PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1859909
PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1859909
The global market for Non-woven Abrasives was estimated to be worth US$ 1385 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 1965 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Non-woven Abrasives cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Non-woven abrasives are manufactured when abrasive grains are fused with nylon fibers, bonded together with the help of synthetic resins such as phenolic, epoxy, and others. Common abrasives include aluminum oxide, carbides, diamonds, and zirconia. Common nonwoven fabrics include Polyester, polyamide, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, and others. In 2024, global Non-woven Abrasive production reached approximately 654 K MT, with an average global market price of around US$ 2115 per MT.
Non-woven abrasives are surface treatment materials made by bonding abrasive grains such as aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, or ceramic particles onto an open, three-dimensional web of synthetic fibers, typically nylon or polyester. Unlike conventional coated abrasives, non-woven abrasives are flexible, conformable, and provide controlled, consistent finishes without altering the geometry of the workpiece. They are widely used in applications such as deburring, blending, surface cleaning, polishing, and finishing across industries including metalworking, automotive, aerospace, construction, and household maintenance. The global production capacity is about 1,000,000 tons, with relatively modest gross profit margins of 5%-17%, while typical single-line capacities range from 2,000 to 4,000 tons, reflecting the medium-scale nature of production.
The industry chain starts upstream with key raw materials including synthetic fibers, resins, bonding agents, and abrasive grains. In the midstream, these components are processed into non-woven webs, impregnated with resins, and embedded with abrasives through spraying or coating techniques, followed by curing and conversion into rolls, belts, wheels, or hand pads. Downstream, non-woven abrasives are consumed by end-users in manufacturing plants, workshops, and maintenance operations. The supply chain is moderately fragmented, with global leaders providing branded, high-performance products, while regional players often compete on price. Given the low to medium margins, efficient production, process optimization, and product differentiation are critical to sustaining competitiveness.
Market drivers include the rising demand for precision finishing and surface preparation in the automotive and aerospace industries, especially for lightweight metals and composite materials. The growing adoption of stainless steel and aluminum in construction and consumer goods also fuels demand for surface conditioning solutions. Additionally, industrial automation and higher expectations for consistent surface quality are pushing manufacturers toward reliable, durable abrasive products. Environmental and safety considerations also play a role, as non-woven abrasives produce less heat and reduce the risk of workpiece damage compared with traditional grinding methods, further strengthening their position in diverse industrial applications.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Non-woven Abrasives, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Non-woven Abrasives by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Non-woven Abrasives market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K MT) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Non-woven Abrasives.
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Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Non-woven Abrasives manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Non-woven Abrasives in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Non-woven Abrasives in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.