In 1975, some 33 million metric tons of textile fibers were produced worldwide. By 2020, this amount had more than tripled, amounting to 109 million metric tons and is expected to reach 160 million metric tons by 2030.
Production of textile fibers worldwide from 1975 to 2020, with a forecast for 2025 and 2030
(in million metric tons)
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Textile Exchange. (September 30, 2024). Production of textile fibers worldwide from 1975 to 2020, with a forecast for 2025 and 2030 (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 25, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1250985/global-textile-fiber-production/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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