The global non-woven fabric market size was worth US$ YY million in 2020 and is estimated to reach US$ YY million by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period (2021-2028)
Non-woven fabrics are broadly described as sheet or web structures bonded collectively by thermally, mechanically or chemically entangled fiber and filaments. It can be made according to needs and requirements such as absorbent, flame resistant, breathable, durable, heat sealable, light, moldable, soft, stable, stiff, tear-resistant, water repellent.
Non-woven fabrics are made in two main ways: felted and bonded. The fabrics use fibers rather than yarns that are laid uniformly or randomly to make web-like layers. They are held together by either the bonding or felting process.
The utilization of non-woven fabrics in the medical field has outpaced woven materials in current years. Non-woven fabrics were proven to be superior products in terms of adaptability, disposability, cost and effectiveness.
The increasing application base in the healthcare and personal care industry and the rising demand for electric vehicles globally are expected to create new opportunities in the market.
The spun-bond technology dominated the market share in 2020 and it is also likely to witness the largest CAGR during the forecast period.
Market Dynamics
Drivers
- Growing demand from healthcare industry due to global COVID-19 outbreak
- Rising demand from electric vehicles
Restraints
- Shortage of raw materials
Opportunities
- Proliferation of new technologies
Proliferation of new technologies
Technological advancements have led the textile industry to witness high growth in non-woven fabrics. In addition, incorporating nanofiber and high-performance material technologies are emerging alternatives to conventional membranes, creating new opportunities for non-woven manufacturers.
The automotive industry is buying into reducing the weight of automobiles as a small solution to improve fuel efficiency and help with the global warming issue, which can be accomplished using non-woven composites.
With the new European directive, over 95 % of automobiles should be recyclable. It means non-woven automobiles should be compostable. Therefore, natural fibers such as flax, kenaf, cotton and their blends need to be explored to advance products that can go into automobiles.
Moreover, most non-durable goods in India are non-woven products and this sector must grow quickly. According to the United States Association of Non-woven Fabrics Industry, the explosion in the number of disposable income groups in India has caused the non-woven industry to register a growth of over 12.4%.
Geographical Analysis
Middle East and Africa Non-Woven Fabric market valued US$ YY million in 2020 and is estimated to reach US$ YY million by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period.
An increase in hospital-acquired infection (HAI) is driving demand for medical non-woven across the Middle East and Africa region. The Middle East and Africa medical non-woven markets are predicted to increase significantly from 2020 to 2028. After the Covid-19 incident, there is much space for growth in the non-woven sector in Africa and the Middle East if it is correctly targeted.
Due to the current Covid-19 situation, the disposable non-woven segment will be the industry's torchbearer of success for emerging markets and developed economies within the entire non-woven industry. Africa has much promise for non-woven fabrics because of the medical and hygiene industries and the polymers industry.
Furthermore, the filtration, medical/surgical and construction industries are predicted to grow faster in the middle east and Africa region than in the rest of the economy. In all circumstances, non-woven will profit from expanded market penetration, displacing non-woven textiles in most cases. Manufacturing and building activity will benefit non-woven used as filtration media, geotextiles and roofing.
The non-woven industry's potential in Africa has encouraged some overseas producers to invest. For instance, PFNon-wovens, a Czech non-woven fabric company, is expanding its South African business in Cape Town and has committed to investing at least US$ 42.3 million.
Kenya is East Africa's most economically developing country, with a GDP (Gross Domestic Product) that accounts for half of the region's total. It is East Africa's largest importer of non-woven raw materials and finished items. Non-woven bags became the popular option after the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources outlawed plastic bags.
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