Low Melting Fiber Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis, By Type (Melting Point <= 130? and Melting Point >= 130?), By Application (Automotive Industry, Bedding Industry, Construction, and Others), Regional Insights and Forecast From 2025 To 2033

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LOW MELTING FIBER MARKET OVERVIEW

The global low melting fiber market was valued at USD 2.45 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 2.65 billion in 2025, reaching USD 5.03 billion by 2033, with a projected CAGR of 8.3% from 2025 to 2033.

Low melting fiber is an eco-friendly fiber that has the ability to change according to chemical adhesives. It is produced by spinning bicomponent of modified polyester and general polyester. It is a bio-component type that has a low melting point. It bonds well and it provides diverse melting points by controlling modified polyester. After being combined with other fibers, the bonding strength is semi-permanently durable. It is recyclable in nature which makes it a suitable sustainable option. It is malleable in nature and can be processed into any form and highly durable.

The growing demand for low melting fiber is due to its various applications and diverse properties. It is used in various manufacturing of variety of products. It is used in the medical industry to make sanitary and medical products. The demand is also derived from construction and automotive industry due to its intricate structure. Rising demand for recyclable staple fibers is expected to create awareness for such fiber and drive the demand for it.

LOW MELTING FIBER MARKET KEY FINDINGS

• Market Size and Growth: Imports from Korea and Taiwan represented 21.2 % of apparent U.S. low melt PSF consumption by quantity in 2016.

• Key Market Driver: Nationwide coverage is ensured by 2 domestic producers and 10 importers serving 7 U.S. regions in 2016.

• Major Market Restraint: Antidumping duties on imports from Korea and Taiwan became effective August 16, 2018, limiting inlet sources.

• Emerging Trends: Import share from Taiwan declined from 11.8 % (2014) to 9.7 % (2016) before rebounding to 11.2 % in Q1 2017.

• Regional Leadership: U.S. supply is supported by 23 firms whose questionnaire responses covered over 90 % of imports, underscoring a consolidated importer network.

• Competitive Landscape: Low melt PSF is classifiable under HTSUS subheading 5503.20.0015, covering all biconstituent staple fibers used for thermal bonding.

• Market Segmentation: Imports from Korea alone made up 11.5 % of U.S. low melt PSF import volume in 2016, reflecting significant reliance on a single source.

• Recent Development: The Commerce Department’s antidumping orders on low melt PSF were published August 16, 2018, and remain in force following a 2023 sunset review initiation on July 3, 2023.

COVID-19 IMPACT

Restrictions on Various Industries to Hamper Market Growth

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are already being felt on a global level, the global low melting fiber market was significantly influenced. The outbreak of COVID-19 had a negative impact on several markets. Various countries went into lockdown. With sudden pandemic, all kinds of businesses observed disruptions. With many restrictions in the pandemic, different types of markets were negatively impacted. Restrictions on the operations of various industries halted the demand for simultaneous products. Halt on the industries such as medical, automotive, pharmaceutical, and other industries impacted the demand for the product. On the contrary, the demand for the product was still present owing to the demand for medical and sanitary products, where low melting fiber is used as one of the raw materials.  

LATEST TRENDS

Demand for Recyclable Fiber to Develop Market Progress

Use of low melting fiber is growing due to growing environmental awareness for recycled staple fibers, which is estimated to expand the growth of the global market. The fiber has low melting temperature due to which it can be recycled from time to time. Poly hexamethylene terephthalate (PHT) acts as a low melting temperature sheath polymer in binding of bi-component fibers, which can facilitate circular recycling of nonwoven fibers. Such feasibility of circular recycling propels and improves the sustainability of nonwovens thermally bonded by new bicomponent fibers. Such recyclable nature of the product is projected to aid growth and pose opportunities for the market.

• According to the U.S. International Trade Commission, imports of low melt PSF from Korea accounted for 11.5 % of total U.S. imports from Korea by quantity in 2016.

• According to the U.S. International Trade Commission, imports of low melt PSF from Taiwan fell from 11.8 % of U.S. imports in 2014 to 9.7 % in 2016, then rebounded to 11.2 % in the first quarter of 2017.

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LOW MELTING FIBER MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

Based on type; the market is divided into melting point ≤130 ℃ and melting point >130 ℃.

By Application

Based on application; the market is divided into automotive industry, construction, bedding industry, and others.  

