In 2011, the global output of chemical fibers is reported to reach 49 million tons, representing a year-on-year growth of 8.3%.

China contributed 32 million tons (+13.8%), Taiwan produced 2.2 million tons (-6.9%), ASEAN 2.7 million tons (-2.3%), Western Europe 2.3 million tons (-0.7%) and the USA 1.8 million tons (-0.7%).

The growth in China was the major driving force for the rising global production output in chemical fibers, making up for 66% of the global total.