low & Bonar PLC (Singapore)
  • SRF Limited (India)
  • Freudenberg Group (Germany)
  • Koninklijke Ten Cate bv (Netherlands)
  • Lenzing (Austria)
  • Plastics Low & Bonar (United Kingdom)
  • Mitsui Chemicals (Japan)
  • Alexium International (United States)

Latest Developments in Asia-Pacific Technical Textile Market

  • In September 2024, Ingredion Incorporated launched FIBERTEX® CF 500 and CF 100, a new range of clean-label citrus fibers in the Asia-Pacific region. These ingredients are designed to improve texture, water-holding capacity, and viscosity in gluten-free and plant-based food applications. The launch supports the company’s strategy to address rising demand for natural and upcycled ingredients in bakery, dairy alternatives, and meat substitutes
  • In July 2024, AGT Food and Ingredients opened a new pulse-based extrusion facility in Minot, North Dakota. Although based in the U.S., the plant supplies pulse-derived gluten-free pasta and textured products to the Asia-Pacific market through AGT’s extensive international distribution network, particularly targeting countries like India and China
  • In January 2025, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) invested over $2.3 million in 19 research projects focused on developing innovative uses for pulse-based ingredients such as pea and lentil flours. These projects aim to enhance product quality and application potential in beverages, bakery, and fortified foods, providing valuable insights for food companies in the Asia-Pacific region
  • In September 2024, Ingredion Incorporated launched FIBERTEX® CF 500 and CF 100, a new range of clean-label citrus fibers in the Asia-Pacific region. These ingredients are designed to improve texture, water-holding capacity, and viscosity in gluten-free and plant-based food applications. The launch supports the company’s strategy to address rising demand for natural and upcycled ingredients in bakery, dairy alternatives, and meat substitutes
  • In July 2024, AGT Food and Ingredients opened a new pulse-based extrusion facility in Minot, North Dakota. Although based in the U.S., the plant supplies pulse-derived gluten-free pasta and textured products to the Asia-Pacific market through AGT’s extensive international distribution network, particularly targeting countries like India and China


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Frequently Asked Questions

The Asia-Pacific Technical Textile Market size was valued at USD 118,957.7 Million in 2024.
The Asia-Pacific Technical Textile Market is to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2032.
The Technical Textile market is segmented into four notable segments based on material, technology, process and application. On the basis of material, the technical textile market is segmented into natural fiber, synthetic polymer, mineral, regenerated fiber and others. Natuiral Fiber is further segmented into cotton, wool and others. Synthetic polymer is further segmented into Polyethersulfone (PES), Polyamide (PA), Polyacrylonitrile (PAN), Polypropylene (PP), Polyester and Others. Mineral is further segmented into asbestos, glass, ceramic fiber, metal, regenerated fiber, rayon, acetate and others. On the basis of technology, the technical textile market is segmented into spinning, weaving, knitting, finishing, nanotechnology and others. On the basis of process, the technical textile market is segmented into knitted, non-woven, woven, and others. On the basis of application, the technical textile market is segmented into MobilTech, InduTech, SportTech, BuildTech, HomeTech, ClothTech, MediTech, AgroTech, ProTech, PackTech, OekoTech, and GeoTech.
Companies like Koninklijke Ten Cate bv (Netherlands), Lenzing (Austria), Plastics Low & Bonar (United Kingdom), Mitsui Chemicals (Japan), Alexium International (United States) are the major companies in the Technical Textile market.
In February 2025: Toray Industries Inc. launched an advanced high-performance nonwoven fabric for protective apparel and industrial filtration in Asia-Pacific markets.In January 2025: SRF Limited introduced a new range of coated technical textiles for automotive and industrial applications in Southeast Asia.
The countries covered in the Technical Textile market are China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, rest of Asia-Pacific.
Key trends include the Increasing adoption of smart textiles and wearable technology and Growing investments in nonwoven medical textiles.
The major factors driving the growth of the Technical Textile market are Expansion of industries such as automotive, healthcare, and construction and Rising demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) post-COVID.
The primary challenges include High production costs for specialty fibers and Lack of standardization and regulatory frameworks across different countries.
The natural fiber segment is expected to dominate the Asia-Pacific Technical Textile Market holding a major market share in 2025, due to rising environmental awareness and increasing demand for biodegradable and sustainable materials in various applications.
Japan is expected to dominate the Asia-Pacific Technical Textile Market, particularly in the North America region. This dominance is attributed to due to its technological advancements, strong manufacturing base, and high investments in R&D for smart and functional textiles.
China is projected to witness the highest CAGR in the Asia-Pacific Technical Textile Market, driven by strong demand across automotive, industrial, and healthcare segments.

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