Nonwoven Filtration Global Market Report 2026

Nonwoven filtration involves the use of nonwoven porous fabrics composed of a random arrangement of fibers or filaments, providing features such as high filtration efficiency, high permeability, and a reduced tendency for binding. This filtration method is effective in removing ultrafine dust and aerosols to maintain clean air and water.

The primary types of nonwoven filtration include dry-laid nonwoven, melt-blown nonwoven, and wet-laid nonwoven. Dry-laid nonwovens are filters produced using staple fibers sourced by the nonwoven textile industry. These filters can have single or multi-layered configurations. Various technologies, such as spunbond, meltblow, wetlaid, airlaid, thermobond, needlepunch, spunlace, and others, are employed in the production process. Nonwoven filtration finds applications in diverse industries such as transportation, water filtration, food and beverage, HVAC, manufacturing, medical and healthcare, and other end-use sectors.

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 have impacted the nonwoven filtration market by increasing the cost of imported polymers, filtration-grade fibers, and specialized nonwoven production equipment. Higher duties have raised manufacturing costs for air, water, and medical filtration products, particularly affecting Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America where large scale filtration demand exists. These cost pressures have influenced pricing and slowed capacity expansion for smaller producers. At the same time, tariffs have encouraged domestic production of nonwoven materials and supported local manufacturers by improving competitiveness in regional filtration markets.

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The nonwoven filtration market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.35 billion in 2025 to $8.95 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing air pollution levels, growth of industrial manufacturing activities, demand for clean drinking water solutions, expansion of hvac installations, rising use of nonwoven materials in filtration.

The nonwoven filtration market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.9 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stricter environmental regulations, growth in medical and healthcare filtration demand, rising adoption of electric vehicles, expansion of water reuse and recycling projects, advancements in nonwoven manufacturing technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for high efficiency air filtration, growth in meltblown nonwoven adoption, expansion of multi layer filtration media, increasing use of nonwoven filters in water treatment, demand for lightweight and high permeability filters.

The rising incidence of foodborne diseases is expected to significantly drive the growth of the non-thermal pasteurization market going forward. Foodborne illnesses refer to hazardous or infectious conditions resulting from the consumption of contaminated food or water. Non-thermal pasteurization methods eliminate or deactivate harmful microorganisms in food products that cause such illnesses. For example, in December 2023, according to the European Food Safety Authority, an Italy-based public agency, foodborne zoonotic diseases caused by bacteria such as Campylobacter, Salmonella, Yersinia, E. coli, and Listeria pose a major global public health concern, with the European Union reporting more than 350,000 cases annually, although the actual count is believed to be higher. Therefore, the growing number of foodborne disease cases is driving the non-thermal pasteurization market.

Major companies operating in the non-thermal pasteurization market are concentrating on the development of advanced and compact pasteurizers to reinforce their market position. An advanced and compact pasteurizer is specialized equipment used in the food and beverage sector to pasteurize products such as milk, beer, and other beverages, eliminating harmful bacteria and extending shelf life. For instance, in October 2023, IDD Process & Packaging, a US-based manufacturer, designer, and supplier of keg processing machinery, introduced the RP-1 Rotary Pasteurizer, a compact and efficient solution designed for small brewers and craft beverage producers. This state-of-the-art pasteurizer enables the safe production of non-alcoholic beers and other craft beverages. Its compact footprint makes it particularly suitable for small-scale operations, reflecting IDD's commitment to delivering advanced pasteurization solutions tailored to the craft brewing sector.

In February 2025, Universal Pure Holdings LLC, a US-based provider of high-pressure processing (HPP) food safety and product quality services, acquired the HPP assets of Dora's Naturals for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition enhances Universal Pure's HPP production capabilities and expands its operational footprint throughout the Northeastern United States. Dora's Naturals is a US-based provider of high-pressure processing (HPP) solutions.

Major companies operating in the nonwoven filtration market are Berry Plastics Inc., Ahlstrom-Munksjo Oyj, 3M Company, Cardinal Health Inc., Domtar Corporation, Molnlycke Health Care AB, Mann + Hummel Group, Bondex, Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, Sandler AG nonwoven fabrics, Alkegen, Lydall Inc., Hollingsworth & Vose Company, Johns Manville Corp., Glatfelter Corporation, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, The Woven Experience, Toray Industries Inc., Fibertex Personal Care, Suominen Corporation, Fitesa SA, Avgol Nonwovens, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Mitsui Chemicals Inc., Toyobo Co. Ltd., Kuraray Co. Ltd., FiberVisions Corporation, Pegas Nonwovens Inc., Winner Medical Co., Advanced Fabrics Co. Ltd.

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

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

The nonwoven filtration market includes revenues earned by entities by Hydro-entanglement and non-woven filter cloth. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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.

Nonwoven Filtration 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 nonwoven filtration 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 report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• 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.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Dry Laid Nonwoven; Meltblown Nonwoven; Wet Laid Nonwoven
• 2) By Layer: Single; Multi-Layer
• 3) By Technology: Spunbond; Meltblow; Wetlaid; Airlaid; Thermobond; Needlepunch; Spunlace; Other Technologies
• 4) By End Use Industry: Transportation; Water Filtration; Food And Beverage; HVAC; Manufacturing; Medical And Healthcare; Other End Use Industries
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Dry Laid Nonwoven: Carded Nonwoven; Airlaid Nonwoven
• 2) By Meltblown Nonwoven: Standard Meltblown; Specialty Meltblown
• 3) By Wet Laid Nonwoven: Fiber-Based Wet Laid; Composite Wet Laid
• Companies Mentioned: Berry Plastics Inc.; Ahlstrom-Munksjo Oyj; 3M Company; Cardinal Health Inc.; Domtar Corporation; Molnlycke Health Care AB; Mann + Hummel Group; Bondex; Freudenberg Filtration Technologies; Sandler AG nonwoven fabrics; Alkegen; Lydall Inc.; Hollingsworth & Vose Company; Johns Manville Corp.; Glatfelter Corporation; Kimberly-Clark Corporation; The Woven Experience; Toray Industries Inc.; Fibertex Personal Care; Suominen Corporation; Fitesa SA; Avgol Nonwovens; Asahi Kasei Corporation; Mitsui Chemicals Inc.; Toyobo Co. Ltd.; Kuraray Co. Ltd.; FiberVisions Corporation; Pegas Nonwovens Inc.; Winner Medical Co.; Advanced Fabrics Co. Ltd.
• 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.
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