Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabrics Market size was over USD 33.67 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to exceed USD 68.97 billion by the end of 2037, growing at over 5.8% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of polypropylene nonwoven fabrics is evaluated at USD 35.21 billion.
The primary growth factor of the global polypropylene nonwoven fabrics market is the rapid expansion of the textile industry. The expanding textile industry indicates the rising power to escalate the production rate of polypropylene nonwoven fabrics. As per recent reports, the revenue generated by the global textile industry stood at USD 900 billion in the year 2018. It is further projected to reach approximately USD 1,250 billion by 2024, with a steady CAGR of nearly 5%.
Polypropylene nonwoven fabrics have many added benefits such as strong impermeability, high tensile strength, flexibility, and good stability. These benefits are expected to propel the demand for polypropylene nonwoven fabrics in various end-use industries such as automotive, healthcare, hygiene, furnishings, geotextiles, and others in the upcoming years. Furthermore, the increase in the prevalence of diseases is also estimated to increase the sales of polypropylene nonwoven fabrics as it is being used to prepare medical products and hygiene items which are imperative in the treatment process of diseases and illnesses. In addition to the aforementioned factors, the rapid growth in the automotive industry and the adoption of polypropylene nonwoven fabrics for making durable and lightweight automotive components are projected to bring favorable opportunities for the expansion of the market size. Moreover, the recent development of advanced polypropylene nonwoven fabrics that could be used in a wide range of industries is forecasted to create a positive outlook for market growth in the next few years.
Growth Drivers
Growing Global Healthcare Sector – The growing number of diseases, illnesses, and disorders are putting a burden on the global economy which brings the need for polypropylene nonwoven fabrics for producing healthcare essentials such as face masks, isolation gowns, drapes, single-use caps, shoes, head covers, and others. Thus, the swift expansion of the global healthcare sector is estimated to attract lucrative growth opportunities for market growth in the forecast period. Recent data has revealed that the global healthcare segment is expected to grow with a steady CAGR of 10% and reach approximately USD 93 billion in 2027.
Quick Growth in the Global Automotive Industry – The characteristics of polypropylene nonwoven fabrics such as high durability, increased absorbency, resistance to heat and flames, liquid repellence, better thermal and acoustic insulation, protection against bacteria, and washability has propelled the demand for polypropylene nonwoven fabrics for manufacturing lightweight and efficient vehicles for mobility. Thus, the rapid growth in the automotive industry is projected to fuel the growth of the global polypropylene nonwoven fabrics in the assessment period. The latest report suggests that the revenue generation by the global automotive industry to reach approximately USD 9 trillion by 2030.
Rising Awareness Regarding Personal Hygiene – Owing to the spread of pandemics, epidemics, and other illnesses, people are focusing more on personal hygiene and grooming. As a result, the demand for polypropylene nonwoven fabric is anticipated to grow as it is used to produce personal protective equipment. Thus, the enlargement of the hygiene market is estimated to push forward the growth of the market by the end of the analysis period. Recently, it was calculated that the global personal hygiene industry generated a revenue of almost USD 525 billion in 2021 and is estimated to grow further and reach approximately USD 720 billion by 2030.
Increased Spending by Companies in R&D Activities – With the recent augmentation of various industries, major key players and governments of different nations are spending money on research and development activities for developing high-quality polypropylene nonwoven fabrics. Thus, the high investment in the R&D sector is anticipated to boost market growth during the forecast period. As to World Bank, Global Research and Development expenditure accounted for 2.63% of the total GDP in 2020. This was a rise from 2.13% of the total GDP in 2017.
Challenges
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2024 |
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2025-2037 |
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CAGR |
5.8% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 33.67 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 68.97 billion |
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End-user (Hygiene, Industrial, Medical, Geotextiles, Furnishings, Carpet, Agriculture, Automotive)
The global polypropylene nonwoven fabrics market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by end-user into hygiene, industrial, medical, geotextiles, furnishings, carpet, agriculture, automotive, and others. Out of these segments, the medical segment is attributed to garner the highest market share by the end of 2037. The major factor for the segment expansion is the rising case of chronic and acute diseases across the world which requires safe and efficient medical equipment such as gowns, caps, masks, gloves, and others which generates the need for polypropylene nonwoven fabrics owing to its various advantages. The data published in 2023 stated that in the United States, approximately 133 million suffer from at least one chronic disease including hypertension, heart disease, and arthritis. Furthermore, this figure is estimated to grow rapidly and reach around 170 million by 2037. In addition, the increased focus on enhancing the infrastructure of the medical sector has propelled the key players to invest in developing enhanced equipment and products such as disposable protective apparel made with polypropylene nonwoven fabrics is also estimated to create a positive outlook for segment growth in the upcoming years.
Product (Spunbound, Staples, Meltblown, Composite)
The global polypropylene nonwoven fabrics market is also segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by product into spun bound, staples, melt-blown, and composite. Out of these four segments, the spun bound segment is projected to hold the most significant share with a remarkable CAGR value during the forecast period. The primary factor attributed to segment growth is the high demand for spun bound polypropylene nonwoven fabrics in numerous end-use industries owing to its advantages such as low cost and eco-friendly. These types of fabrics are manufactured through the process of fiber spinning, integration of web formation, and bonding process which results in high-quality fabric that is durable, flexible, and resistant to harsh conditions. This factor is anticipated to drive segment growth in the upcoming years. It has also found its application in the personal care and hygiene industry owing to its softness, liquid repellence, and absorbent features which are estimated to bring opportunities for segment expansion.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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North American Market Forecast
The North America polypropylene nonwoven fabrics market, amongst the market in all the other regions, is projected to hold the largest market share by the end of 2037. The major factor that is projected to expand the market size in the North American region is the rising utilization of polypropylene nonwoven fabrics in manufacturing medical items along with the rapid expansion of the healthcare industry and increased healthcare expenditure of the people in the region. According to the data from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, national Medicare spending grew by 3.5% to USD 829.5 billion in 2020. Furthermore, the presence of major key players in the region and major end-use industries such as construction, agriculture, automotive, healthcare, and others is also expected to escalate the utilization rate of polypropylene nonwoven fabrics in the forecast period. Furthermore, the high demand for vehicles and automobiles is also considered to be a factor for market growth in the region during the forecast period.
APAC Market Statistics
On the other, the Asia Pacific polypropylene nonwoven fabrics market is also projected to show a significant growth rate in the upcoming years owing to the presence of a high number of textile businesses which is anticipated to bring in opportunities for a high production rate of polypropylene nonwoven fabrics. The reports shared by the organizations revealed that the revenue generated from the textile industry in the region is estimated to reach USD 760 billion by 2026 with a steady CAGR growth of 7%. Furthermore, high investments in research and development activities to introduce novel textiles such as polypropylene nonwoven fabrics are also anticipated to impetus revenue generation in the forecast period.
Lydall, the maker of specialty filtration products worked in collaboration with the White House to replenish the PPE stockpile.
Asahi Kasei Corporation launched a premium stretch fiber under the brand of ROICA. This fiber has superior performance features enabled by integrated production from raw material to finished yarn based on its advanced technology.
Author Credits: Rajrani Baghel
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