Africa Nonwoven Fabrics Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Disposable, Durable), By Material (Polypropylene, Polyester, Polyethylene, Wood Pulp) By Application, By Technology, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030

Africa Nonwoven Fabrics Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Disposable, Durable), By Material (Polypropylene, Polyester, Polyethylene, Wood Pulp) By Application, By Technology, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030

Africa Nonwoven Fabrics Market Growth & Trends

The Africa nonwoven fabrics market is expected to reach USD 2.42 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.7%, as per a new report by Grand View Research Inc.The market is driven by the increase in hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and rising construction investments coupled with the growing apparel & textile industry. The textile industry is growing due to the upcoming trends in the apparel industry, which needs customized fabrics for the desired design.

Major countries fueling the growth of the African nonwoven fabrics market include Cameroon, the Central African Republic, and Chad amongst others. Furthermore, increasing hospital construction and growth of the textile market in the countries are expected to drive the demand for nonwoven fabrics in the Central Africa region. Kenya is the fastest-growing economy in East Africa, with a G.D.P. that accounts for 50% of the region's total. In East Africa, Kenya is the biggest importer of nonwoven raw materials and finished products.

Government agencies in Africa have taken initiatives to upgrade their infrastructures to attract foreign investments and support developments for the revival of their economies, which were adversely affected by the spread of COVID-19. The surging investments in the construction, textile, and automotive industries in the African region are expected to contribute to the growth of the market in the coming years.

The Trade, Industry, and Competition Department of the Republic of South Africa published recommendation guidelines in May 2020. It provides guidelines to the manufacturers of face masks in South Africa regarding the use of nonwoven fabrics in face masks.

Sigma-Aldrich, Chemondis Gmbh, Silbert & Co., Propet (Pty) Ltd., Narrowtex Hereford Industries, Sappi Global, and Lenzing AG are involved in supplying raw materials to nonwoven fabric manufacturers. The most often used fibers are polyester, olefin, and nylon, used for their strength, and cotton and rayon, used for their absorbency. Additionally, some vinyon, acrylic, and acetate fabrics are being used in some applications.

Manufacturers, such as Fibertex Nonwovens A/S, are integrated across two stages of the value chain, i.e., they are engaged in the production of raw materials, and they also consume these raw materials for manufacturing nonwoven fabrics. This helps companies to regulate the quality of raw materials and mitigate volatility in pricing and disruptions in the supply chain.

Africa Nonwoven Fabrics Market Report Highlights

• Filtration application segment accounted for USD 67.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period. Nonwoven fibers make effective heating and cooling filters for households and greatly contribute to air cleansing. This eventually aids allergy-prone patients. Pollen, allergies, mold spores, and other micro-particles are captured by air filters to ease symptoms and improve breathing
• Disposable product segment accounted for the revenue share of 34.7% in 2022. The growth has been substantial on account of its wide usage in the production of diapers and feminine hygiene products is also expected to augment the market growth of Africa nonwoven fabric market owing to increasing bonding applications
• Spunbond technology segment is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period. Spunbond technology can cater to various end-use manufacturers in the construction, textile, packaging, and furniture & bedding industries. The adoption of this technology in geotextiles is helping to control soil erosion during road construction. Spunchem International, a South African manufacturer of nonwoven fabrics, has six spunbond lines
• The African region is set to be one of the major sites for capacity expansion of polypropylene. It is expected to be in the top 5 regions, with respect to global polypropylene capacity. Several players have established or expanded their polypropylene products
• The region is expected to have an optimum production of polypropylene over the forecast period. This is expected to eventually help the manufacturers of nonwoven fabrics to enhance the production of polypropylene-based nonwoven fabrics, hence propelling the market growth in the forecast period

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