Development prospects of macro synthetic fibers for concrete reinforcement
Driven by the continuous innovation of the global construction industry and the boom in infrastructure construction, the market for crude synthetic fibers for concrete reinforcement is ushering in a period of steady growth. According to the latest survey data from QYResearch, the global market size of crude synthetic fibers for concrete reinforcement has reached US$1.042 billion in 2024, and is expected to climb to US$1.389 billion by 2031, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% during 2025-2031, showing broad development prospects.
1. Crude synthetic fibers: the "invisible guard" for concrete performance upgrade
Crude synthetic fibers for concrete reinforcement are made of polymer materials such as polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), and nylon. With their unique physical and chemical properties, they fundamentally improve the mechanical properties of concrete.
Improve the wear resistance of industrial floors: Automobile manufacturing plants use concrete containing polyethylene crude synthetic fibers to pave workshop floors. After 5 years of use, the degree of wear on the floor is 35% lower than that of ordinary concrete floors, effectively reducing renovation costs.
Improve the fatigue resistance of the road surface and reduce the occurrence of rutting and cracks. In a highway project in California, the service life of the road surface was extended from the original 10 years to 15 years after adding nylon coarse synthetic fibers to the concrete pavement, and the maintenance frequency was reduced by 50%.
The application of prefabricated components, coarse synthetic fibers can improve the molding quality of components and the ability to resist damage during transportation, and increase the qualified rate of components by more than 20%.
2. Sustainable development and development trends
The application of coarse synthetic fibers can reduce the use of steel bars in concrete and reduce the high energy consumption and carbon emissions caused by steel production. At the same time, its characteristics of enhancing the crack resistance of concrete can extend the service life of building structures and reduce resource consumption during maintenance and reconstruction, which is in line with the concept of sustainable development.
In the future, the industry will develop in the direction of high performance, multi-function and intelligence. R&D personnel will focus on developing fiber products with higher strength and better dispersion to meet the needs of special projects such as super high-rise buildings and large-span bridges. At the same time, give the fiber more functions, such as self-repair and conductivity, to expand its application areas.
Driven by a 4.2% compound annual growth rate, the market for crude synthetic fibers for concrete reinforcement will continue to innovate, providing strong support for the high-quality development of the global construction industry.
