Spunbond Nonwovens Global Market Report 2026

Spunbond nonwovens are a category of nonwoven fabrics produced through a high-speed spinning process that bonds fibers together. These fabrics serve as a cost-effective and easily processed alternative to traditional woven materials, boasting excellent performance properties.

Two primary classifications of spunbond nonwovens are disposable and non-disposable. Polypropylene, a synthetic thermoplastic polymer derived from propylene monomers through polymerization, is a key material used in their production. Other materials include polyethylene, polyester, and various others. These nonwovens find application in diverse sectors such as agriculture, medical, personal care, hygiene, automotive, and packaging. End-users leverage spunbond nonwovens in various products such as crop covers, face masks, air filters, carry bags, posters, banners, and more. The versatility of these materials makes them integral in meeting the needs of different industries, contributing to their widespread adoption.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the spunbond nonwovens market by increasing costs of imported polypropylene resins, specialty polymers, spunbond machinery, and precision extrusion components. Manufacturing hubs in Asia-Pacific and Europe are most affected due to reliance on cross-border polymer supply chains and imported production equipment. These tariffs are increasing raw material procurement costs and affecting price competitiveness in hygiene and medical segments. However, they are also encouraging local polymer sourcing, domestic capacity expansion, and investments in recycling-based spunbond production to reduce long-term import dependence.

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The spunbond nonwovens market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $16.59 billion in 2025 to $17.81 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in hygiene and medical product consumption, expansion of polypropylene spunbond capacity, rising demand for disposable protective products, increasing use of nonwovens in agriculture, improvements in spunbond manufacturing efficiency.

The spunbond nonwovens market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $23.87 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for biodegradable nonwovens, expansion of healthcare infrastructure, growing use in filtration and automotive interiors, increasing investments in sustainable fabric technologies, higher demand for lightweight technical textiles. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of sustainable nonwoven materials, rising demand for high-performance disposable fabrics, growing use of spunbond in medical and hygiene applications, expansion of lightweight and breathable fabric solutions, enhanced focus on cost-efficient mass production.

The expanding construction sector is anticipated to drive the growth of the spunbond nonwovens market in the future. The construction sector broadly encompasses the planning, design, construction, renovation, and maintenance of buildings, infrastructure, and industrial facilities. Spunbond nonwovens are versatile materials commonly used in the construction industry, particularly as underlayment beneath roofing shingles to protect the roof deck from water damage. They also act as a barrier against air infiltration, enhancing energy efficiency. For example, in August 2024, data from the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based independent producer of official statistics, revealed that total new construction orders rose by 16.5% to £1,771 million ($2,224 million) in Quarter 2 of 2024 compared to Quarter 1 of 2024. This quarterly growth was mainly fueled by increases in private commercial new work and infrastructure new work, which rose by 15.1% (£503 million or $637 million) and 23.4% (£389 million or $490 million), respectively. Thus, the expansion of the construction sector is driving the growth of the spunbond nonwovens market.

Major players in the acrylic rubber sector are actively pursuing collaboration and partnerships to deliver reliable services to their customers. Strategic partnerships involve structured affiliations between two or more commercial enterprises, typically established through one or more business agreements or contracts. For instance, in June 2023, Lenzing AG, an Austria-based chemicals company, entered into a partnership with HangZhou Nbond Nonwovens, a China-based nonwoven fabrics company, to advance global innovation in flushable nonwovens. NBond, a longstanding user of Lenzing's VEOCEL fibers, is known for introducing flushable feminine care products worldwide. The collaboration aims to explore new applications of VEOCEL branded lyocell fibers in flushable nonwovens, addressing evolving consumer needs. Lenzing will provide technical and innovation support, leveraging VEOCEL expertise, while NBond contributes its technical knowledge and consumer brand network. The collaboration focuses on joint product innovation, service optimization, and sustainability, with the goal of expanding the global portfolio of flushable nonwovens, encompassing hygiene and surface cleaning segments.

In December 2024, BCNonwovens SL, a Spain-based provider of nonwoven fabrics and technical textile solutions, acquired Atex USA Inc., a US-based provider of spunbond, meltblown, and composite nonwoven fabrics, for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, BCNonwovens aims to expand its presence in North America and strengthen its global supply of spunbond and other nonwoven materials, enhancing its capacity to serve diverse industrial and technical textile markets.

Major companies operating in the spunbond nonwovens market are Berry Global Inc., Mitsui Chemicals Inc., Asahi Kasei Corporation, Toray Industries Inc., Fitesa SA, Kolon Industries Inc., Mogul Co Ltd., Kuraray Co Ltd., Radici Partecipazioni SpA, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Avgol Ltd., Sunshine Nonwoven Fabric Co Ltd., Pegas Nonwovens SA, Freudenberg Group, Ahlstrom-Munksjo Oyj, Suominen Corporation, Johns Manville Corporation, Fibertex Nonwovens A/S, TWE Group, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Unitika Ltd., Toyobo Co Ltd., Fiberweb (India) Ltd., Zhejiang Kingsafe Group, Wonderful Nonwoven

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the spunbond nonwovens market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global spunbond nonwovens market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the spunbond nonwovens market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the spunbond nonwovens market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The spunbond nonwovens market consists of sales of dry-laid, air-laid, and wet-laid nonwovens. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Disposable; Non-Disposable
• 2) By Material: Polypropylene; Polyethylene; Polyester; Other Materials
• 3) By Application: Crop Cover; Face Mask; Air Filters; Carry Bags; Posters And Banners; Other Applications
• 4) By End-User Industry: Agriculture; Medical; Personal Care And Hygiene; Automotive; Packaging; Other End-User Industries
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Disposable: Medical And Healthcare Products; Hygiene Products; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Industrial Wipes
• 2) By Non-Disposable: Geotextiles; Construction Fabrics; Automotive Interiors; Home Textiles And Furnishings
• Companies Mentioned: Berry Global Inc.; Mitsui Chemicals Inc.; Asahi Kasei Corporation; Toray Industries Inc.; Fitesa SA; Kolon Industries Inc.; Mogul Co Ltd.; Kuraray Co Ltd.; Radici Partecipazioni SpA; Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Avgol Ltd.; Sunshine Nonwoven Fabric Co Ltd.; Pegas Nonwovens SA; Freudenberg Group; Ahlstrom-Munksjo Oyj; Suominen Corporation; Johns Manville Corporation; Fibertex Nonwovens A/S; TWE Group; DuPont de Nemours Inc.; Unitika Ltd.; Toyobo Co Ltd.; Fiberweb (India) Ltd.; Zhejiang Kingsafe Group; Wonderful Nonwoven
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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