Pakistan’s Karachi, September 30, 2024: One of the top producers of man-made cellulosic fibre (MMCF) worldwide, Sateri, plans to increase its market share in Pakistan’s expanding Lyocell sector.
Sateri’s emphasis on Lyocell is in line with the growing market for eco-friendly fabrics. By 2030, the present 900,000-ton worldwide Lyocell capacity is expected to increase to 3,200,000 tonnes. “We are witnessing a significant rise in demand for sustainably produced global man-made cellulosic fibres, particularly Lyocell,” said Louis Tsai Tsung Ying, Downstream Business Development Manager, Sateri.
“As we increase our presence in Pakistan, our dedication to innovation and sustainable practices puts us in a position to meet this demand.” In order to improve business ties in Pakistan, he noted, Sateri hosted a customer event with textile producers in Karachi after entering as recently as five years ago.
Sateri executives gave updates on the company’s strategies to increase its market share in Pakistan during the event, which took place in Karachi, and emphasised the distinctive sustainability features of Lyocell.
In Pakistan, Sateri now has 30% of the 50,000-ton Lyocell market.
Made from wood pulp that is supplied responsibly, lyocell is a natural and biodegradable fibre that provides outstanding quality for textiles and personal hygiene products. Sateri can produce more than 2.1 million tonnes in total. The business runs three plants that produce Lyocell fibre with 250,000 tonnes of output capacity per year.
The worldwide forest certification system PEFC-CoC (Chain of Custody) has approved Sateri’s cellulosic fibre facilities, which also satisfy the EU-BAT (Best Available Technology) rules.
Additionally, Sateri attended the 7th International Annual Conference on Textiles and Clothing, which took place in Lahore recently in 2024. “We hope to establish trusting relationships with regional industry stakeholders and investigate cooperative opportunities through important industry events like this one.”
to promote expansion in Pakistan’s lyocell market for the industry’s overall gain,” Mr. Tsai continued. The event, which is hosted by TEXTalk International, focusses on environmentally friendly textile industry solutions. In order to encourage cooperation between regional and global partners and promote sustainable practices, Sateri, a major participant in the sector’s sustainability transition, displayed its Lyocell products.