Webbing Global Market Report 2026

Webbing refers to strong, tightly woven cloth that is thin and commonly used for straps or upholstery. It is highly versatile and can replace materials such as steel wire, rope, or chain in various applications. Webbing is used in products such as belts, straps, seat belts, and airbags, and finds applications in furniture manufacturing, military gear, automotive safety equipment, parachuting, and other industries.

The main types of webbing include nylon, polyester, polypropylene, carbon fibers, para-aramid fibers, and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). Nylon webbing is known for its high strength and has a stretch capacity of around 2% of its length. Polyester webbing is favored for its exceptional strength, with each inch capable of bearing between 3,000 and 6,000 pounds. Polypropylene webbing is lightweight and easy to clean, used in diverse applications such as dog collars, leashes, luggage, health-related products, sporting goods, and tote bags. Carbon fiber webbing is employed to reinforce and stabilize foundation walls due to its low thermal expansion, high-temperature tolerance, chemical resistance, low weight, high tensile strength, and stiffness, making it suitable for military and sporting goods applications. Para-aramid fibers find use in flame-resistant and heat-protective clothing, helmets, body armor, composite materials, air filter fabrics, ropes, optical fiber cables, sailcloth, sporting equipment, drumheads, reinforced concrete, and thermoplastic pipes. Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a strong, light, and thin webbing made from traditional fibers, ideal for applications requiring high strength and low stretch, particularly in environments where corrosion is a concern. These webbings are utilized across various industries, including automotive, military, industrial, sporting goods, and others.

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 webbing market by increasing costs of imported synthetic fibers, aramid materials, carbon fibers, and specialized weaving machinery. Automotive, defense, and industrial manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported high-performance fibers, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on export-oriented textile production. These tariffs are increasing material costs and affecting contract pricing. However, they are also encouraging domestic fiber production, regional textile innovation, and localized manufacturing of advanced webbing products.

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The webbing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.71 billion in 2025 to $5.18 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of automotive safety regulations, increased military equipment demand, expansion of furniture manufacturing, rising use in industrial lifting applications, availability of synthetic fiber materials.

The webbing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.48 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of electric vehicle safety components, rising demand for high-performance textiles, expansion of aerospace and defense applications, increasing focus on recyclable webbing materials, growth of advanced composite webbing solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of high-strength synthetic webbing, rising demand for lightweight safety materials, expansion of webbing applications in automotive safety systems, growing adoption of advanced fiber technologies, enhanced focus on load-bearing performance.

The expanding aerospace and defense industry is anticipated to drive the growth of the webbing market in the coming years. This industry includes the development, production, and maintenance of aerospace systems, such as aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, rockets, and their associated components. Webbing is extensively used within this sector for applications like load-bearing straps, harnesses, and restraints, contributing to structural integrity, safety, and performance in various aircraft and military equipment. For instance, in September 2024, the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), a U.S.-based trade association, reported that the U.S. aerospace and defense sector reached a significant milestone in 2023, generating over $955 billion in sales, which represents a 7.1 percent growth compared to the previous year. Therefore, the growth of the aerospace and defense industry is driving the expansion of the webbing market.

Major companies operating in the webbing market are emphasizing the development of innovative solutions, such as eco-friendly webbing materials, to improve durability, safety, and sustainability across various applications. Eco-friendly webbing materials are sustainable, non-toxic, and recyclable textile straps produced from materials such as recycled polyester, organic cotton, or biodegradable fibers that help minimize environmental impact. For example, in October 2023, GALE Pacific, an Australia-based manufacturing company, introduced eco-friendly PVC-free materials, including Ecobanner, a printable fabric with 100% closed-loop recycling capability, and Apex, a waterproof solution designed for use in entertainment and hospitality environments. These sustainable materials are intended to support businesses in reducing their environmental footprint while maintaining high levels of performance and durability. The product launch further strengthens GALE Pacific's commitment to developing innovative and recyclable alternatives that promote the transition toward more sustainable commercial applications.

In August 2025, Inka Oy, a Finland-based producer of woven and braided webbings, cords, elastic bands, and narrow fabrics, acquired Manilla Oy for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Inka seeks to reinforce its position as a leading supplier of webbing and rope products by broadening its portfolio to incorporate Manilla's rope and binding and fastening solutions. Manilla Oy is a Finland-based company that offers ropes and binding and fastening products closely associated with the webbing and narrow-fabric market.

Major companies operating in the webbing market are Autoliv Inc., ITW Nexus Advanced Material Components, Jiangsu Daxin Webbing Co Ltd., Glen Raven Inc., Jacquard Products LLC, NTX Group, Viking Web Corporation, Centrex Plastics LLC, Bally Ribbon Mills, Southern Weaving LLC, BioThane Coated Webbing Corp, Murdock Webbing Company Inc., American Cord and Webbing Co Inc., Belt Tech Inc., Oppermann Webbing Inc., Advantage Plastic Products Inc., Sturges Manufacturing Inc., Webbing Products Pty Ltd., Tennessee Webbing Products, Narrowtex Pty Ltd., National Webbing Products Co, Ohio Plastics Company, E. Oppermann GmbH, Narricot Industries L.P., Leedon Webbing Co Inc., Strait Manufacturing Services, Grosgrain and Nylon Webbing Corp, Cotton Webbing Co, Paramount Webbing Inc., Cleveland Webbing Mills Co

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the webbing market in 2025. North America is the second-largest market in the webbing market report. The regions covered in the webbing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

The webbing market consists of sales of jute, rubber, flat webbing, and tubular webbing. 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.

Webbing Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses webbing market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product: Nylon; Polyester; Polypropylene; Carbon Fibers; P-Aramid Fibers; Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
• 2) By Material: Natural; Man-made
• 3) By Application: Automotive; Military; Industrial; Sporting Goods; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Nylon: Type 6 Nylon; Type 66 Nylon
• 2) By Polyester: Regular Polyester; High Tenacity Polyester
• 3) By Polypropylene: Homopolymer Polypropylene; Copolymer Polypropylene
• 4) By Carbon Fibers: High-Strength Carbon Fibers; Intermediate Modulus Carbon Fibers
• 5) By P-Aramid Fibers: Kevlar; Twaron
• 6) By Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE): Dyneema; Spectra
• Companies Mentioned: Autoliv Inc.; ITW Nexus Advanced Material Components; Jiangsu Daxin Webbing Co Ltd.; Glen Raven Inc.; Jacquard Products LLC; NTX Group; Viking Web Corporation; Centrex Plastics LLC; Bally Ribbon Mills; Southern Weaving LLC; BioThane Coated Webbing Corp; Murdock Webbing Company Inc.; American Cord and Webbing Co Inc.; Belt Tech Inc.; Oppermann Webbing Inc.; Advantage Plastic Products Inc.; Sturges Manufacturing Inc.; Webbing Products Pty Ltd.; Tennessee Webbing Products; Narrowtex Pty Ltd.; National Webbing Products Co; Ohio Plastics Company; E. Oppermann GmbH; Narricot Industries L.P.; Leedon Webbing Co Inc.; Strait Manufacturing Services; Grosgrain and Nylon Webbing Corp; Cotton Webbing Co; Paramount Webbing Inc.; Cleveland Webbing Mills Co
• 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,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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