PUBLISHER: Coherent Market Insights | PRODUCT CODE: 1708889
PUBLISHER: Coherent Market Insights | PRODUCT CODE: 1708889
Global Abaca Fiber Market is estimated to be valued at USD 822.9 Mn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 2,244.1 Mn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.4% from 2025 to 2032.
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Base Year: | 2024 | Market Size in 2025: | USD 822.9 Mn |
Historical Data for: | 2020 To 2024 | Forecast Period: | 2025 To 2032 |
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR: | 15.40% | 2032 Value Projection: | USD 2,244.1 Mn |
Abaca fiber, also known as Manila hemp, is a natural fiber extracted from the sheaths surrounding the stem of Musa textilis, a species of banana. Native to the Philippines and primarily cultivated there, abaca fiber has exceptionally high tensile strength and resilience making it a desirable alternative to glass fiber for various industrial applications. It is often used in rope, carpet backing cloth, paper pulp substitutes and more recently as a recyclable substitute for wood or sand in composites. The abaca plant is considered environmentally friendly as it requires minimal agrochemicals or fertilizers for growth. Southeast Asia remains the dominant producer and consumer of abaca fibers with the Philippines accounting for over 90% of global supply.
Market Dynamics:
The global abaca fiber market growth is driven by factors such as rising environmental consciousness leading to increased demand for natural and sustainable alternatives to synthetic fibers. Abaca fibers' high strength and durability coupled with low density makes it suitable for various composites replacing glass fiber and contributing to lightweighting of end products. This is boosting its adoption in automotive and aerospace industries. However, supply constraints arising from erratic weather conditions affecting abaca plantations as well as shortage of farm labor pose challenges. Meanwhile, growing research on the development of new products and applications using abaca fiber such as in construction and infrastructure industries are opening up new opportunities for market expansion.
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