Nonwovens
Demand for nonwovens in the US is forecast to increase 2.6% per year to $8.6 billion in 2024. Growth will be driven by the outlook for the products that are made using these materials, which themselves are influenced by macroeconomic factors, consumer preferences, and business trends. Additionally, product development that improves end product performance or focuses on sustainability will help spur gains.
The report covers nonwovens demand by web formation and market. Also included is estimates of material consumption and market share. Demand is presented in current dollar, metric tons, and square meters.
Among the web formations covered in this study are:
Spunmelt
Spunbond
Meltblown
Carded
Wetlaid
Airlaid
Markets covered in this study are:
Industrial
Electrical & Electronics (Battery Separators; Other)
Motor Vehicles
Furnishings (Mattresses; Upholstered Furniture; Other)
Carpets & Rugs (Needlepunched Carpet; Backings & Other)
Other Industrial Markets (Industrial & Commercial Wipes; Protective Apparel; Other)
Consumer
Consumer Wipes (Baby Wipes; Household Care Wipes; Personal Care & Other Wipes)
Personal Hygiene Products (Infant Diapers & Training Pants; Adult Incontinence Products; Feminine
Hygiene Products)
Other Consumer
Medical (Medical Gowns, Surgical Drapes, Healthcare Wipes, Other Medical Nonwovens)
Filtration (Air Filters; Fluid Filters)
Construction
Building Construction
Roofing Nonwovens
House Wrap & Other Nonwovens
Geotextiles
Materials include:
Polypropylene
Polyester
Polyethylene
Wood Pulp
Rayon
Cotton
Other Fibers & Filaments
Scope of the Report
This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US market for nonwovens, including key trends in web formation and markets. Additionally, material consumption is also presented. Historical data are provided for 2009, 2014, and 2019 for demand, with forecasts for 2024 and 2029. Historical market volatility is also addressed. Data are presented in current dollar, metric tons, and square meters. Also included is a discussion of web bonding processes, pricing trends, foreign trade, and an analysis of key industry players and their US market shares.
- Executive Summary
- Table Figure 1-1 | Key Findings in the US Market for Nonwovens
- Overview
- Study Scope
- Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
- Nonwovens Demand Forecast
- Demand by Type
- Table Nonwovens Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 2-1 | Nonwovens Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024
- Disposables
- Table Disposable Nonwovens Demand, 2009 - 2029
- Durable Nonwovens
- Table Durable Nonwovens Demand, 2009 - 2029
- Demand by Type
- Demand by Web Formation Process
- Table Nonwovens Demand by Web Formation Process, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 2-2 | Nonwovens Demand Growth by Web Formulation Process, 2019 - 2024
- Demand by Market
- Table Nonwovens Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 2-3 | Nonwovens Demand Growth by Market, 2019 - 2024
- Historical Market Trends
- Table Nonwovens Market, 2009 - 2019
- Table Figure 2-4 | Nonwovens Demand & GDP: Annual Change, 2009 - 2019
- Pricing Trends
- Table Nonwovens Prices, 2009 - 2029
- Foreign Trade
- Trends in Foreign Trade
- Table Foreign Trade in Nonwovens, 2009 - 2029
- Imports
- Table Figure 2-5 | Nonwovens Imports by Source, 2019
- Exports
- Table Figure 2-6 | Nonwovens Exports by Destination, 2019
- Trends in Foreign Trade
- Competitive Materials
- Table Nonwovens: Comparisons with Competitive Materials
- Sustainability Initiatives
- Regulatory Considerations
- Web Bonding Processes
- Trends in Web Bonding
- Thermal Bonding
- Table Key Applications for Thermally Bonded Nonwovens
- Chemical Bonding
- Table Key Applications for Chemically Bonded Nonwovens
- Mechanical Bonding
- Scope
- Needlepunching
- Table Key Applications for Needlepunched Nonwovens
