Global Viscose Filament Yarn Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Bright Filament Yarn, Dull Filament Yarn, and Semi-Dull Filament Yarn), By Application (Apparel, Home Textiles, Industrial Textiles, and Automotive Textiles), By End Use (Fashion Industry, Interior Design, Sportswear, and Technical Textiles), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Viscose Filament Yarn Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Viscose Filament Yarn Market Size Was Estimated at USD 2.34 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.1% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Viscose Filament Yarn Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 4.49 Billion by 2035
• North America is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, The Global Viscose Filament Yarn Market Size was worth around USD 2.34 billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 4.49 billion by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1% from 2025 to 2035. The worldwide market for viscose filament yarn is registering growth due to the rising consumer interest in eco-friendly materials, the development of the textile industry in the emerging markets of China and India, and the advancements that have taken place in the production technique.

Market Overview

The Viscose Filament Yarn Market Size refers to the production as well as applications related to viscose yarn, a type of regenerated cellulose that has become famous for its soft, breathable, and silky texture. Essentially used in textile, clothing, and industry, as well as non-woven materials, viscose filament yarn has become a preferred choice for customers looking for a soft and environmentally friendly product. The drivers for the viscose filament yarn industry can be attributed to an emerging textile industry, increased spending power, and a preference for sustainable and environmentally friendly materials.

Advancements in technology for improved strength, lustre, and moisture absorption are some key opportunities for growth within the industry. Major market participants such as Lenzing AG, Birla Cellulose, Indo Bharat Rayon, Grasim Industries, and Sateri are utilizing advanced manufacturing and logistics to enhance their position in the global marketplace. Due to the increased use of the material by developing and developed countries, the viscose filament yarn industry maintains a consistent growth trajectory. In July 2024, Mumbai’s Textile Advisory Group MMF, led by Union Minister Giriraj Singh, reviewed the proposal submitted by the Textile Exporters Association of India (SGCCI) to exempt QCO and anti-dumping duties on viscose filament yarn. Additionally, they requested that the A-TUF scheme be revived with an outlay of Rs 5,000 crore investments, focusing on the growth of the weaving industry of Surat to 1.25 lakh high-speed looms.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the Viscose Filament Yarn Market Szie based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the viscose filament yarn market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, type launch, 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 viscose filament yarn market. 

Driving Factors

The market for viscose filament yarns across the globe is driven by the growing use in the textile and clothing sector, driven by the rising demand for comfortable, light, and eco-friendly materials. Growing demand in the home textile, industrial textile, and nonwoven sectors also adds to the market demand for viscose filament yarns. Technological advancements in terms of increased strength, luster, and absorbency of the yarn also make this market more appealing. Moreover, the rise in developing economies, urbanization, and growing per-capita incomes increases consumption rates, and thus the viscose filament yarn market is one of the rapidly growing markets worldwide.

Restraining Factors

The Global Viscose Filament Yarn Market Size is affected by some restrictions, such as environmental concerns related to production chemicals, high energy consumption, the use of a lot of water, and changing raw material prices. Moreover, competition from synthetic fibers, stringent production standards, and sustainable development concerns restrict the growth of the Global Viscose Filament Yarn Market Size.

Market Segmentation

The viscose filament yarn market share is classified Into product type, application, and end use.  

• The bright filament yarn segment dominated the market in 2024, approximately 42% and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the product type, the viscose filament yarn market is divided into bright filament yarn, dull filament yarn, and semi-dull filament yarn. Among these, the bright filament yarn segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The bright filament yarn segment market growth is due to its smooth texture, high luster, and superior aesthetic appeal, making it the most preferred in the fashion sector as well as in high-end clothes. Its excellent drapability, versatility, and suitability for high-end clothes created huge demand, further consolidating its dominant position in the viscose filament yarn market.

• The apparel segment accounted for the largest share in 2024, approximately 69% and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the viscose filament yarn market is divided into apparel, home textiles, industrial textiles, and automotive textiles. Among these, the apparel segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The apparel category is growing owing to the steadily increasing demand for soft, breathable, and comfortable fabrics. Rising fashion sensibility, Higher disposable incomes, and the demand for quality fabrics in garments have led to the driving force of demand in the viscose filament yarns market, triggered and fueled by the demand in the textile industry.

