The Non-woven Fabric Market Size, Share, Growth and Forecast 2032

The Non-woven Fabric Market Insights

According to a report from Zion Market Research, the global The Non-woven Fabric Market was valued at USD 54.37 Billion in 2023 and is projected to hit USD 92.64 Billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1% during the forecast period 2024-2032. This report explores market strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats. It also provides valuable insights into the market's growth drivers, challenges, and the future prospects that may emerge in the The Non-woven Fabric Market industry over the next decade.

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The Non-woven Fabric Market: Overview

Non-woven fabrics can be understood as sheet or web structures bonded together by entrapping fiber or filaments mechanically, thermally, or chemically. They are of flat, porous sheets made directly from separate fibers or molten plastic or plastic film. The growth of the nonwoven fabrics market is attributed to the increase in demand for nonwoven products & solutions for hygiene, medical, construction, and filtration applications. The non-woven fabric market is segmented by technology, material, end-user industry, and region.

The Non-woven Fabric Market: Growth Factors

Non-woven fabrics are required in the medical, automotive industry, and personal care & healthcare industries. Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus the demand for surgical drapes, PPE kits, masks, gloves, and disposable & reusable surgical gowns has rapidly increased. Non-woven plastic fabric is also utilized in the production of tote bags which are very popular throughout the commercial market. These new tote bags have completely replaced the traditionally used plastic carry bags.

Non-woven fabric is luring automobile producers. It is utilized in the production of car mats, covering materials used in cars, seat covers, window frames, sun shields, and various filters. Several government initiatives to control HAIs (Hospital Acquired Infections) promote the use of nonwoven medical products, such as disposable patient gowns, drapes, and linens that help reduce the spread of HAIs. Higher costs for raw materials moderately hamper the growth of the global nonwoven fabrics market. The market is influenced by swings in consumers’ needs, high oil prices, and global trade patterns. However, the market is expected to grow significantly.

The Non-woven Fabric Market: Segment Analysis Preview

The market is divided into Disposable and Non-disposable under the function segment. Disposable holds the highest share owing to its friendliness to environment and wide acceptance among consumers because of the same reason.

By end-user industry segment, the market is divided into Construction, Textiles, Healthcare, Automotive, and Other End-user Industries. Here, all healthcare and pharmaceuticals hold the highest share owing to diverse use like surgical gowns, aprons, drapes, face mask components, and wound dressings. They are also used in hygiene products, such as sanitary towels, sanitary napkins, tampons, baby diapers, and napkin liners.

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The Non-woven Fabric Market: Regional Analysis Preview

This is attributable to the presence of the largest producer of automobiles. Non-woven fabric is highly demanded in the automotive sector; therefore, its utilization has rapidly risen in this region.

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India, South Korea, and China are the king of the non-woven fabric market. Also, factors like improving the global economy, expanding the working population, and rising domestic demand for hygiene products are likely to lift the market for nonwoven fabrics.

The Non-woven Fabric Market: Key Players & Competitive Landscape

Some of the key players in the non-woven fabric market are:

• Ahlstrom-Munksjo
• Berry Global Inc. (US)
• Glatfelter Company (US)
• DuPont (US)
• Lydall Inc. (US)
• Fitesa
• TWE Group
• Freudenberg Group (Germany)
• PFNonwovens
• AVGOL
• PEGAS
• Fibertex
• Mitsui and Toray

The global non-woven fabric market is segmented as follows:

By Technology

• Spun-bond
• Wet-laid
• Dry-laid
• Others

By Material

• Polyester
• Polypropylene
• Polyethylene
• Rayon
• Others

By Function

• Disposable
• Non-disposable

By End User

• Construction
• Textiles
• Healthcare
• Automotive
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • France
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa