The agricultural textiles market which is worth around US $ 15.9 billion in 2023 is expected to be worth US $ 20.2 billion by 2028.
Reportlinker.com’s report Agricultural Textiles Market by fibre Material, Fabric Formation Technology, Product type, Application and Region – Global Forecast to 2028 has claimed that this market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8 per cent.
The agricultural textiles market has been segmented based on fibre material like nylon, polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene, natural fibre, biodegradable synthetic fibres, and others while by fabric formation technology it covers woven, knitted, non-woven, and others.
By product type it includes shade nets/cloths, mulch mats, anti-hail nets and bird protection nets, fishing nets, and others and by application it covers outdoor agriculture and controlled-environment agriculture.
Asia-Pacific is forecasted to be the fastest-growing agricultural textiles market during the forecast period as it is the largest agricultural textiles market globally. This is due to the increased demand for agricultural products, which is caused by shifting consumer tastes and an aging population.
The key textile companies in this segment are Beaulieu Technical Textiles (Belgium), Belton industries (US), Hy-Tex (UK) Limited, Diatex SAS (France), and Garware Technical Fibres Limited (India).
Textiles used for outdoor purposes need high resistance to abrasion and resistance to weather conditions. The use of agrotextile has been increasing and governments have been promoting the use by launching schemes.
Fishing nets application segment is forecasted to be the fastest-growing of the agricultural textiles market. Fishing nets have been used for a long time and are easily available in markets. However, they pose a great threat to the marine ecosystem and are responsible for most water pollution.
With advanced technology, biodegradable fishing nets are being developed to solve this problem. Fishing nets have become a staple and cannot be replaced without an effective alternative.
The demand for agricultural textiles is expected to increase in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia and New Zealand due to the significant production and utilisation of agricultural textiles expected in these countries between 2023 and 2028.
