The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has released its latest International Textile Industry Statistics (ITIS) for 2023, featuring updates on global spinning mill capacity and raw material consumption. The data reflects a comprehensive review with a new calculation method applied to historical series.
Globally, installed short-staple spindles reached 232 million units, with open-end rotors growing to 9.7 million. Air-jet spindle installations saw a sharp rise, hitting 637,000 units. Asia remains the dominant region for capacity expansion, while Turkiye led growth outside the continent. Installed shuttle-less looms globally increased to 1.7 million units.
Raw material consumption in the short-staple sector slightly declined to 43 million tons. Cotton and cellulosic fiber usage dropped by 4.4 per cent and 2.9 per cent, respectively. Conversely, synthetic fiber consumption rose marginally by 0.5 per cent, indicating a shift in material preferences.
The ITMF report underscores Asia's continued prominence in textile capacity building and highlights evolving trends in raw material utilization. These shifts reflect broader changes in global textile manufacturing and resource dynamics.
