Nonwoven Fabric Market by Types (Polyester, Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Rayon, and Other Materials), End-Users (Construction, Textiles, Healthcare, Automotive, and End-users Industries), and Regions (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2021 – 2028
The nonwoven fabric market size was valued at USD 31,220 million in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 35,780 million by 2028 at a CAGR of 2.3% during the forecast period. Growth of the market is attributed to technological advancements, new product developments and rising awareness among consumers and their pace in adopting nonwoven goods.
Nonwoven fabric made from staple fiber and long fibers, bonded together by chemical, mechanical, heat or by solvent treatment. Nonwoven fabric is mainly used in textile and automotive industries. It is light weight and comfortable while using. Apart from industries and automobile industries, nonwoven fabric is used in healthcare industry as well. Increasing disposable income has triggered the market. As Covid -19 pandemic has hit the world, the demand for nonwoven fabric has increased. Most of it is used for the manufacturing of N95 mask. Type of technology used for the manufacturing nonwoven fabric is spun-bond, wet-laid, dry-laid, and other technologies. Spun bond fabric combines the production of fabric with the production of filaments. High process efficiencies and excellent properties of these fabrics have made them acceptable in different areas. Controlling the structure and properties of the fabric is a difficult task as there are several process parameters affecting fabric properties besides the structure and properties of the filaments.
Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- Increasing demand from various industries is anticipated to drive the market during the forecast period.
- Rapid growth of medical industries is the key factor driving the market during the forecast period.
- High cost of manufacturing is projected to hamper the market.
- Development in technology is anticipated to create immense opportunities for the market players.
Scope of the Report
The report on the nonwoven fabric market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
| Attributes | Details |
| Report Title | Nonwoven Fabric Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
| Base Year | 2021 |
| Historic Data | 2019–2020 |
| Forecast Period | 2021–2028 |
| Segmentation | Types (Polyester, Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Rayon, and Other Materials), End-Users (Construction, Textiles, Healthcare, Automotive, and End-users Industries) |
| Regional Scope | Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
| Report Coverage | Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
| Key Players Covered in the Report | DowDuPont Inc, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, P. H. Glatfelter Company, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Toray Industries, and Freudenberg SE. |
Market Segment Insights:
The polyester segment is estimated to expand at a rapid pace
Based on types, the nonwoven fabric market is segregated into polyester, polypropylene and polyethylene. The polyester segment is expected to expand at a high CAGR during the forecast period; due to its easy maintenance as compared to other materials. Polyester is a synthetic fiber derived from coal, air, water, and petroleum.
Polyethylene fabrics are often used to make carpets. The term olefin is used to refer to fabrics made of polyethylene or polypropylene. Polyethylene fibers are commonly used to make twine, rope, carpets, the interior upholstery of automobiles, and shopping carry-out bags.
The health care segment is anticipated to hold a major market share during the forecast period
On the basis of end-users, the nonwoven fabric market is segmented into construction, textiles, healthcare, automotive, and end-users industries. Ongoing Covid-19 pandemic affected all the countries across the world, the need for industrial and medical protective gear has never been so high. This subsequently surges the demand for nonwoven fabric. Nonwoven fabric is used to make various products in the healthcare industry, such as 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. Increasing surgeries and the construction of new medical facilities are the primary factors driving the market.
The market in Asia Pacific is projected to hold a major market share
In terms of regions, the nonwoven fabric market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. The market in Asia Pacific holds a major market share. Increasing birthrate in China and India with growing income level is expected to drive the market. The unique functional properties offered by nonwoven fabrics, such as hygiene and safety, cost-effectiveness, durability, strength, lightweight, versatility, user-friendliness, environmental-friendliness, and logistical convenience is estimated to boost the market.
Segments
Segments Covered in the Report
The nonwoven fabric market is segmented on the basis of
Types
- Polyester
- Polypropylene
- Polyethylene
- Rayon
- Other Materials
End-users
- Construction
- Textiles
- Healthcare
- Automotive
- End-users Industries
Regions
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
Key Players
- DowDuPont Inc
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation
- P. H. Glatfelter Company
- Asahi Kasei Corporation
- Toray Industries
- Freudenberg SE
Competitive Landscape
The major players in the nonwoven fabric market include DowDuPont Inc, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, P. H. Glatfelter Company, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Toray Industries, and Freudenberg SE.
Several companies are engaging in mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships to extend their market share. Moreover they are focusing on expanding their product portfolio to leverage their market position.
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Nonwoven Fabric Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
4.1.2. Market Definition
4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
4.2.1. Industry Outlook
4.3. Nonwoven Fabric Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Nonwoven Fabric Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Nonwoven Fabric Market Forecast
4.5.1. Nonwoven Fabric Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Nonwoven Fabric Market Size (000’ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Nonwoven Fabric Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Nonwoven Fabric Market Analysis and Forecast by Types
