Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabrics Market Analysis

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: