Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) Fiber - A Global Market Overview
Market Report I 2026-01-05 I 149 Pages I Industry Experts
Global Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) Fiber Market Trends and Outlook
The global polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) fiber market is positioned for steady expansion through the forecast period, supported by its unique combination of high thermal stability, inherent flame retardancy, chemical resistance, and long-term dimensional integrity. These performance attributes make PPS fiber indispensable in harsh operating environments where conventional synthetic fibers fail, particularly in applications exposed to sustained high temperatures, corrosive chemicals, and aggressive filtration conditions. Global PPS fiber industry demonstrates a steady upward trajectory, with total demand rising from US$184.5 million in 2025 to about US$254.3 million in 2032 at a CAGR of 4.7%, supported by resilient adoption in high-performance filtration, insulation, and specialty applications.
Market growth is being driven primarily by tightening industrial emission standards, rising investment in high-temperature filtration systems, and the growing need for durable insulation and protective materials across power generation, chemicals, cement, steel, and waste-to-energy industries. PPS fiber's increasing substitution for glass fiber and other specialty fibers in selected industrial uses is further strengthening demand, especially where lifecycle cost, durability, and regulatory compliance are critical decision factors.
The PPS fiber industry is led by a small group of global specialty materials manufacturers, including Huvis, Sichuan Anfeier (UNFIRE), Toray, TOYOBO MC and Zhejiang NHU. These companies compete primarily on product performance, process know-how, and long-term supply relationships with industrial end users.
Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) Fiber Regional Market Analysis
Asia-Pacific dominates the global PPS fiber market, with 83.1% share in 2025 and is forecast to surge to 21 thousand metric tons by 2032, also achieving the fastest regional growth at a robust 5.4% CAGR, thus combining both the largest and fastest-growing status in a single trend line. Rest of World follows as the second-fastest-growing region, driven by expanding industrial and filtration applications. North America remains the second-largest market, while Europe records the slowest growth.
Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) Fiber Market Analysis by Application
Filters & Membranes dominate the global PPS fiber market in the 2025, accounting for around 72% of total demand and rising steadily to 18 thousand metric tons by 2032, maintaining their position as both the largest and the fastest-growing segment with a 5.4% CAGR. Insulation Materials follow as the clear second-largest application, and also rank as the second-fastest-growing segment, closely trailing the market leader. Protective Garments and Others remain smaller-volume uses, each under 1 thousand metric tons in 2025, but continue to rise gradually, supported by niche demand in safety, specialty industrials, and emerging composite and battery-related uses.
PPS Fiber Market Report Scope
This global report on Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) Fiber analyzes the market based on application for the period 2022-2032 with projections from 2025 to 2032 in terms of volume consumption in metric tons and value market in US$. This report also reveals historical and current PPS Fiber installed production capacities and future expansions by PPS Fiber manufacturers across the globe. In addition to providing profiles of major companies operating in this space, the latest corporate and industrial developments have been covered to offer a clear panorama of PPS Fiber industry.
Key Metrics
Historical Period: 2022-2024
Base Year: 2025
Forecast Period: 2025-2032
Units: Volume consumption in metric tons and Value market in US$
Companies Mentioned: 11
Global PPS Fiber Market by Geographic Region
- North America (The United States and Canada)
- Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, The United Kingdom and Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of World
Global PPS Fiber Market by Application
- Filters & Membranes
- Insulation Materials
- Protective Garments (or) Safety & Protection Garments
- Other Applications (Automotive composites, Battery Separators, Conveyor Belts etc.)
Global PPS Fiber Installed (Theoretical) Production Capacity
- PPS Fiber Installed Production Capacity by Manufacturer and Plant Location
PART A: GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
1. INTRODUCTION
- Product Outline
o Introduction to PPS Fiber
o Key Properties and Performance Characteristics
o Production Technologies of PPS Fiber
o Applications of PPS Fiber
- Filters & Membranes
- Insulation Materials
- Protective Garments (Safety & Protection Garments)
- Other Applications
2. KEY MARKET TRENDS
o Stricter Emissions Standards Push Industries Toward PPS-Based Filtration Solutions
o Electrification Momentum: PPS Fiber's Rising Role in Batteries and Thermal Management
3. INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE
- PPS Fiber Production Capacity
- Key Market Players
o Deyang Keji High-Tech Materials Co., Ltd (China)
o EMS-Griltech - EMS-CHEMIE AG (Switzerland)
o Fiber Innovation Technology, Inc. (United States)
o Huvis Corporation (South Korea)
o Jiangsu Fusheng Environmental Protection Group Co., Ltd. (China)
o KB Seiren, Ltd. (Japan)
o Sichuan Anfeier (UNFIRE) Polymer Materials Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
o Toray Industries, Inc. (Japan)
o TOYOBO MC Corporation (Japan)
o Zhejiang Hailide (Halead) New Material Co., Ltd. (China)
o Zhejiang NHU Company Ltd (China)
4. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
- Global PPS Fiber Market Overview by Application
o Global PPS Fiber Application Market Overview by Geographic Region
- Filters & Membranes
- Insulation Materials
- Protective Garments
- Other Applications
PART B: REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
- Global PPS Fiber Market Overview by Geographic Region
REGIONAL MARKET OVERVIEW
5. NORTH AMERICA
- North American PPS Fiber Market Overview by Geographic Region
- North American PPS Fiber Market Overview by Application
- Country-wise Analysis of North American PPS Fiber Market
o THE UNITED STATES
- United States PPS Fiber Market Overview by Application
o CANADA
- Canadian PPS Fiber Market Overview by Application
6. EUROPE
- European PPS Fiber Market Overview by Geographic Region
- European PPS Fiber Market Overview by Application
o Country-wise Analysis of European PPS Fiber Market
o FRANCE
- French PPS Fiber Market Overview by Application
o GARMANY
- German PPS Fiber Market Overview by Application
o ITALY
- Italian PPS Fiber Market Overview by Application
o RUSSIA
- Russian PPS Fiber Market Overview by Application
o SPAIN
- Spanish PPS Fiber Market Overview by Application
o THE UNITED KINGDOM
- United Kingdom PPS Fiber Market Overview by Application
o REST OF EUROPE
- Rest of Europe PPS Fiber Market Overview by Application
7. ASIA-PACIFIC
- Asia-Pacific PPS Fiber Market Overview by Geographic Region
- Asia-Pacific PPS Fiber Market Overview by Application
o Country-wise Analysis of Asia-Pacific PPE Fiber Market
o JAPAN
- Japanese PPS Fiber Market Overview by Application
o CHINA
- Chinese PPS Fiber Market Overview by Application
o SOUTH KOREA
- South Korean PPS Fiber Market Overview by Application
o INDIA
- Indian PPS Fiber Market Overview by Application
o REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
- Rest of Asia-Pacific PPS Fiber Market Overview by Application
8. REST OF WORLD
- Rest of World PPS Fiber Market Overview by Application
PART C: GUIDE TO THE INDUSTRY
PART D: ANNEXURE
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- FEEDBACK
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