- Spunlacing
- Table Key Applications for Spunlaced Nonwovens
- Stitchbonding
- Table Key Applications for Stitchbonded Nonwovens
- Materials Consumption
- Scope & Description
- Fibers & Filaments
- Consumption by Material
- Table Fiber & Filament Consumption in Nonwovens by Material, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 4-1 | Fiber & Filament Consumption Growth by Fiber Material, 2019 - 2024
- Polypropylene
- Table Polypropylene Consumption in Nonwovens, 2009 - 2029
- Table Polypropylene Fibers & Filaments: Advantages & Disadvantages
- Polyester
- Table Polyester Consumption in Nonwovens, 2009 - 2029
- Table Polyester Fibers & Filaments: Advantages & Disadvantages
- Polyethylene
- Table Polyethylene Consumption in Nonwovens, 2009 - 2029
- Table Polyethylene Fibers & Filaments: Advantages & Disadvantages
- Wood Pulp
- Table Wood Pulp Consumption in Nonwovens, 2009 - 2029
- Table Wood Pulp Fibers & Filaments: Advantages & Disadvantages
- Rayon
- Table Rayon Consumption in Nonwovens, 2009 - 2029
- Table Rayon Fibers & Filaments: Advantages & Disadvantages
- Cotton
- Table Cotton Consumption in Nonwovens, 2009 - 2029
- Table Cotton Fibers & Filaments: Advantages & Disadvantages
- Other Fibers & Filaments
- Table Other Natural & Synthetic Fibers & Filaments
- Table Other Fibers & Filaments Consumption in Nonwovens, 2009 - 2029
- Table Glass Fibers & Filaments: Advantages & Disadvantages
- Table Nylon Fibers & Filaments: Advantages & Disadvantages
- Consumption by Material
- Binders & Additives
- Table Other Materials Consumption in Nonwovens, 2009 - 2029
- Spunmelt Nonwovens
- Scope & Product Description
- Demand Forecast
- Demand by Type
- Table Spunmelt Nonwovens Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029
- Spunbonded
- Table Spunbonded Nonwovens Demand, 2009 - 2029
- Meltblown
- Table Meltblown Nonwovens Demand, 2009 - 2029
- Demand by Type
- Demand by Market
- Table Spunmelt Nonwovens Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 5-1 | Spunmelt Nonwovens Demand Growth by Selected Markets, 2019 - 2024
- Materials Consumption
- Table Spunmelt Nonwovens Fiber Consumption, 2009 - 2029
- Suppliers
- Carded Nonwovens
- Scope & Product Description
- Demand Forecast
- Table Carded Nonwovens Demand, 2009 - 2029
- Demand by Market
- Table Carded Nonwovens Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 6-1 | Carded Nonwovens Demand Growth by Selected Markets, 2019 - 2024
- Materials Consumption
- Table Carded Nonwovens Fiber Consumption, 2009 - 2029
- Suppliers
- Wetlaid Nonwovens
- Scope & Definition
- Demand Forecast
- Table Wetlaid Nonwovens Demand, 2009 - 2029
- Demand by Market
- Table Wetlaid Nonwovens Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 7-1 | Wetlaid Nonwovens Demand Growth by Market, 2019 - 2024
- Materials Consumption
- Table Wetlaid Nonwovens Fibers Consumption, 2009 - 2029
- Suppliers
- Airlaid Nonwovens
- Scope & Definition
- Demand Forecast
- Table Airlaid Nonwovens Demand, 2009 - 2029
- Demand by Market
- Table Airlaid Nonwovens Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 8-1 | Airlaid Nonwovens Demand Growth by Market, 2019 - 2024
- Materials Consumption
- Table Airlaid Nonwovens Fibers Consumption, 2009 - 2029
- Suppliers
- Industrial Nonwovens
- Market Scope
- Table Figure 9-1 | Industrial Nonwovens: Product Examples
- Demand by Segment & Type
- Table Industrial Markets for Nonwovens by Segment & Type, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 9-2 | Industrial Nonwovens Demand Growth by Segment, 2019 - 2024
- Electrical & Electronics
- Table Electrical & Electronics Nonwovens Demand by Segment & Type, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 9-3 | Electrical & Electronics Nonwovens Demand by Type & Battery Shipments, 2009 - 2024
- Motor Vehicles
