New York, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global nonwovens market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 8.70% from 2023 to 2035. The market revenue is expected to reach US$125.99 billion by the end of 2023, and by 2035, revenue is expected to exceed approximately US$46.3 billion in 2022. The market growth is attributed to the increased demand for medical masks due to the spread of Covid19. However, despite the easing of restrictions, wearing masks has become mandatory throughout the world. As of August 2022, there have been approximately 590 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, and this number is expected to continue to rise. Therefore, the use of masks is highly recommended to limit the spread of the virus as it is an infectious disease transmitted through airborne droplets and close contact. Therefore, the demand for nonwovens is expected to increase.
The most important component of medical masks is non-woven material, which is also crucial for the filtration effect of viruses and bacteria. It can also be used to make surgical gowns, drapes and gloves, perhaps due to the growing demand for surgeries. In addition, the incidence of hospital-acquired infections is high, which also stimulates the demand for non-woven products. Approximately 12% to 16% of adult hospitalized patients will have an indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) at some point during their hospitalization, and this number increases as the length of IUD stay increases each day. Risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infection. 3-7%. Consequently, the demand for dressings, cotton pads and non-woven dressings is expected to increase.
Global automobile production in 2021 will be approximately 79 million vehicles. If we compare this figure with the previous year, we can calculate an increase of approximately 2%. Currently, nonwoven materials are increasingly used. Today, nonwovens are used to make more than 40 automotive components, from air and fuel filters to carpets and trunk liners.
Nonwovens help reduce vehicle weight, improve comfort and aesthetics by combining key properties needed for good performance and safety, while also providing improved insulation, fire resistance, resistance to water, oil, extreme temperatures and abrasion resistance. They help make cars more attractive, durable, profitable and environmentally friendly. Thus, the demand for nonwovens is expected to increase as automobile production increases. 67,385 babies are born every day in India, which is about one-sixth of the world’s total. Thus, the demand for diapers is expected to increase as the child population grows. Nonwovens are often used in disposable diapers because they are soft to the skin and highly absorbent. When a child urinates, the urine passes through the non-woven material and is absorbed by the absorbent material inside.
The market is divided into five main regions: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.
The nonwovens market in Asia Pacific is expected to generate the highest revenue by the end of 2035. The growth in the region is mainly attributed to rising birth rates in the region coupled with rising literacy rates, leading to increased use of nonwovens. hygiene products. Due to these two main factors, the demand for diapers is also increasing.
Additionally, rising urban population is estimated to drive market growth. In the Asia-Pacific region, urbanization remains an important megatrend to watch. Asia is home to more than 2.2 billion people (54% of the world’s urban population). By 2050, Asia’s megacities are expected to be home to 1.2 billion people, an increase of 50%. These city dwellers are expected to spend more and more time at home. Nonwovens have a wide range of uses in the home, from cleaning and filtration to updating interior design. High quality nonwovens can be used in bedrooms, kitchens, dining rooms and living rooms, providing warm, practical, hygienic, safe, fashionable and smart solutions for modern living. Therefore, the demand for nonwovens in the region is expected to increase.
The North American nonwovens market is expected to record the highest CAGR by the end of 2035. Nonwovens have a wide range of healthcare applications, including disposable medical supplies, surgical gowns, masks, dressings and hygiene products. The demand for nonwovens in the healthcare industry is growing, driven by factors such as an aging population, increased healthcare awareness and the need to prevent infections. The report shows that sales of medical nonwovens in North America reached $4.7 billion in 2020.
Nonwovens are widely used in hygiene products such as diapers, feminine hygiene products and adult incontinence products. Growing awareness about personal hygiene, rising living standards and changing demographics are driving the demand for hygiene products, thereby boosting the nonwovens market. Nonwovens are used in a variety of industries including filtration, automotive, construction and geotextiles. The demand for nonwovens in the industrial sector is driven by factors such as increasing emissions and air quality requirements, automobile manufacturing, infrastructure development and environmental concerns.
Among the four segments, the healthcare segment of the nonwovens market is expected to hold the largest share during the forecast period. The growth in this segment can be attributed to hygiene nonwovens. Modern disposable hygiene products made from absorbent nonwoven materials have significantly improved the quality of life and skin health of millions of people. The benefits of using NHM (hygienic non-woven fabrics) instead of traditional textiles include its strength, excellent absorbency, softness, stretchability, comfort and fit, high strength and elasticity, good moisture absorption, low moisture and dripping, cost-effectiveness, and stability and tear resistance. , cover/stain concealment and high breathability.
Non-woven sanitary materials include baby diapers, sanitary pads, etc. Moreover, due to the growing problem of urinary incontinence among people, the demand for adult diapers is also increasing. Overall, urinary incontinence affects about 4% of men and about 11% of women; however, symptoms can range from mild and temporary to severe and chronic. Thus, the growth of this segment is expected to increase.
Among these four segments, the polypropylene segment of the nonwovens market is expected to hold a significant share during the forecast period. Polypropylene nonwoven fabrics are widely used in the production of filtration products, including air filters, liquid filters, automobile filters, etc. Growing concerns about environmental pollution, stringent air and water quality regulations, and the growing automobile industry are driving demand for filtering applications.
Continued advances in polymer technology have led to the development of improved polypropylene nonwovens with improved properties and performance. Innovations such as extruded polypropylene nonwovens have gained enormous traction, especially in the field of filtration, driving market growth. Polypropylene nonwovens have important applications in medicine and healthcare, including surgical gowns, masks, surgical drapes and dressings. The COVID-19 pandemic has further increased the demand for medical nonwoven products. According to the report, global sales of polypropylene nonwovens for medical applications were approximately US$5.8 billion in 2020.
Well-known leaders in the nonwovens market represented by Research Nester include Glatfelter Corporation, DuPont Co., Lydall Inc., Ahlstrom, Siemens Healthcare GmbH and other key market players.
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Post time: Dec-05-2023