Non-Woven Fabrics Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Fiber, By End User, By Region and Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Non-Woven Fabrics Market, valued at USD 46.85 Billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.96% to reach USD 62.65 Billion by 2030. Non-woven fabrics are engineered fibrous structures with designed integrity achieved through physical or chemical bonding processes, excluding traditional weaving or knitting. Market growth is driven by strong demand across hygiene and medical applications, supported by rising health awareness and an aging population, alongside increasing usage in automotive and construction sectors. According to EDANA, Greater Europe's nonwovens production rose by 2.6% in 2024 to 2,976,400 tonnes, with hygiene products accounting for 27% of deliveries. INDA reported North American nonwovens capacity reached 5.713 million tonnes in 2023, reflecting expanding output. However, market stability is challenged by raw material price volatility, especially for petroleum-based synthetic polymers, which significantly affect production costs.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 46.85 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 62.65 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	4.96%
Fastest Growing Segment	Polypropylene
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

Key Market Drivers

The increasing demand for personal hygiene products continues to significantly influence the non-woven fabrics market

Growing global populations and expanding elderly demographics continue to drive demand for hygiene products such as baby diapers, adult incontinence items, and feminine care products, all of which rely heavily on non-woven materials for absorbency, softness, and barrier protection. EDANA reported that European hygiene-related nonwoven deliveries reached 803,000 tonnes in 2023. Simultaneously, nonwovens play a vital role in the healthcare sector, where ongoing emphasis on infection prevention sustains demand for products like surgical gowns, drapes, masks, and wound care materials. Deliveries for medical applications in Europe increased by 3.6% in 2023, according to EDANA. This growing demand is reinforced by continued capacity investments and technological advancements, with INDA noting that North American nonwovens shipments reached 5.54 million tonnes in 2023, underscoring the industry's adaptability and essential role across multiple sectors.

Key Market Challenges

A significant challenging factor impeding the expansion of the global non-woven fabrics market is the volatility of raw material prices

The market faces persistent challenges due to fluctuating prices of petroleum-derived polymers, which form the backbone of many non-woven products. Sudden changes in oil and feedstock prices directly impact manufacturing costs, compress margins, and introduce pricing instability for finished goods. This volatility complicates long-term planning, discourages investment, and affects overall market predictability. Although global nonwoven production grew at an annual rate of 5.4% from 2013 to 2023, according to EDANA and INDA, rising and unpredictable input costs remain a major constraint on profitability and sustained growth, making raw material dependence a critical vulnerability for the industry.

Key Market Trends

Sustainable Non-Woven Material Innovation

Sustainability-driven innovation is rapidly shaping the non-wovens landscape, with increased emphasis on bio-based, biodegradable, and recyclable materials. Industry participants are investing heavily in developing environmentally responsible nonwovens aligned with circular economy objectives. Berry Global's 2024 Sustainability Report highlighted a 28.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to its 2019 baseline, surpassing its 2025 target. Demand for sustainable solutions is rising across multiple segments, including building and roofing materials, which recorded 14.2% growth in 2024 according to EDANA. These efforts reflect broader industry momentum toward reducing environmental impact while maintaining high performance standards.

Key Market Players

Ahlstrom Oyj
BERRY GLOBAL INC.
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION
Glatfelter Corporation
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
TORAY INDUSTRIES INC.
Lydall Inc.
Fitesa S.A.
SUOMINEN CORPORATION
Johns Manville Europe GmbH

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Non-Woven Fabrics Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Non-Woven Fabrics Market, By Fiber:

Polyester
Cotton Rayon
Polypropylene
Others

Non-Woven Fabrics Market, By End User:

Disposable Applications
Wipes
Geotextiles
Medical Products
Automotive
Others

Non-Woven Fabrics Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Non-Woven Fabrics Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Fiber (Polyester, Cotton Rayon, Polypropylene, Others)
- 5.2.2. By End User (Disposable Applications, Wipes, Geotextiles, Medical Products, Automotive, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Region
- 5.2.4. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Fiber
- 6.2.2. By End User
- 6.2.3. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Fiber
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By End User
- 6.3.2. Canada Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Fiber
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By End User
- 6.3.3. Mexico Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Fiber
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By End User

7. Europe Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Fiber
- 7.2.2. By End User
- 7.2.3. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Fiber
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By End User
- 7.3.2. France Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Fiber
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By End User
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Fiber
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By End User
- 7.3.4. Italy Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Fiber
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By End User
- 7.3.5. Spain Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Fiber
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By End User

8. Asia Pacific Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Fiber
- 8.2.2. By End User
- 8.2.3. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Fiber
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By End User
- 8.3.2. India Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Fiber
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By End User
- 8.3.3. Japan Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Fiber
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By End User
- 8.3.4. South Korea Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Fiber
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By End User
- 8.3.5. Australia Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Fiber
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By End User

9. Middle East & Africa Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Fiber
- 9.2.2. By End User
- 9.2.3. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Fiber
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By End User
- 9.3.2. UAE Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Fiber
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By End User
- 9.3.3. South Africa Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Fiber
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By End User

10. South America Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Fiber
- 10.2.2. By End User
- 10.2.3. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Fiber
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By End User
- 10.3.2. Colombia Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Fiber
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By End User
- 10.3.3. Argentina Non-Woven Fabrics Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Fiber
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By End User

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Non-Woven Fabrics Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Ahlstrom Oyj
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. BERRY GLOBAL INC.
15.3. KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION
15.4. Glatfelter Corporation
15.5. DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
15.6. TORAY INDUSTRIES INC.
15.7. Lydall Inc.
15.8. Fitesa S.A.
15.9. SUOMINEN CORPORATION
15.10. Johns Manville Europe GmbH