Global nonwovens industry highlights growth through 2028
Report by EDANA and INDA highlights production and demand growth driven by innovation and sustainability
EDANA and INDA, leading associations in the nonwovens industry, have released the Global Nonwoven Markets Report, A Comprehensive Survey and Outlook, 2023-2028. Now available for purchase on their respective websites, the report provides an in-depth analysis of global supply, demand, and regional trade trends in the sector.
The study forecasts steady growth over the next five years, emphasizing technological advancements, the expansion of end-use applications, and the role of emerging regions in the nonwovens market.
Between 2013 and 2023, global nonwovens production grew at an average annual rate of 5.4%, with significant contributions from the spunlaid and needlepunch processes. China led regional growth, adding 4.5 million tonnes during this period at an impressive annual rate of 9.4%. Meanwhile, segments such as wipes, medical applications, and transportation saw the most rapid expansions in end-use applications.
“The global nonwovens industry is changing in a positive way with moves toward innovation and sustainable products”, said Jacques Prigneaux, EDANA’s market analysis director, and Mark Snider, INDA’s chief market analyst, co-authors of the report.
In addition to production and investment forecasts for North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, the document includes an economic trade analysis, end-use segmentation, and insights into future industry trends.
INDA President Tony Fragnito emphasized the strategic importance of the report: “This Global Nonwoven Markets Report is an essential planning resource for all those involved in strategic planning within the nonwovens supply chain”.
Murat Dogru, EDANA’s General Manager, reinforced the study’s relevance: “Created by the industry for the industry, it stands as a unique, authoritative, and reliable resource on nonwovens data than any other report”.
The report, reflecting decades of expertise and data collection from hundreds of companies, reaffirms the associations’ commitment to promoting sustainable growth and innovation throughout the value chain.
