根据来自东京的日本化学纤维协会的报道,日本的化学纤维产量2012年下降了4.1%,为98万t。其中合成纤维下降了4.9%,降至81.23万t;而纤维素纤维则稳定在16.78万t(表1)。聚酯长丝产量下降7.6%。服装行业消费水平总体较低。汽车行业中,与汽车座椅及橡胶制品相关材料的市场充满活力,而轮胎帘子线则市场遇冷。聚酯短纤产量下降3.6%。纺织应用领域中, According to the Japan Chemical Fiber Association from Tokyo, chemical fiber production in Japan dropped 4.1% in 2012 to 980,000 t. Synthetic fibers decreased by 4.9% to 812,300 t while cellulosic fibers stabilized at 167,800 t (Table 1). Polyester filament output fell 7.6%. Apparel industry overall low level of consumption. In the automotive industry, the market for materials related to car seats and rubber products is full of vitality, while the tire cord is on the market. Polyester staple fiber production fell 3.6%. In textile applications,