Global Nonwoven Materials Market is estimated to be valued at USD 50.68 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 79.79 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage
Report Details
Base Year:
2024
Market Size in 2025:
USD 50.68 Bn
Historical Data for:
2020 To 2024
Forecast Period:
2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:
6.70%
2032 Value Projection:
USD 79.79 Bn
Figure. Nonwoven Materials Market Share (%), By Region 2025
Nonwoven materials are engineered fabrics that are made by bonding or interlocking fibers using a mechanical, thermal, or chemical process. These differ from woven fabrics which are produced by weaving together yarns or threads. Nonwoven materials find wide applications across various end-use industries such as construction, hygiene, medical, and filtration due to properties such as absorbency, dust resistance, and durability. Growing demand from hygiene products sector along with rapid urbanization and infrastructure development can boost demand for nonwoven materials globally. However, fluctuating prices of raw materials can hamper the market growth during the forecast period. Nonwoven materials are used to manufacture automobile accessories, such as car seat backing, car headliners, and car and motorcycle covers, and this is expected to boost demand for nonwoven materials in the automotive sector.
Market Dynamics:
Global nonwoven materials market growth is driven by factors such as rapid urbanization in developing economies, rising disposable incomes, and growing focus on hygiene products. Rapid infrastructure development activities around the world boosts demand for nonwoven materials from the construction industry. Furthermore, increasing prevalence of hospital-acquired infections boosts need for nonwoven materials in medical textiles. However, volatility in prices of raw materials, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyester, can hamper the market growth. Moreover, stringent environmental regulations regarding the disposal of non-biodegradable nonwoven waste can hamper the market expansion. Technological advancements in manufacturing processes and materials are expected to offer opportunities for market players in the near future.
Key Features of the Study:
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global nonwoven materials market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue growth opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global nonwoven materials market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Berry Global Group, Toray Industries, Inc., Johns Manville, Freudenberg SE, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Ahlstrom-Munksjo Oyj, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, P. H. Glatfelter Company, and Suominen Corporation
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
Global nonwoven materials market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global nonwoven materials market
Detailed Segmentation:
By Material Type
Sodium Polyacrylate Polyester
Nylon
Polypropylene
Polyethylene Terephthalate
Others (Wood Pulp, Bi-component, etc.)
By Technology
Drylaid
Spunlaid
Wetlaid
Others
By Application
Personal Care & Hygiene
Medical
Household
Filtration
Textile
Automotive
Building and Construction
Others
By Region
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East
Africa
Company Profiles
Berry Global Group
Toray Industries, Inc.
Johns Manville
Freudenberg SE
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
Ahlstrom-Munksjo Oyj
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
P.H. Glatfelter Company
Suominen Corporation
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snippet, By Material Type
Market Snippet, By Technology
Market Snippet, By Application
Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Growth in hygiene and medical applications
Increasing use in the construction industry
Rising demand from feminine hygiene products
Restraints
Stringent environmental regulations
High research & development (R&D) cost
Opportunities
Innovations in production technologies
Emerging applications development
Emerging application areas like geotextiles, automotive, etc.
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Recent Trends
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Collaborations
4. Global Nonwoven Materials Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
COVID-19 Epidemiology
Supply Side and Demand Side Analysis
Economic Impact
5. Global Nonwoven Materials Market, By Material Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032(%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Polyester
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Nylon
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Polypropylene
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Polyethylene Terephthalate
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Others (Wood Pulp, Bi-component)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
6. Global Nonwoven Materials Market, By Technology, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032(%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Drylaid
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Spunlaid
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Wetlaid
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
7. Global Nonwoven Materials Market, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032(%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Personal Care & Hygiene
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Medical
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Household
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Filtration
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Textile
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Automotive
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Building and Construction
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
8. Global Nonwoven Materials Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025, 2028, and 2032(%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020 - 2032
Region Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country/Region, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)