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Synthetic Fibers in the US Procurement Price, Data and Insights
Synthetic fibers are man-made filaments created from organic or inorganic raw materials. Common synthetic fibers include nylon, polyester, olefin, acrylic, modacrylic and spandex, but many other types of synthetic fibers are also sold in the United States. High-volume buyers of synthetic fibers include apparel, carpet, furniture and automobile manufacturers.
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What’s included in this market coverage
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Synthetic Fibers procurement and pricing environment in the United States includes market dynamics, buyer power scores, supply chain vendors with pricing trends and forecasts.
About this Market
What’s this procurement report about?
This procurement coverage of the Synthetic Fibers market in the United States includes Polyester Fiber, Nylon Fiber, Acrylic Fiber and Polypropylene Fiber. Standard coding in this coverage includes HS-5503-Synthetic Staple Fibres, Not Carded, Combed Or Otherwise Processed For Spinning, ISIC-203-Manufacture of man-made fibres, NACE-20.60-Manufacture Of Man-Made Fibres, NAICS-325220-Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing and UNSPSC-11151500-Fibers.
What common market terminology is included?
Common market terminology included in the Synthetic Fibers procurement coverage includes Polymer (A substance that largely consists of many molecules bonded together.), Denier (A unit of measurement that expresses the fiber thickness of individual threads or filaments.), Nonwoven Material (A material that is bonded together rather than knitted or woven.) and Grade (A definition of a fiber's previous use. Virgin grade means that the fiber is brand new, while recycled means it is being repurposed.).
What companies are included as top suppliers?
The top companies covered in the Synthetic Fibers procurement report as suppliers are Milliken & Company Inc., InterTech Group Inc., Dupont De Nemours, Inc., Toray Group and Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited.
Opportunity Assessment
What’s included in the Opportunity Assessment chapter?
The Opportunity Assessment chapter provides a comprehensive market analysis of the Synthetic Fibers market in the United States category, including buyer power scoring, market pricing trends, vendor landscape, cost structure, and strategic negotiation levers.
The market pricing trends include the Market Price (2026) per ton, a five year price forecast and a supply chain risk score. Vendor coverage includes a market share and cost structure breakdown.
Analysis includes a comprehensive SWOT analysis of and recent developments impacting the Synthetic Fibers market environment.
Buyer Power Score
What’s included in the Buyer Power Score chapter?
The Buyer Power Score chapter assesses key components impacting Synthetic Fibers procurement including the recent price trend, forecast price trend, availability of substitutes, switching costs, product specialization, average vendor risk, market share concentration, supply chain risk, price driver volatility and recent price volatility.
These components generate a Buyer Power Score that ranges from -5 (strongly favoring sellers) to +5 (strongly favoring buyers) plus a recommended strategy for procurement specialists.
Price Environment
What’s included in the Price Environment chapter?
The Price Environment chapter covers detailed pricing analysis and datasets on Synthetic Fibers market environment. This includes insights into market pricing Market Price (2026), price forecasts, volatility, specialization, substitutes and switching costs.
Datasets in the Price Environment chapter include vendor cost structure, breakdowns of wage rates by geography and specialty, key external economic and labor drivers impacting the market and market pricing models.
Supply Chain & Vendors
What’s included in the Supply Chain & Vendors chapter?
The Supply Chain & Vendors chapter covers the concentration, risk and diversity of the Synthetic Fibers market. This includes datasets on the market’s top suppliers, detailed analysis on the key sourcing risks and supply chain dynamics, with environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations and scores.
Business Requirements
What’s included in the Business Requirements chapter?
The Business Requirements chapter covers vendor relationships, qualifications, service level agreements and key performance indicators. These inputs provide insight into the planning process through the buying lead time, vendor relationship and vendor qualifications. The sourcing process include key RFP elements like an organizational overview, project budget, selection criteria, project schedule, proposal format, inventory control, cost containment, regulation, quality control, distribution and key contract clauses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current market price for Synthetic Fibers?
The 2026 benchmark market price for Synthetic Fibers is $2030 per ton. Prices have declined at a CAGR of -0.81 from 2023-26.
Who are the top vendors in the Synthetic Fibers market?
The top vendors in the Synthetic Fibers market include Milliken & Company Inc., InterTech Group Inc., Dupont De Nemours, Inc., Toray Group and Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited.
What industries supply the Synthetic Fibers market?
The top industries supplying the Synthetic Fibers market are Industrial Machinery & Equipment Wholesaling in the US, Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturing in the US, Iron & Steel Manufacturing in the US, Petrochemical Manufacturing in the US and Oil Drilling & Gas Extraction in the US.
What is the supply chain risk for Synthetic Fibers?
High vendor reliance on oil and gas creates persistent cost and supply chain risks. Average vendor risk remains moderate on paper since multiline suppliers diversify across fiber, chemical, and polymer products, but the heavy dependence on oil and natural gas ties the industry to volatile energy markets. Buyers face exposure to sudden pricing shocks if supply disruptions or cost spikes occur in energy inputs. Buyers should hedge against this risk by diversifying supplier portfolios across regions, negotiating for transparent cost pass-through clauses, and incorporating index-linked pricing to reduce vulnerability to oil and gas price swings.
What factors affect the price of Synthetic Fibers?
Regulatory compliance in the synthetic fibers market affects pricing through costs associated with meeting environmental standards, safety regulations, and product labeling requirements. For example, manufacturers may incur expenses for emissions control technologies or waste management practices, which can lead to higher production costs that are passed on to consumers, impacting market prices.
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