- Table Motor Vehicle Nonwovens Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 9-4 | Motor Vehicle Nonwovens Demand & Motor Vehicle Production, 2009 - 2024
- Furnishings
- Table Furnishings Nonwovens Demand by Segment & Type, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 9-5 | Furnishings Nonwovens Demand & Furniture Shipments, 2009 - 2024
- Carpets & Rugs
- Table Carpet & Rug Nonwovens Demand by Segment & Type, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 9-6 | Carpet & Rug Nonwovens Demand & Residential Building Construction Expenditures, 2009 - 2024
- Other Industrial Markets
- Demand by Segment
- Table Other Industrial Markets Nonwovens Demand by Segment & Type, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 9-7 | Other Manufacturing Markets Nonwovens Demand & Manufacturers' Shipments, 2009 - 2024
- Industrial & Commercial Wipes
- Table Figure 9-8 | Industrial & Commercial Wipes Demand, 2009 - 2024
- Protective Apparel
- Table Figure 9-9 | Protective Apparel Demand, 2009 - 2024
- Other Applications
- Table Figure 9-10 | Other Manufacturing Nonwovens Demand, 2009 - 2024
- Demand by Segment
- Market Scope
- Consumer Nonwovens
- Market Scope
- Table Figure 10-1 | Consumer Nonwovens: Product Examples
- Demand by Segment & Type
- Table Consumer Nonwovens Demand by Segment & Type, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 10-2 | Consumer Nonwovens Demand Growth by Segment, 2019 - 2024
- Consumer Wipes
- Demand Forecast
- Table Consumer Wipes Nonwovens Demand by Application & Type, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 10-3 | Consumer Wipes Nonwovens Demand Growth by Application, 2019 - 2024
- Baby Wipes
- Table Baby Wipes Nonwovens Demand, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 10-4 | Baby Wipes Nonwovens Demand & Infant Population, 2009 - 2024
- Household Care Wipes
- Table Household Care Wipes Nonwovens Demand, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 10-5 | Household Care Wipes Nonwovens Demand, 2009 - 2024
- Personal Care & Other Wipes
- Table Personal Care & Other Wipes Nonwovens Demand, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 10-6 | Personal Care Wipes Nonwovens Demand, 2009 - 2024
- Demand Forecast
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Demand Forecast
- Table Personal Hygiene Nonwovens Demand by Application & Type, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 10-7 | Personal Hygiene Nonwovens Demand Growth by Application, 2019 - 2024
- Infant Diapers & Training Pants
- Table Infant Diapers & Training Pants Nonwovens Demand, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 10-8 | Infant Diapers & Training Pants Nonwovens Demand & Infant/Toddler Population, 2009 - 2024
- Adult Incontinence Products
- Table Adult Incontinence Products Nonwovens Demand, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 10-9 | Adult Incontinence Products Nonwovens Demand & Senior Population, 2009 - 2024
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Table Feminine Hygiene Products Nonwovens Demand, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 10-10 | Feminine Hygiene Products Nonwovens Demand & Female Population Aged 15 - 44, 2009 - 2024
- Demand Forecast
- Other Consumer Nonwoven Products
- Table Other Consumer Nonwovens Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029
- Market Scope
- Medical Nonwovens
- Market Scope
- Table Figure 11-1 | Medical Nonwovens: Product Examples
- Demand by Segment & Type
- Table Medical Nonwovens Demand by Segment & Type, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 11-2 | Medical Nonwovens Demand Growth by Application, 2019 - 2024
- Medical Gowns
- Table Figure 11-3 | Medical Gowns Nonwovens Demand, 2009 - 2024
- Surgical Drapes
- Table Figure 11-4 | Surgical Drapes Nonwovens Demand, 2009 - 2024
- Healthcare Wipes
- Table Figure 11-5 | Healthcare Wipes Nonwovens Demand, 2009 - 2024
