Major Types and Applications Analysis of Recycle Sewing Scraps Market

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Updated on 11/21/2024

According to the types, Recycle Sewing Scraps can be divided into Polyester, Nylon, Nylon Spandex, Nylon Blend and others.

Item

Description

Nylon

Nylon is a very common textile fiber and one of the strongest and most common fabrics on the market. Nylon fabric is used to make many items, including school bags, wedding dresses and veils, backpacks, flak jackets, sneakers, ponchos, umbrellas, camera bags, swimsuits and socks.

Nylon Spandex

Nylon and spandex are both chemical fibers, and they are blended to become chemical fiber fabrics. Nylon has the characteristics of good wear resistance, strong wrinkle resistance, not easy to deform, and high strength; spandex has good elasticity. The characteristics of the blended fabric show different characteristics depending on the materials of the two blends.

Nylon Blend

A nylon blend fabric is a fabric that is made from a mixture of nylon fibers and other types of fibers. Nylon is a synthetic polymer that is known for its strength, durability, and flexibility, and is often used to make a variety of products including clothing, accessories, and equipment. By blending nylon it creates fabrics that are strong and durable, but also have a soft and comfortable feel. (Nylon blend data excludes nylon spandex.)

Polyester

Polyester is a synthetic fabric that’s usually derived from petroleum. This fabric is one of the world’s most popular textiles, and it is used in thousands of different consumer and industrial applications.

From 2018 to 2023, the total global revenue from recycled sewing scraps has shown a significant growth trend across different types. Among these, the polyester type accounted for the major share of the market, and its revenue grew from $410.45 million in 2018 to $524.17 million in 2023, showing its dominance in the recycling sewing scrap market. Nylon and Nylon Spandex are also growing steadily, but their market share is smaller. The revenue growth of the Nylon Blend type should not be overlooked, from $221.90 million in 2018 to $292.25 million in 2023. Overall, these figures reflect the growth potential of the recycled sewing waste market and the leading position of polyester fibers in this market.

 

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Polyester

410.45

437.49

401.22

466.84

488.63

524.17

Nylon

45.02

47.22

42.84

48.85

50.22

53.61

Nylon Spandex

58.68

65.02

61.34

73.99

79.49

87.29

Nylon Blend

221.90

237.92

220.21

258.21

271.43

292.25

Others

205.79

217.91

197.80

227.75

236.91

252.90

Total

941.83

1005.56

923.41

1075.65

1126.68

1210.22

In 2023, polyester dominated with a market share of 43.31%, followed by Nylon Blend with 24.15%, Nylon Spandex with 7.21%, Nylon with 4.43%, and Others with 20.90%. This shows that polyester is still the most popular type in the recycled sewing waste market, while nylon blends also have a significant market share.

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From 2018 to 2023, the global sales of recycled sewing scraps by type show that the polyester type has been dominant, growing from 365,045 tons in 2018 to 437,752 tons in 2023. Sales of the nylon type also increased, from 23,207 tons in 2018 to 25,948 tons in 2023. Sales of nylon spandex increased significantly, from 21,573 tons in 2018 to 30,136 tons in 2023. Sales of Nylon Blend also increased from 111,678 tons in 2018 to 138,116 tons in 2023.

 

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Polyester

365045

384678

358795

394055

418891

437752

Nylon

23207

24065

22207

23900

24955

25948

Nylon Spandex

21573

23634

22676

25818

28172

30136

Nylon Blend

111678

118385

111436

123336

131678

138116

Others

159044

167592

155782

170546

181038

189192

Total

680546

718354

670895

737655

784734

821144

In 2023, polyester dominated with a market share of 53.31%, followed by Nylon Blend with 16.82%, Others with 23.04%, Nylon with 3.16%, and Nylon Spandex with 3.67%.

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From 2018 to 2023, the global price of recycled sewing scrap has shown different trends depending on the type. The price of polyester has gradually increased from $1,124/ton in 2018 to $1,197/ton in 2023, showing steady growth. The price of nylon (Nylon) has increased from $1,940/ton to $2,066/ton in the past few years, showing a slight increase. The price of nylon elastic fiber (Nylon Spandex) increased from $2,720/ton in 2018 to $2,897/ton in 2023, a significant increase. The price of Nylon Blend was relatively stable, increasing from $1,987/ton to $2,116/ton. Prices for other types also increased from $1,294/ton to $1,337/ton. Overall, although the prices of different types of recycled sewing scrap vary, they all show an upward trend year on year, reflecting the growing demand and value of these materials.

