What is the segmentation of the sisal fiber global market?

Sisal fiber belongs to the class of bast fibers and is extracted from the leaves of the sisal plant. The process of extracting sisal fibers is called decortication in which the leaf is crushed between rollers and then mechanically scraped. After which the fiber is washed and dried for further processing.
The global sisal fiber market can be segmented on the following basis:

• Based on fiber type: On the basis of the type of sisal fiber, the sisal fiber global market has been segmented into Lower Grade Fiber, Medium Grade Fiber and Higher-Grade Fiber.

• Based on applications/end users: On the basis of the type of application or end-uses, the sisal fiber global market has been segmented into Paper Industry, Ropes & Twine Industry, Spin & Carpet Industry, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, Textiles, Construction, and other applications.

• Based on the geographical region: On the basis of the type of geographical region, the sisal fiber global market has been segmented into Asia-Pacific (China, Southeast Asia, India, Japan, Korea, Oceania), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Netherlands, Turkey, Switzerland), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico), Middle East & Africa (GCC, North Africa, South Africa), and South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Peru).

In the last few years, the global market of sisal fiber has witnessed fast growth. For fiber, sisal fiber is cultivated in countries such as Angola, Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, China, Cuba, Haiti, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa, Tanzania, and Thailand. This implies that the regions of Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Europe are the dominating regions in the global market of sisal fiber. The main producers of sisal plants are Brazil, Tanzania, and Kenya. Among these Brazil is the leading exporter of raw fiber as well as manufactured goods.

Some of the major manufacturers of sisal fiber in the global market are SFI Tanzania, REA Vipingo Group, METL Group, Lanktrad, GuangXi Sisal Group, Hamilton Rios, Wild Fibres, International Fiber Corporation, etc.