- Face Masks
- Table Figure 11-6 | Medical Face Mask Nonwovens Demand, 2009 - 2024
- Other Disposable Medical Garments & Textiles
- Table Figure 11-7 | Other Disposable Medical Garments & Textiles Nonwovens Demand, 2009 - 2024
- Market Scope
- Filtration Products
- Market Scope
- Table Figure 12-1 | Filtration Products: Product Examples
- Demand by Segment & Type
- Table Filtration Nonwovens Demand by Segment & Type, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 12-2 | Filtration Nonwovens Demand Growth by Segment, 2019 - 2024
- Air Filters
- Table Air Filter Nonwovens Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 12-3 | Air Filter Nonwovens Demand Growth by Type, 2019 - 2024
- Fluid Filters
- Table Fluid Filter Nonwovens Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 12-4 | Fluid Filter Nonwovens Demand Growth by Type, 2019 - 2024
- Market Scope
- Construction Nonwovens
- Market Scope
- Table Figure 13-1 | Construction Nonwovens: Product Examples
- Demand by Segment & Type
- Table Construction Nonwovens Demand by Segment & Type, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 13-2 | Construction Nonwovens Demand Growth by Segment, 2019 - 2024
- Building Construction
- Demand Forecast
- Table Building Construction Nonwovens Demand by Segment & Type, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 13-3 | Building Construction Nonwovens Demand & Building Construction Expenditures, 2009 - 2024
- Roofing
- Table Roofing Nonwovens Demand, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 13-4 | Roofing Nonwovens Demand & Selected Roofing Materials Demand, 2009 - 2024
- House Wrap & Other Materials
- Table House Wrap & Other Construction Nonwovens Demand, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 13-5 | House Wrap & Other Construction Nonwovens Demand & Residential Building Construction Expenditures, 2009 - 2024
- Demand Forecast
- Geotextiles
- Table Geotextile Nonwovens Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 13-6 | Geotextile Nonwovens Demand & Nonbuilding Construction Expenditures, 2009 - 2024
- Market Scope
- Industry Structure
- Key Findings & Industry Composition
- Table Nonwovens Sales by Company, 2019
- Market Share
- Table Figure 14-1 | US Nonwovens Market Share by Company, 2019
- Table Figure 14-2 | US Nonwovens Market, 2019: Leading Supplier
- Table Figure 14-3 | US Nonwovens Market, 2019: Second Leading Supplier
- Table Figure 14-4 | US Nonwovens Market, 2019: Third Leading Supplier
- Table Figure 14-5 | US Nonwovens Market, 2019: Fourth Leading Supplier
- Table Figure 14-6 | US Nonwovens Market, 2019: Fifth Leading Supplier
- Competitive Strategies
- Research & Development
- Manufacturing
- Marketing
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Table Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
- List of Industry Participants
- Table Selected Industry Participants
- Key Findings & Industry Composition
- Appendix
- Scope
- Table Relevant NAICS & SIC Codes
- Table Relevant HS Codes
- Definitions
- Abbreviations
- Table Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study
- Freedonia Methodology
- Study-Specific Methodology
- Sources
- Associations & Agencies
- Related Studies & Reports
- Macroeconomic Assumptions
- Economic Environment
- Table Macroeconomic Indicators, 2009 - 2029
- Table Figure 15-1 | Annual Growth in Real GDP, 2000 - 2019, Compared to 1980 - 2005 Average
- Demographic Trends
- Table Population & Households, 2009 – 2029
- Table Figure 15-2 | Annual Population Growth, 2004 - 2019
- Consumer Spending
- Table Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2009 - 2029
- Building Construction
- Table Building Construction Expenditures, 2009 - 2029
- Manufacturers' Shipments
- Table Manufacturers' Shipments, 2009 - 2029
- Economic Environment
- Scope
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