Nonwoven Materials Market, By Material Type, By Technology, By Application, By Geography

Description

The nonwoven materials Market size is valued at US$ 50.61 Bn in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 74.75 Bn by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% from 2024 to 2031.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2023	Market Size in 2023/2024:	US$ 50.61 Bn
Historical Data for:	2019 to 2023	Forecast Period:	2024 - 2031
Forecast Period 2023/2024 to 2030/2031 CAGR:	5.70%	2030/2031 Value Projection:	US$ 74.75 Bn

Figure 1. Nonwoven Materials Market Share (%), By Region, 2024

The global nonwoven materials market has been witnessing significant growth in the recent years. Nonwoven materials are engineered fabrics that are made by bonding or interlocking fibers using a mechanical, thermal, or chemical process. They differ from woven fabrics which are produced by weaving together yarns or threads. Nonwoven materials find wide applications across various end-use industries, such as construction, hygiene, medical, and filtration, due to properties such as absorbency, dust resistance, and durability. Growing demand from the hygiene products sector along with rapid urbanization and infrastructure development is fueling the demand for nonwoven materials globally. However, fluctuating prices of raw materials may hamper the market growth to some extent during the forecast period. Non-woven materials are used to manufacture automobile accessories, such as car seat backing, car headliners, and car and motorcycle covers, which is expected to drive the demand for nonwoven materials in the automotive sector.

Market Dynamics:

The key drivers propelling the growth of the global nonwoven materials market are rapid urbanization in developing economies, rising disposable incomes, and growing focus on hygiene products. Rapid infrastructure development activities around the world are accelerating the demand for nonwoven materials from the construction industry. Furthermore, the increasing prevalence of hospital-acquired infections is augmenting the need for nonwoven materials in medical textiles. However, volatility in prices of raw materials, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyester, is a major challenge for market players. Moreover, stringent environmental regulations regarding the disposal of non-biodegradable nonwoven waste is hindering the market expansion. On the positive side, technological advancements in manufacturing processes and materials are expected to bring various opportunities for market players over the coming years.

Key Features of the Study:

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global nonwoven materials market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2024-2031), considering 2023 as the base year.
It elucidates potential revenue growth opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.

It profiles key players in the global nonwoven materials market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies.

Key companies covered as a part of this study include Berry Global Group, Toray Industries, Inc., Johns Manville, Freudenberg SE, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Ahlstrom-Munksjo Oyj, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, P. H. Glatfelter Company, and Suominen Corporation.
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
The global nonwoven materials market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global nonwoven materials market.

Detailed Segmentation:

Global Nonwoven Materials Market, By Material Type
- Sodium Polyacrylate Polyester
- Nylon
- Polypropylene
- Polyethylene Terephthalate
- Others (Wood Pulp, Bi-component)
Global Nonwoven Materials Market, By Technology
- Drylaid
- Spunlaid
- Wetlaid
- Others
Global Nonwoven Materials Market, By Application
- Personal Care & Hygiene
- Medical
- Household
- Filtration
- Textile
- Automotive
- Building and Construction
- Others
Global Nonwoven Materials Market, By Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East
- Africa
Top Companies in the Global Nonwoven Materials Market
- Berry Global Group
- Toray Industries, Inc.
- Johns Manville
- Freudenberg SE
- DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
- Ahlstrom-Munksjo Oyj
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation
- H. Glatfelter Company
- Suominen Corporation.

Product Code: CMI307

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Market Snippet, By Material Type
- Market Snippet, By Technology
- Market Snippet, By Application
- Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
- Drivers
Growth in hygiene and medical applications
Increasing use in the construction industry
Rise in demand from feminine hygiene products
- Restraints
Stringent environmental regulations
High research & development (R&D) cost
- Opportunities
Innovations in production technologies
Emerging in applications development
Emerging application areas like geotextiles, automotive, etc.
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Recent Trends
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Collaborations

4. Global Nonwoven Materials Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

COVID-19 Epidemiology
Supply Side and Demand Side Analysis
Economic Impact

5. Global Nonwoven Materials Market, By Material Type, 2019-2031, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2024-2031
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2019 - 2031
- Segment Trends
Polyester
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
Nylon
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
Polypropylene
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
Polyethylene Terephthalate
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
Others (Wood Pulp, Bi-component)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)

6. Global Nonwoven Materials Market, By Technology, 2019-2031, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2024-2031
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2019 - 2031
- Segment Trends
Drylaid
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
Spunlaid
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
Wetlaid
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)

7. Global Nonwoven Materials Market, By Application, 2019-2031, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2024-2031(%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2019 - 2031
- Segment Trends
Personal Care & Hygiene
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
Medical
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
Household
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
Filtration
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
Textile
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
Automotive
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
Building and Construction
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)

8. Global Nonwoven Materials Market, By Region, 2019-2031, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2024-2031(%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2019 - 2031
- Country Trends
North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country/Region, 2019-2031,(US$ Bn)
South Africa
Central Africa
North Africa

9. Competitive Landscape

Company Profile
- Berry Global Group
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
- Toray Industries, Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
- Johns Manville
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
- Freudenberg SE
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
- DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
- Ahlstrom-Munksjo Oyj
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
- H. Glatfelter Company
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
- Suominen Corporation
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
Analyst Views

10. Section

References
Research Methodology
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