Spandex Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Global Spandex Industry is Segmented by Production Method (Solution Dry Spinning, Solution Wet Spinning, and Others), Application (Apparel, Medical, Other Applications), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa). The market size and forecasts for the Spandex market are provided in terms of revenue (USD Million) for all the above segments.

Spandex Market Size

Spandex Market Analysis

The Spandex Market is expected to register a CAGR of less than 6% during the forecast period.

The market was negatively impacted by COVID-19 in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic affected the market with the pandemic the supply chain and market were disrupted. During the pandemic, many factories producing spandex were shut down.

  • Over the short term, rising demand for spandex for the usage in sportswear and activewear is the driving factor which is stimulating the market demand.
  • Environmental degradation caused by spandex fabric is supposed to hinder market growth.
  • The emergence of the usage of spandex for industrial applications and production using biodegradable materials is likely to create opportunities for the market in the coming years.
  • Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the market and is also likely to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Asia-Pacific Region to Dominate the Market

  • Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the market. China is the largest economy, in terms of GDP. Moreover, China and India are among the fastest emerging economies in the world.
  • Asia Pacific region accounts for the highest population in the world, the major reason for the growth of the studied market in the region is the highest number of the consumer of apparels in the region.
  • The Apparel market in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to reach around USD 810 billion with a growth of around 4%.
  • As per the International Trade Administration, the sportswear market in China is projected to reach USD 82.8 billion by 2024 with a growth rate of 11% annually.
  • The sportswear & swimwear market in India is expected to reach USD 5.14 billion by 2026 with a CAGR of around 4.8 % for the forecast period whereas Japanese sportswear & swimwear market is expected to grow at the CAGR of around 8% and will reach to around USD 8.44 billion by 2026.
  • Due to all such factors, the market for spandex in the region is expected to have a steady growth during the forecast period.

Spandex Industry Overview

The Global Spandex Market is partially consolidated in nature. Some of the major players in the market include (not in any particular order) Asahi Kasei Corporation, TK CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Indorama Corporation, HYOSUNG TNC., and The LYCRA Company.

Spandex Market Leaders

  1. Asahi Kasei Corporation

  2. TK CHEMICAL CORPORATION

  3. Indorama Corporation

  4. HYOSUNG TNC.

  5. The LYCRA Company

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Spandex Market News

  • In November 2021, Huafon Chemical Co., Ltd. has released and implemented a product formulated by the company name, Zhejiang Manufacturing Standard: Colored Spandex Filament T / ZZB 2535-2021.

Spandex Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Increase in Usage for Sport Wear and Active Wear
    • 4.1.2 Other Drivers
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Environmental Degradation Caused by Spandex Fabric
    • 4.2.2 Other Restraints
  • 4.3 Industry Value-Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Production Method
    • 5.1.1 Solution Dry Spinning
    • 5.1.2 Solution Wet Spinning
    • 5.1.3 Others
  • 5.2 Application
    • 5.2.1 Apparels
    • 5.2.2 Medical
    • 5.2.3 Other Applications
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.1.1 China
    • 5.3.1.2 India
    • 5.3.1.3 Japan
    • 5.3.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.3.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.2 North America
    • 5.3.2.1 United States
    • 5.3.2.2 Canada
    • 5.3.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.3.3 Europe
    • 5.3.3.1 Germany
    • 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.3.3 Italy
    • 5.3.3.4 France
    • 5.3.3.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.4 South America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.3.5 Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share (%)**/Ranking Analysis
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 Asahi Kasei Corporation
    • 6.4.2 Huafon Chemical Co., Ltd.
    • 6.4.3 HYOSUNG TNC.
    • 6.4.4 Indorama Corporation
    • 6.4.5 Linel
    • 6.4.6 TAEKWANG INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD
    • 6.4.7 The LYCRA Company
    • 6.4.8 TK CHEMICAL CORPORATION.
    • 6.4.9 TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.
    • 6.4.10 Xiamen Lilong Spandex Co., Ltd.
    • 6.4.11 Yantai Tayho Advanced Materials Co.,Ltd.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Emergence of Usage for Industrial Applications
  • 7.2 Production of Spandex Using the Biodegradable Materials
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Spandex Industry Segmentation

Spandex (also known as Elastane Fiber) is a synthetic polymer that contains at least 85% polyurethane and is made up of a long-chain polyglycol combined with a short di-isocyanate. Spandex has excellent stretchability and is a strong, light, and versatile fiber. The Global Spandex Market is segmented by production method, application and geography. By production method, the market is segmented into Solution Dry Spinning, Solution Wet Spinning, and Others. By Application, the market is segmented into Apparels, Medical, and Other Applications. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the Global Spandex Market in 15 countries across major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on revenue (USD Million).

Production Method Solution Dry Spinning
Solution Wet Spinning
Others
Application Apparels
Medical
Other Applications
Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle-East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
Production Method
Solution Dry Spinning
Solution Wet Spinning
Others
Application
Apparels
Medical
Other Applications
Geography
Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle-East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
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Spandex Market Research FAQs

What is the current Spandex Market size?

The Spandex Market is projected to register a CAGR of less than 6% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Spandex Market?

Asahi Kasei Corporation, TK CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Indorama Corporation, HYOSUNG TNC. and The LYCRA Company are the major companies operating in the Spandex Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Spandex Market?

Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Spandex Market?

In 2025, the Asia-Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Spandex Market.

What years does this Spandex Market cover?

The report covers the Spandex Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Spandex Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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