• The fashion industry segment accounted for the highest market revenue in 2024, approximately 67% and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the end use, the viscose filament yarn market is divided into fashion industry, interior design, sportswear, and technical textiles. Among these, the fashion industry segment accounted for the highest market revenue in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The fashion industry accounted for the most significant growth in the market, attributed to the rising demand for fashionable, comfortable, and eco-friendly clothing globally. The increasing adoption of superior and eco-friendly fabrics by consumers because of advancements in fashion technology has ensured that the usage of viscose filament yarn continues to remain dominant in the fashion and apparel industry.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Viscose Filament Yarn Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the viscose filament yarn market over the predicted timeframe.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the viscose filament yarn market over the predicted timeframe. The Asia Pacific is anticipated to have a 50% market share in the viscose filament yarn market due to its robust textiles industry and easy access to raw materials. Additionally, rapid urbanization and increasing disposable income of consumers and growing demand for clothing and household textiles will fuel the market. China leads this market due to its large manufacturing scales and strong export potential, while India develops due to government support, its increasing weaving facilities, and consumption patterns. The rise in textile exports from Indonesia and Vietnam is also supportive in these two countries.  In April 2025, India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of viscose rayon filament yarn above 75 deniers from China. The intention is to safeguard its textile manufacturing sector from injury due to dumped imports.

North America is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the viscose filament yarn market during the forecast period. The North American market is expected to have a 15% market share of the viscose filament yarn market, with the increasing application for sustainable as well as high-quality textiles and advanced fabric options. The adoption of environmentally friendly fibers in textiles is increasing. The United States tops the region owing to the presence of many fashionable brands, technology development in textile processing, and increasing emphasis on sustainable sourcing. Canada adds to it with increasing technical textiles and industrial fabrics, thus propelling the market forward.

Europe viscose filament yarn market is growing due to an increased need for sustainable, high-quality textile products, which are promoted by tough environmental regulations. The leading market in Europe is occupied by Germany due to its sophisticated textile production facilities and a high use of technical textile products. The growing trend is mainly contributed to by Italy due to high-end fashion, and high-end clothing in France. The European Union has enforced tough textile regulations in December 2024, which promote sustainable textile products, transparency in textile products, eco-friendly textile products, and sustainable use of environmental resources.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the viscose filament yarn market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of 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 type 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

• Lenzing Group
• Grasim Industries
• Indo Bharat Rayon
• Vardhman Textiles
• Yibin Grace Group
• Indorama Ventures
• Kelheim Fibers
• Nanjing Chemical Fiber
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Sateri Holdings
• Xinxiang Bailu Chemical Fibre Group
• Jilin Chemical Fibre Co., Ltd.
• China Hi-Tech Group Corporation
• Others

Key Target Audience

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

Recent Development

• In October 2025, Indorama Ventures launched deja Care, a skin-friendly PET fiber and filament yarn range for apparel. Tested against 17 harmful chemicals and OEKO-TEX certified, it uses eco-friendly polymerization, enabling safe, sustainable solutions for maternity wear, children’s clothing, underwear, uniforms, and everyday fashion.

• In September 2025, Circulose partnered with Jilin Chemical Fiber to globally market JIRECELL viscose filament yarn (30% CIRCULOSE, 70% certified wood pulp) from 2026 to 2028. The collaboration scales production to meet growing international demand for sustainable, circular viscose fibers, aiming to increase recycled content to 50%.

• In August 2025, Grasim Industries launched Raysileco, a sustainable viscose filament yarn under the Raysil brand. Made from responsibly sourced wood pulp, it offers full supply chain traceability, strong environmental credentials, and reinforces Grasim’s commitment to eco-friendly, transparent, and sustainable textile solutions.

• In June 2025, Sateri, part of the RGE group, launched commercial-scale viscose fiber production using recycled textile waste. Developed with Sweden’s Sodra, the fiber blends post-consumer textile pulp with certified cellulose, is compatible with existing spinning technologies, and supports circular textile innovation for seamless integration into current manufacturing.

• In February 2025, Vardhman Textiles Ltd. launched three innovative yarn collections at Bharat Tex 2025, emphasizing the company’s focus on sustainability, premium quality, and continued leadership in textile innovation.

• In February 2024, Indian Rayon, part of Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd., introduced spool spun yarn technology from Germany’s ENKA GmbH for its Gujarat unit. The technology enables the production of superfine denier viscose filament yarn, ideal for georgettes, chiffons, and crepes, marketed under the Enka brand in India.

Market Segment

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

Global Viscose Filament Yarn Market Size, By Product Type

• Bright Filament Yarn
• Dull Filament Yarn
• Semi-Dull Filament Yarn

Global Viscose Filament Yarn Market Size, By Application

• Apparel
• Home Textiles
• Industrial Textiles
• Automotive Textiles

Global Viscose Filament Yarn Market Size, By End Use

• Fashion Industry
• Interior Design
• Sportswear
• Technical Textiles

Global Viscose Filament Yarn Market Size, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico

• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe

• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America

• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa