Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing cellulosic (e.g., rayon, acetate) and noncellulosic (e.g., nylon, polyolefin, polyester) fibers and filaments in the form of monofilament, filament yarn, staple, or tow or (2) manufacturing and texturizing cellulosic and noncellulosic fibers and filaments.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 325220 - Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing are:
- Acrylic fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Casein fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Yarn, cellulosic filament, manufacturing
- Fibers and filaments, noncellulosic, manufacturing and texturizing
- Soybean fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Texturizing cellulosic yarn made in the same establishment
- Saran (i.e., polyvinylidene chloride) fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Manmade noncellulosic fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Linear esters fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Polyvinylidene chloride (i.e., saran) fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Vinyl fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Yarn, noncellulosic fiber and filament, manufacturing and texturizing
- Cellulosic fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Throwing noncellulosic yarn made in the same establishment
- Cigarette tow, cellulosic fiber, manufacturing
- Yarn, cellulosic filament, manufacturing and texturizing
- Texturizing noncellulosic yarn made in the same establishment
- Polyvinyl ester fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Rayon fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Regenerated cellulosic fibers manufacturing
- Zein fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Noncellulosic fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Noncellulosic staple fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Cellophane film or sheet manufacturing
- Vinylidene chloride fiber and filament manufacturing
- Nylon fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Polyolefin fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Organic noncellulosic fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Acrylonitrile fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Fluorocarbon fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Modacrylic fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Anidex fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Olefin fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Throwing cellulosic yarn made in the same establishment
- Manmade cellulosic fibers manufacturing
- Protein fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Cellulosic filament yarn manufacturing
- Elastomeric fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Viscose fibers, bands, strips, and yarn manufacturing
- Yarn, noncellulosic fiber and filament, manufacturing
- Polyester fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Cellulosic staple fibers manufacturing
- Acetate fibers and filaments manufacturing
- Fibers and filaments, cellulosic, manufacturing and texturizing
- Nitrocellulose fibers manufacturing
- Noncellulosic filament yarn manufacturing
- Spandex fiber, filaments, and yarn manufacturing
- Triacetate fibers and yarns manufacturing
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Synthetic Fiber Manufacturing in the US (32522)
Revenue 2024
$6.3bn
Growth 2024
-3.64%
Key Trends
Increases in the world price of crude oil have caused uncertainty for industry operators
Volatile input costs have encouraged industry operators to focus on developing specialized products
Anticipated falls in housing starts and the value of residential construction may harm revenue
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 325220 - Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Texturizing cellulosic and noncellulosic fibers and filaments made elsewhere--are classified in Industry 313110, Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills; and
IBISWorld industry research report
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NAICS Cross Reference
Manufacturing textile glass fibers--are classified in U.S. Industry 327212, Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing.
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NAICS Hierarchy 325220 - Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
NAICS Code 325220 - Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing sits in the 2-digit Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 31-33
Sector Title: Manufacturing
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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3211 Sawmills and Wood Preservation
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32111 Sawmills and Wood Preservation
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3212 Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing
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32121 Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing
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3219 Other Wood Product Manufacturing
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32191 Millwork
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32192 Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
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32199 All Other Wood Product Manufacturing
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3221 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
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32211 Pulp Mills
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32212 Paper Mills
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32213 Paperboard Mills
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3222 Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
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32221 Paperboard Container Manufacturing
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32222 Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing
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32223 Stationery Product Manufacturing
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32229 Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
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3231 Printing and Related Support Activities
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32311 Printing
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32312 Support Activities for Printing
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3241 Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
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32411 Petroleum Refineries
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32412 Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing
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32419 Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
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3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing
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32511 Petrochemical Manufacturing
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32512 Industrial Gas Manufacturing
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32513 Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing
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32518 Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
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32519 Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
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3252 Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
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32521 Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing
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32522 Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
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3253 Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
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32531 Fertilizer Manufacturing
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32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
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3254 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
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32541 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
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3255 Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
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32551 Paint and Coating Manufacturing
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32552 Adhesive Manufacturing
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3256 Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
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32561 Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing
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32562 Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
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3259 Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
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32591 Printing Ink Manufacturing
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32592 Explosives Manufacturing
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32599 All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
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3261 Plastics Product Manufacturing
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32611 Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing
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32612 Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing
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32613 Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing
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32614 Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing
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32615 Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing
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32616 Plastics Bottle Manufacturing
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32619 Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
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3262 Rubber Product Manufacturing
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32621 Tire Manufacturing
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32622 Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing
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32629 Other Rubber Product Manufacturing
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3271 Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing
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32711 Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing
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32712 Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing
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3272 Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing
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3273 Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing
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32731 Cement Manufacturing
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32732 Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing
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32733 Concrete Pipe, Brick, and Block Manufacturing
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32739 Other Concrete Product Manufacturing
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3274 Lime and Gypsum Product Manufacturing
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32741 Lime Manufacturing
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32742 Gypsum Product Manufacturing
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3279 Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
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32791 Abrasive Product Manufacturing
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32799 All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
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