 

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Polyester

1124

1137

1118

1185

1166

1197

Nylon

1940

1962

1929

2044

2013

2066

Nylon Spandex

2720

2751

2705

2866

2822

2897

Nylon Blend

1987

2010

1976

2094

2061

2116

Others

1294

1300

1270

1335

1309

1337

Average

1384

1400

1376

1458

1436

1474

The revenue of the global recycled sewing scrap market is expected to continue to grow, from $1210.22 million in 2023 to $1653.14 million in 2030. Among them, Polyester is expected to maintain its dominant position in the market, with revenue of $524.17 million in 2023 and is expected to increase to $709.70 million by 2030. The market share of Nylon and Nylon Spandex, although smaller, is also expected to grow significantly, from $53.61 million and $87.29 million in 2023 to $69.06 million and $135.80 million in 2030, respectively. Nylon Blend and Other types revenues also show positive growth trends and are expected to reach $413.21 million and $325.37 million, respectively, by 2030. These forecasts indicate that while polyester accounts for the largest share of the recycled sewing scrap market, other types of scrap are also showing growth potential as the market demand for diverse and sustainable materials increases.

 

2023

2024

2025

2026

2027

2028

2029

2030

Polyester

524.17

549.94

573.76

602.53

637.09

656.45

685.31

709.70

Nylon

53.61

55.35

57.13

58.79

61.06

62.60

66.20

69.06

Nylon Spandex

87.29

95.21

102.18

111.24

120.73

127.34

132.00

135.80

Nylon Blend

292.25

308.44

324.77

343.70

364.99

377.47

398.10

413.21

Others

252.90

262.91

270.84

280.61

294.23

301.15

313.82

325.37

Total

1210.22

1271.85

1328.68

1396.88

1478.10

1525.03

1595.43

1653.14

According to different recycling channels, it is divided into online recycling and offline recycling. Online recycling refers to recycling waste fabrics such as sewing scraps through online platforms and mailing them. Offline recycling refers to recycling by direct delivery at a physical location.

From 2018 to 2023, the global consumption of recycled sewing scraps by application shows that the consumption of online recycling increased from 86,565 tons in 2018 to 125,307 tons in 2023, showing a significant upward trend. The consumption of offline recycling increased from 593,980 tons in 2018 to 695,837 tons in 2023, which is slightly lower than that of online recycling. This suggests that online recycling is gaining traction in the market, perhaps because of its convenience and accessibility, while offline recycling is still the main mode of consumption, but its market share is declining.

 

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Online Recycling

86565

92739

97548

109689

118730

125307

Offline Recycling

593980

625614

573347

627965

666004

695837

Total

680546

718354

670895

737655

784734

821144

In 2023, the market share of online recycling is 15.26%, while the market share of offline recycling is 84.74%. This shows that although the market share of online recycling has grown, from 12.72% in 2018 to 15.26% in 2023, offline recycling is still the main mode of consumption, accounting for the majority of the total market. This may reflect the maturity and market acceptance of offline recycling channels, while also pointing to the potential for further growth of online recycling channels.

 

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Online Recycling

12.72%

12.91%

14.54%

14.87%

15.13%

15.26%

Offline Recycling

87.28%

87.09%

85.46%

85.13%

84.87%

84.74%

Total

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

Global consumption of recycled sewing waste is expected to grow from 821,144 tons in 2023 to 1,134,809 tons in 2030. Among them, the consumption of online recycling is expected to increase from 125,307 tons in 2023 to 189,513 tons in 2030. Offline recycling, on the other hand, will continue to dominate, with consumption increasing from 695,837 tons in 2023 to 945,296 tons in 2030.

 

2023

2024

2025

2026

2027

2028

2029

2030

Online Recycling

125307

132499

141794

154353

164644

174402

183059

189513

Offline Recycling

695837

723001

763082

808810

845080

886056

918377

945296

Total

821144

855501

904876

963163

1009724

1060458

1101436

1134809

Updated on 11/21/2024
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