Synthetic fibers are the most consumed fiber type worldwide. In 2019, synthetic fibers accounted for 63 percent of the total fiber consumption in the world. This share remained relatively stable over the previous four years.
Share of synthetic fibers over total fiber consumption worldwide from 2016 to 2019
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