According to the latest data from FiberOrganon, in 2009, the global fiber industry experienced a slight decline of just 1% in total output compared to 2008, reaching 69.61 million tons despite the ongoing financial crisis. Man-made fibers, also known as chemical fibers, accounted for the majority, with an output of 46.255 million tons—an increase of 1.5% year-on-year. In contrast, natural fiber production dropped by 5.7%, totaling 23.356 million tons. This means man-made fibers made up 66.4% of the global fiber output, while natural fibers contributed 33.6%. Among man-made fibers, over 80% are synthetic, with polyester being the dominant type. The global output of polyester fibers reached 31.937 million tons, representing 70% of all man-made fiber production and nearly 45% of the total fiber output worldwide. This highlights the growing dominance of synthetic fibers in the global textile industry. China's mainland emerged as the largest producer of synthetic fibers, with an output of 23.13 million tons in 2009—a 6.7% increase from the previous year. This accounted for 61.2% of the world’s total synthetic fiber production. India followed closely, with a significant 11.6% annual growth, contributing 7.9% to the global market. Meanwhile, traditional producers like the United States and Japan saw sharp declines—15.4% and 26.1%, respectively. In contrast, regions such as China’s Taiwan, South Korea, and Indonesia experienced smaller reductions or even modest growth, leading to an increased share in the global market. These trends indicate a clear shift in the center of synthetic fiber production from developed economies like the U.S., Europe, and Japan to emerging Asian markets, particularly China and India. This transition reflects broader economic and industrial changes shaping the global textile landscape.