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Abaca Fiber Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global abaca fiber market is worth USD 151 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 223 mn by 2036, growing at a 4.0% CAGR. Philippines is the largest country market and Specialty paper pulp is the largest by end product segment.

USD 151 mnMarket size 2026
USD 223 mnForecast 2036
4.0%CAGR 2026-2036
PhilippinesLargest country

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Market overview

The global abaca fiber market is worth USD 151 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 223 mn by 2036, growing at a 4.0% CAGR. Philippines is the largest country market and Specialty paper pulp is the largest by end product segment.

ScopeAbaca (Manila hemp) fibre in raw, stripped and pulp forms for specialty paper, cordage, textiles and composites.
IndustryChemicals and Materials
Value 2025USD 145 mn
Value 2026USD 151 mn
Value 2036USD 223 mn
CAGR 2026-20364.0%
Volume 202682.0 kilotonnes
Volume 2036105 kilotonnes
Average price 2026USD 1,840,000 per kilotonne
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PublishedNovember 2026

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Abaca Fiber market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global abaca fiber market is forecast to grow from USD 151 mn in 2026 to USD 223 mn by 2036, a rise of 48%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 4.0%
Abaca Fiber market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 145 mn; 2026: USD 151 mn; 2027: USD 157 mn; 2028: USD 163 mn; 2029: USD 170 mn; 2030: USD 176 mn; 2031: USD 183 mn; 2032: USD 191 mn; 2033: USD 198 mn; 2034: USD 206 mn; 2035: USD 215 mn; 2036: USD 223 mn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 4.0%.2025151 mn2026183 mn2031223 mn20364.0% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 151 mn
2027USD 157 mn
2028USD 163 mn
2029USD 170 mn
2030USD 176 mn
2031USD 183 mn
2032USD 191 mn
2033USD 198 mn
2034USD 206 mn
2035USD 215 mn
2036USD 223 mn

Abaca Fiber market segmentation

By end product

Exhibit 2Specialty paper pulp is the largest segment by end product, with 52.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by end product
Abaca Fiber market share by end product, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by end product. Specialty paper pulp: 52.0%; Cordage and ropes: 16.0%; Handicrafts and textiles: 14.0%; Composites and automotive parts: 10.0%; Other uses: 8.0%.Specialty paper pulp52.0%Cordage and ropes16.0%Handicrafts and textiles14.0%Composites and automotive parts10.0%Other uses8.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Specialty paper pulp52.0%51.1%USD 78 mn3.8%
Cordage and ropes16.0%13.0%USD 24 mn1.8%
Handicrafts and textiles14.0%14.4%USD 21 mn4.3%
Composites and automotive parts10.0%14.3%USD 15 mn7.8%
Other uses8.0%7.1%USD 12 mn2.8%

By form

Exhibit 3Stripped and dried fibre adds the most revenue by form, growing from USD 87 mn in 2026 to USD 125 mn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by form, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Abaca Fiber market by form, 2026 and 2036Revenue by form in 2026 and 2036. Stripped and dried fibre: USD 87 mn in 2026, USD 125 mn in 2036, change +43%; Pulp: USD 51 mn in 2026, USD 80 mn in 2036, change +57%; Yarn and processed fibre: USD 12 mn in 2026, USD 18 mn in 2036, change +50%.20262036 forecastChangeStripped and dried fibre+43%87 mn125 mnPulp+57%51 mn80 mnYarn and processed fibre+50%12 mn18 mn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Stripped and dried fibre58.0%55.9%USD 87 mn3.6%
Pulp34.0%36.1%USD 51 mn4.6%
Yarn and processed fibre8.0%8.1%USD 12 mn4.1%

By fibre grade

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Premium grade S2 and S328.0%26.0%USD 42 mn3.2%
Mid grade G, H and I44.0%42.0%USD 66 mn3.5%
Low grade JK and Y28.0%32.0%USD 42 mn5.4%

By fibre origin

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Philippines84.0%80.0%USD 127 mn3.5%
Ecuador12.0%14.0%USD 18 mn5.6%
Costa Rica and others4.0%6.0%USD 6.0 mn8.3%

By extraction method

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Hand-stripped46.0%38.0%USD 69 mn2.0%
Spindle-stripped36.0%40.0%USD 54 mn5.1%
Machine decorticated18.0%22.0%USD 27 mn6.1%

Top 25 countries for abaca fiber by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 84.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 95.5%.

