Japan Textile Fabrics Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Cotton, Polycottons, and Polyester) and By Application (T-shirts, Sportwear, Outdoor Clothing, and Performance Wear), and Japan Textile Fabrics Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Japan Textile Fabrics Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Japan Textile Fabrics Market Size Was Estimated at USD 24.2 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 7.28% from 2025 to 2035
• The Japan Textile Fabrics Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 52.4 Billion by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Japan Textile Fabrics Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 52.4 Billion by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 7.28% from 2025 to 2035.  Japan textile fabrics market is expanding based on the rising demand for sustainable and functional textiles, technology trends, and government promotion. Technological innovations in manufacturing textiles, including smart textiles and green materials, are influencing demand, and the domestic manufacturing prowess, combined with rising e-commerce, are also driving market growth.

Market Overview

Japan textile fabrics market refers to the industry that produces woven, knitted, and non-woven products used in markets like fashion, automotive, home furnishings, industrial use, and medical. The fabrics are required to produce clothing, upholstery, technical wear, and functionally based products. The strength of Japan is advanced technology, precision production, and high-performance textile innovation in the form of anti-bacterial, flame-resistant, and moisture-wicking materials. The nation is further known for creating smart and sustainable textiles, which places it on the competitive world map. There are increasing opportunities in green materials, wearable technology, and exports to developing markets. The market drivers are increased demand for functional textiles, improved environmental consciousness, and rising usage in high-technology industries. The government of Japan positively promotes the industry in terms of sustainability, digitization, and research and development subsidies. Initiatives promoting cooperation between local textile clusters and investments in new textile technology further boost market development. Boasting a solid image for quality and innovation, Japan's textile fabric market is strong and proactive.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Japan textile fabrics market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Japan textile fabrics market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Japan textile fabrics Market.

Driving Factors

The Japan market for textile fabrics is fueled by aggressive demand for functional, high-quality, and sustainable textiles across the fashion, automotive, and healthcare industries. Technological advancement, in the form of smart and green fabric development, boosts competitiveness. A population aging process increases the demand for medical textiles, with opportunities for exports in international markets increasing as well. Government assistance in the form of R&D appropriations, sustainability programs, and digital transformation initiatives further improves growth and development in the industry.

Restraining Factors

The Japan textile fabrics market is confronted with constraints in the form of high costs of production, a shortage of labor, and higher international competition. Also, dependence on imported raw materials and sluggish adoption of digital technologies by mature industries hinder the growth and efficiency of operations.

Market Segmentation

The Japan textile fabrics market share is classified into type and application.

• The cotton segment held a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan textile fabrics market is segmented by type into cotton, polycottons, and polyester. Among these, the cotton segment held a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is attributed to its softness, airiness, and biodegradability. Growing demand for natural, renewable products in fashion and informal wear propels cotton's sustained popularity and expansion.

• The T-shirts segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan textile fabrics market is segmented by application into T-shirts, sportwear, outdoor clothing, and performance wear. Among these, the T-shirts segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to growing demand for casualwear, sustainability trends, youth fashion, e-commerce growth, and demand for breathable, functional materials such as cotton, blends, and performance textiles.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Japan textile fabrics market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings
• Kuraray Company
• Toray Industries
• Kawasaki Heavy Industries
• Nisshinbo Holdings
• Teijin Limited
• Nitto Denko Corporation
• Fujitsu Limited
• Asahi Kasei Corporation
• Unicharm Corporation
• Dynic Corporation
• Unitika Ltd.
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In October 2023, Toray Industries launched a new series of sustainable fabrics that incorporate bio-based materials, intending to respond to the growing need for environmentally friendly products.

• In August 2023, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings finalized its takeover of a minor textile producer, strengthening its leadership in specialty textiles.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Japan, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Japan textile fabrics market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan Textile Fabrics Market, By Type

• Cotton
• Polycottons
• Polyester

Japan Textile Fabrics Market, By Application

• T-shirts
• Sportswear
• Outdoor Clothing
• Performance Wear