The import of waste of man-made fibres to India stood at 32.000 million US dollars in 2023. The forecasted data indicates a steady increase in import value from 33.161 million USD in 2024 to 37.792 million USD by 2028. This represents a year-on-year growth rate of approximately 3.6% for the period from 2024 to 2025, and similar rates for subsequent years. Over the last two years from 2023 to 2025, the variation is roughly 7.3%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the five-year forecast period from 2024 to 2028 is approximately 3.52%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Changes in global trade policies, especially those impacting India’s import regulations.
Technological advancements in recycling processes that could affect the demand for imported waste fibres.
Economic factors, such as the overall health of the textile industry in India, which may influence import volumes.
Environmental policies and shifts towards sustainable practices, which could either increase or decrease reliance on man-made fibre waste imports.