Exhibit 4Philippines is the largest country market at USD 24 mn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 42.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Abaca Fiber market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. Philippines: USD 24 mn, 16.0%; Japan: USD 21 mn, 14.0%; United Kingdom: USD 18 mn, 12.0%; United States: USD 15 mn, 10.0%; Germany: USD 12 mn, 8.0%; France: USD 11 mn, 7.0%; China: USD 9.1 mn, 6.0%; India: USD 7.5 mn, 5.0%; South Korea: USD 4.5 mn, 3.0%; Italy: USD 4.5 mn, 3.0%.Philippines24 mn 16.0%Japan21 mn 14.0%United Kingdom18 mn 12.0%United States15 mn 10.0%Germany12 mn 8.0%France11 mn 7.0%China9.1 mn 6.0%India7.5 mn 5.0%South Korea4.5 mn 3.0%Italy4.5 mn 3.0%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1PhilippinesUSD 24 mn16.0%USD 34 mn3.6%
2JapanUSD 21 mn14.0%USD 29 mn3.1%
3United KingdomUSD 18 mn12.0%USD 26 mn3.6%
4United StatesUSD 15 mn10.0%USD 23 mn4.1%
5GermanyUSD 12 mn8.0%USD 18 mn4.1%
6FranceUSD 11 mn7.0%USD 16 mn4.2%
7ChinaUSD 9.1 mn6.0%USD 16 mn6.1%
8IndiaUSD 7.5 mn5.0%USD 12 mn5.2%
9South KoreaUSD 4.5 mn3.0%USD 6.7 mn4.0%
10ItalyUSD 4.5 mn3.0%USD 6.5 mn3.6%
11NetherlandsUSD 2.4 mn1.6%USD 3.4 mn3.2%
12SpainUSD 2.2 mn1.4%USD 3.0 mn3.2%
13CanadaUSD 1.9 mn1.2%USD 2.6 mn3.2%
14IndonesiaUSD 1.7 mn1.1%USD 3.0 mn6.0%
15MalaysiaUSD 1.5 mn1.0%USD 2.6 mn6.0%
16VietnamUSD 1.3 mn0.9%USD 2.3 mn5.9%
17AustraliaUSD 1.1 mn0.8%USD 1.6 mn3.3%
18PolandUSD 1.00 mn0.7%USD 1.4 mn3.2%
19SwedenUSD 0.87 mn0.6%USD 1.2 mn3.3%
20SwitzerlandUSD 0.77 mn0.5%USD 1.1 mn3.1%
21BrazilUSD 0.68 mn0.5%USD 0.94 mn3.3%
22TurkeyUSD 0.60 mn0.4%USD 1.1 mn5.9%
23ThailandUSD 0.53 mn0.3%USD 0.94 mn5.9%
24BelgiumUSD 0.47 mn0.3%USD 0.62 mn3.0%
25Czech RepublicUSD 0.41 mn0.3%USD 0.56 mn3.2%
Rest of worldUSD 6.8 mn4.5%USD 10 mn4.1%
Exhibit 5Philippines and United Kingdom account for 25% of the USD 72 mn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Abaca Fiber market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 151 mn. Philippines: +USD 10 mn; United Kingdom: +USD 7.6 mn; United States: +USD 7.5 mn; Japan: +USD 7.5 mn; China: +USD 7.2 mn; 20 other countries: +USD 29 mn; Rest of world: +USD 3.3 mn. Market value 2036: USD 223 mn.Market value 2026151 mnPhilippines+10 mnUnited Kingdom+7.6 mnUnited States+7.5 mnJapan+7.5 mnChina+7.2 mn20 other countries+29 mnRest of world+3.3 mnMarket value 2036223 mn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • Ahlstrom
  • Magnera
  • Furukawa Plantaciones

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Mativ

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Papeteries de Mauduit

Research methodology

Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the abaca fiber market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.

The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 4.0% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by end product, by form, by fibre grade, by fibre origin, by extraction method. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.

Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.

Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the abaca fiber market?

The global abaca fiber market is estimated at USD 145 mn in 2025 and USD 151 mn in 2026.

How fast will the abaca fiber market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 223 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 4.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 72 mn.

Which country is the largest market for abaca fiber?

Philippines is the largest market by revenue at USD 24 mn in 2026, 16.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 42.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 6.1% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which abaca fiber segment is largest?

In the by end product split, Specialty paper pulp is the largest segment with 52.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading abaca fiber companies?

Global leaders include Ahlstrom, Magnera, Furukawa Plantaciones.

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