DRIVING FACTORS

Various Benefits of the Product to Amplify Product Demand

The global low melting fiber market growth is anticipated to boost owing to various benefits. Benefits such as diverse melting points, lower melting points, bonding strength, durability, and blends easily with other types of fibers. The fiber also has versatile heat bonding propertiesa and can be processed into any other form due to its structure. Due to such various benefits and advantages such fibers are used in manufacturing of a variety of products. Recyclability of the fiber is one of the striking features of such fibers. Such various benefits of low melting fiber are anticipated to drive the market growth.     

Growing Applications of the Product to Drive Market Growth

Increasing demand for low melting fiber is growing due to various growing applications. The fiber finds its applications in manufacturing of a wide variety of products. It is used in the production of high quality mattresses, interlining, and padding. It is used in spinning of durable yarns and intricate structure makes the fiber an excellent insulator for automotive and building. In the medical industry it is used to make medical and sanitary products. Such growing demand due to its various applications is anticipated to fuel the demand in the low melting fiber market. 

• According to the U.S. International Trade Commission, 2 domestic producers and 10 importers distributed low melt PSF across 7 major U.S. regions in 2016, ensuring nationwide availability.

• According to the U.S. International Trade Commission, imports from Korea and Taiwan combined accounted for 21.2 % of apparent U.S. consumption of low melt PSF by quantity in 2016.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Instability in Petroleum Prices to Hamper Market Growth

There are a number of factors that can push the growth of the low melting fiber market. Restraining factors such as instability in the prices of petroleum is expected to restrain the market. Variations in the prices of petroleum can cause instability in the prices and demand. This factor is anticipated to restrict and limit the market growth.

• According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, antidumping duty orders on low melt PSF from Korea and Taiwan took effect on August 16, 2018, restricting imports from two major suppliers.

• According to the U.S. International Trade Commission, questionnaire responses from 23 firms covered over 90 % of U.S. low melt PSF import volumes during the period, indicating a highly concentrated importer base.

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LOW MELTING FIBER MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Asia Pacific to Lead Market Due to High Production of the Product

Asia Pacific holds the largest part of the global low melting fiber market share due to the rise in the production of low melting fiber. China has the highest production for such fiber. China is one of the largest consumers of petroleum, which is the byproduct of petroleum distillation. The country is also one of the largest importers of carpets, textile, and construction activities. The growth is also attributed to the presence of the majority of manufacturers in the region. Growing applications such as in automotive, mattresses, bedding, furniture, sanitary pads, and diapers is expected to drive the region’s market growth.  

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Market Players to Boost Market Growth

The report delivers information about the list of market players and their operations in the industry. The information is collected and reported with proper research, technological developments, acquisitions, mergers, expanding production lines, and partnerships.

• Huvis (South Korea): According to Huvis, the company manufactures 600 000 tons of fiber materials annually across its plants in Jeonju (KR), China, and the U.S.

• Toray Advanced Materials Korea (Japan): According to Toray Advanced Materials Korea, its Gumi Plant 4 expansion will raise annual carbon fiber capacity from 3 300 tons to 8 000 tons by the second half of 2025.

Other aspects examined for this market include companies producing and introducing new products, regions they conduct their operations in, automation, technology adoption, generating the most revenue, and making a difference with their products.

List of Top Low Melting Fiber Companies

• Huvis (South Korea)
• Toray Advanced Materials Korea (Japan)
• Far Eastern New Century (Taiwan)
• Nan Ya Plastics (Taiwan)
• XiangLu Chemical Fibers
• Yangzhou Tianfulong (China)
• Ningbo Dafa (China)
• Taekwang (South Korea)
• IFG Exelto NV (Belgium)
• Hickory Springs (U.S.)
• Dividan (Belarus)
• Sinopec Yizheng Chemical Fibre (China)
• CNV Corporation (U.S.)
• Shyam Fibers (India)
• ECER (China)
• Xiamen Xiangyuxinghong Technologies (China)

REPORT COVERAGE

This research profiles a report with extensive studies that take into description of the firms that exist in the market affecting the forecasting period. With detailed studies done, it also offers a comprehensive analysis by inspecting the factors like segmentation, opportunities, industrial developments, trends, growth, size, share, restraints, etc. This analysis is subject to alteration if the key players and probable analysis of market dynamics changes.