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
5.3. Nonwoven Fabric Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
5.3.1. Polyester
5.3.2. Polypropylene
5.3.3. Polyethylene
5.3.4. Rayon
5.3.5. Other Materials
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Types
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Types
6. Global Nonwoven Fabric Market Analysis and Forecast by End Users
6.1. Market Trends
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
6.3. Nonwoven Fabric Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
6.3.1. Construction
6.3.2. Textiles
6.3.3. Healthcare
6.3.4. Automotive
6.3.5. End-users Industries
6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by End Users
6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by End Users
7. Global Nonwoven Fabric Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1. Market Trends
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
7.3. Nonwoven Fabric Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
7.3.1. North America
7.3.2. Latin America
7.3.3. Europe
7.3.4. Asia Pacific
7.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
7.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
7.6. Global Nonwoven Fabric Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
8. North America Nonwoven Fabric Market Analysis and Forecast
8.1. Introduction
8.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
8.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
8.2. North America Nonwoven Fabric Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
8.2.1. U.S.
8.2.2. Canada
8.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
8.4. North America Nonwoven Fabric Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
8.4.1. Polyester
8.4.2. Polypropylene
8.4.3. Polyethylene
8.4.4. Rayon
8.4.5. Other Materials
8.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
8.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
8.7. North America Nonwoven Fabric Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
8.7.1. Construction
8.7.2. Textiles
8.7.3. Healthcare
8.7.4. Automotive
8.7.5. End-users Industries
8.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
8.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
8.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
8.10.1. By Country
8.10.2. By Product Type
8.10.3. By Application
8.11. North America Nonwoven Fabric Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. Latin America Nonwoven Fabric Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
9.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
9.2. Latin America Nonwoven Fabric Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. Brazil
9.2.2. Mexico
9.2.3. Rest of Latin America
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. Latin America Nonwoven Fabric Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
9.4.1. Polyester
9.4.2. Polypropylene
9.4.3. Polyethylene
9.4.4. Rayon
9.4.5. Other Materials
9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
9.7. Latin America Nonwoven Fabric Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
9.7.1. Construction
9.7.2. Textiles
9.7.3. Healthcare
9.7.4. Automotive
9.7.5. End-users Industries
9.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
9.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
9.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.10.1. By Country
9.10.2. By Product Type
9.10.3. By Application
9.11. Latin America Nonwoven Fabric Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Europe Nonwoven Fabric Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
10.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Europe Nonwoven Fabric Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. Germany
10.2.2. France
10.2.3. Italy
10.2.4. U.K.
10.2.5. Spain
10.2.6. Russia
10.2.7. Rest of Europe
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Europe Nonwoven Fabric Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
10.4.1. Polyester
10.4.2. Polypropylene
10.4.3. Polyethylene
10.4.4. Rayon
10.4.5. Other Materials
10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
10.7. Europe Nonwoven Fabric Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
10.7.1. Construction
10.7.2. Textiles
10.7.3. Healthcare
10.7.4. Automotive
10.7.5. End-users Industries
10.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
10.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
10.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.10.1. By Country
10.10.2. By Product Type
10.10.3. By Application
10.11. Europe Nonwoven Fabric Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Asia Pacific Nonwoven Fabric Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
11.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
11.2. Asia Pacific Nonwoven Fabric Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1. China
11.2.2. Japan
11.2.3. South Korea
11.2.4. India
11.2.5. Australia
11.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.4. Asia Pacific Nonwoven Fabric Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
11.4.1. Polyester
11.4.2. Polypropylene
11.4.3. Polyethylene
11.4.4. Rayon
11.4.5. Other Materials
11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
11.7. Asia Pacific Nonwoven Fabric Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
11.7.1. Construction
11.7.2. Textiles
11.7.3. Healthcare
11.7.4. Automotive
11.7.5. End-users Industries
11.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
11.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
11.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
11.10.1. By Country
11.10.2. By Product Type
11.10.3. By Application
11.11. Asia Pacific Nonwoven Fabric Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
12. Middle East & Africa Nonwoven Fabric Market Analysis and Forecast
12.1. Introduction
12.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
12.1.3. Middle East & Africa Average Pricing Analysis
12.2. Middle East & Africa Nonwoven Fabric Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
12.2.1. Saudi Arabia
12.2.2. South Africa
12.2.3. UAE
12.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
12.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.4. Middle East & Africa Nonwoven Fabric Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
12.4.1. Polyester
12.4.2. Polypropylene
12.4.3. Polyethylene
12.4.4. Rayon
12.4.5. Other Materials
12.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
12.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
12.7. Middle East & Africa Nonwoven Fabric Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
12.7.1. Construction
12.7.2. Textiles
12.7.3. Healthcare
12.7.4. Automotive
12.7.5. End-users Industries
12.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
12.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
12.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
12.10.1. By Country
12.10.2. By Product Type
12.10.3. By Application
12.11. Middle East & Africa Nonwoven Fabric Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
13. Competition Landscape
13.1. Global Nonwoven Fabric Market: Market Share Analysis
13.2. Nonwoven Fabric Distributors and Customers
13.3. Nonwoven Fabric Market: Competitive Dashboard
13.4. Company Profiles (Details: Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
13.4.1. DowDuPont Inc
13.4.2. Kimberly-Clark Corporation
13.4.3. P. H. Glatfelter Company
13.4.4. Asahi Kasei Corporation
13.4.5. Toray Industries
13.4.6. Freudenberg SE
Segments Covered in the Report
The nonwoven fabric market is segmented on the basis of
Types
- Polyester
- Polypropylene
- Polyethylene
- Rayon
- Other Materials
End-users
- Construction
- Textiles
- Healthcare
- Automotive
- End-users Industries
Regions
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
Key Players
- DowDuPont Inc
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation
- P. H. Glatfelter Company
- Asahi Kasei Corporation
- Toray Industries
- Freudenberg SE
The major players in the nonwoven fabric market include DowDuPont Inc, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, P. H. Glatfelter Company, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Toray Industries, and Freudenberg SE.
Several companies are engaging in mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships to extend their market share. Moreover they are focusing on expanding their product portfolio to leverage their market position.
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