Global Meltblown Nonwovens

Global Meltblown Nonwovens

This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $4.9 billion global meltblown nonwovens industry. It presents historical demand data (2015-2019), an estimate for 2020 and forecast for 2024.

Regions broken out include:
US & Canada
Latin America
Europe
Asia/Pacific
Africa/Mideast

Applications include:
air & fluid filters
internal combustion engine and related filters
medical/surgical products
other applications

Scope of Report
This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $4.9 billion global meltblown nonwovens industry. It presents historical demand data (2015-2019), an estimate for 2020 and forecast for 2024 by region (US & Canada, Latin America, Europe, Asia/Pacific, Africa/Mideast), application (air & fluid filters, internal combustion engine and related filters, medical/surgical products, other applications) in value and volume terms. The total market size in volume terms is also presented back to 2000. This report also discusses the key market for masks and respirators, including its captive and merchant market meltblown nonwoven needs. Analysis of the current COVID-19 virus trends, along with the wider economic impact of the pandemic coupled with the specific effects on the meltblown industry (e.g., pricing, capacity limits, and supply chain issues) are also included. Furthermore, the study discusses the leading suppliers on the merchant market (e.g., Berry Global, Freudenberg, Kimberly-Clark) and notes recent capacity expansion efforts among both manufacturers of meltblown nonwovens for the merchant market as well as those that are captive users of their meltblown production.