Synthetic Rope Market Report 2026

The synthetic rope market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.81 billion in 2025 to $1.95 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of marine and fishing activities, increasing offshore oil and gas operations, rising construction and infrastructure projects, availability of advanced synthetic fibers, growing replacement of natural fiber ropes.

The synthetic rope market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.56 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of high-performance ropes, increasing demand for lightweight lifting solutions, expansion of offshore renewable energy projects, rising use of specialty fibers like dyneema and kevlar, growing focus on rope safety and durability standards. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of high-strength specialty fiber ropes, rising demand from marine and offshore applications, growing adoption in construction and lifting operations, expansion of lightweight high-durability ropes, enhanced focus on uv and abrasion resistance.

The growing consumption of fish is expected to drive the expansion of the synthetic rope market going forward. Fish consumption refers to the intake of fish and seafood as part of the human diet, appreciated for its high-quality protein content and essential nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, which support cardiovascular and overall health. Fish consumption is rising as national demand continues to increase, with consumers increasingly shifting toward healthier animal-protein sources. Rising fish consumption increases the need for durable and sustainable fishing and aquaculture equipment, which in turn boosts the adoption of synthetic ropes due to their high strength, resistance to moisture and chemicals, extended service life, and suitability for intensive commercial fishing operations required to meet growing global seafood demand. For instance, in July 2025, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a France-based intergovernmental economic organization, global apparent per capita consumption of aquatic animal foods is projected to rise to 21.8 kg by 2034, up from 21.1 kg during 2022-2024. Therefore, rising fish consumption is driving the growth of the synthetic rope market.

Major companies operating in the synthetic rope market are increasing their focus on introducing advanced electric wire rope hoists to gain a competitive edge in the market. Electric wire rope hoists are lifting devices powered by electricity that utilize a motor-driven drum to wind a steel cable (wire rope) around it, allowing for the vertical movement of heavy loads in various industrial applications. For instance, in February 2023, Verlinde SAS, a France-based lifting equipment company, launched a new range of synthetic rope electric hoists known as the Eurobloc VF series. These hoists are available in three models: VF3, which can support loads up to 3,200 kg; VF5, designed for loads up to 6,300 kg; and VF10, capable of handling loads up to 20,000 kg. The hoists use ultra-resistant synthetic ropes, specifically Dyneema ropes that are made from polyethylene fiber, which is up to 15 times stronger than steel and 85% lighter. The ropes have a 12-strand anti-rotation weave, and they come in diameters of 7mm (VF3), 8.5mm (VF5), and 12mm (VF10). The hoists offer various features, such as traveling speeds ranging from 5 m/min to 20 m/min, and they meet the EN 13001-1 classification.

In October 2023, River Associates Investments, a US-based management-friendly private equity firm, acquired I&I Sling and Slingmax for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition establishes the combined companies as market leaders in customized synthetic rope solutions and large lift slings for the utility/electric, energy/off-shore, infrastructure/construction, arborist, inland marine, and commercial marine sectors. I&I Sling and Slingmaxis are US-based companies that produce high-performance synthetic rope and rope systems for critical applications.

Major companies operating in the synthetic rope market are Cortland Limited, Samson Rope Technologies Inc., WireCo WorldGroup Inc., Southern Ropes Ltd., Marlow Ropes Ltd., Teufelberger GmbH, Bridon-Bekaert The Ropes Group Ltd., LANEX a.s., Bexco LLC, Katradis Marine Ropes Ind. S.A., Atlantic Braids Ltd., Dong Yang Rope Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Unirope Ltd., Touwfabriek Langman, Tufropes Pvt Ltd., Franklin Braid, Atkins & Pearce Inc., Industrial Splicing and Sling, English Braids Limited, Axiom Cordages Limited, Yale Cordage Inc., American Rope Company, Novabraid, Pujiang Hailian Rope Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Haifeng Rope Technology Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the synthetic rope market in 2025. The regions covered in the synthetic rope market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the synthetic rope market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The synthetic rope market consists of sales of UHMWPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene), aramids, kevlar, twain, Nomex, dacron, and terylene. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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