In 2024 the global consumption of nonwovens for filtration is 826,500 tonnes
Growth rates for 2024-29 are 5.9% (volume) and 10.7% (value)
Covid-19 has had a lasting impact on the industry, increasing standards of nonwovens for filtration globally. The evolution of these standards is continuing to drive growth rates in sales value. This data, combined with factors such as inflation, energy supply issues, sustainability, global oversupply, and changing performance needs, has been used to predict an overall increase in value growth but a decrease in volume growth rates.
Filtration is the process of removing solid particles from a liquid or gas through the use of a filter - in this case a nonwoven material - that allows flow of the fluid alone. Filtration is the second largest end-use market for durable nonwovens and the third largest market for nonwovens overall. They are categorised in this report by process, material type and end use, with a specific focus on liquid filtration and air/gas filtration.
This report is essential to:
Suppliers of raw materials and nonwovens
Machinery and equipment suppliers
Filtration manufacturers
Table of Contents
Executive summary
Introduction and methodology
Objectives
Scope
Methodology
Definitions
Key drivers and trends
Introduction
Nonwovens for filtration supply chain
Key drivers and trends
Changing performance requirements
Supply/demand profiles
Regulatory Issues
Global conflicts
Global economies
Filtration market by process
Introduction
Nonwoven processes
Spunlaid
SMS (spunbond/ meltblown/spunbond)
Spunbond
Meltblown
Drylaid
Needlepunch
Spunlace
Carded
Airlaid
Wetlaid
Other
Process trends in filtration market segments
Filtration market by material type
Introduction
Analysis of raw materials in nonwovens
Fibres
Polyester fibre
Polypropylene fibre
Bicomponent fibre
Wood pulp
Fluff pulp
Specialty paper pulp
Rayon/lyocell
Rayon
Lyocell
Others
Polymers
Polypropylene polymer
Polyester polymer
Polyethylene polymer
Other polymers
Latex binders
Standard latex binder
Specialty latex binder
Raw material trends in filtration market segments
Filtration market by end-use
Introduction
Air/gas filtration
Automotive/transportation engine air filters
Cabin air filters
HVAC
Industrial
Dust filters
All other industrial filters
Medical
Face masks
Antibacterial
Other air/gas
Liquid Filtration
Water
Potable water
Desalination
Wastewater
High pressure jets
Automotive/transportation
Fuel filter
Oil filter
Other
Food and beverage
Coffee filter
Tea bags
Hot oil
Other
Medical/pharmaceutical
Hydraulic fluids
Other liquid filters
Filtration market by region
Introduction
North America
Analysis
Nonwovens consumption for filtration in North America
Air/gas filtration
Liquid filtration
South America
Analysis
Nonwovens consumption for filtration in South America
Air/gas filtration
Liquid filtration
Europe
Analysis
Nonwovens consumption in Europe
Nonwovens consumption for filtration by country/ region