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    Japan's April synthetic fiber output increased by 4.5%

    • Last Update: 2022-10-24
    • Source: Internet
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      According to statistics released by the Japan Chemical Fiber Association recently, in April this year, the output of synthetic fibers in Japan reached 53,100 tons, a year-on-year increase of 4.
    5%

    .
    While demand for apparel was weak, demand for living materials was strong, increasing for the first time in two months

    .

      Among various types of fibers, polyester staple fibers used in non-woven fabrics and other products increased by 11.
    2% year-on-year

    .
    Demand for diapers and wipers was firm, driving overall demand

    .
    In terms of apparel demand, polyester long fibers used in suits and shirts fell by 1.
    7% year-on-year as the impact of the new crown pneumonia epidemic continued

    .
    This is the first drop in the figure in a year

    .
    Demand for acrylic staple fibers such as knitwear also fell by 1.
    6% year-on-year, marking the second consecutive month of declines

    .

      As of the end of April, the total inventory of synthetic fibers in Japan was 69,300 tons, an increase of 18.
    9% year-on-year

    .
    Inventories of nylon long fibers used in airbags rose 50.
    7% due to weakness in the automotive industry

    .



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