Global Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application, By Product (Spunbound, Staples, Composite and Meltblown), By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2024 - 2031

Global Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application, By Product (Spunbound, Staples, Composite and Meltblown), By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2024 - 2031


The Global Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market size is expected to reach $43.2 billion by 2031, rising at a market growth of 6.3% CAGR during the forecast period. In the year 2023, the market attained a volume of 13,927.1 Kilo Tonnes, experiencing a growth of 5.7% (2020-2023).

Geotextiles made from polypropylene nonwoven fabrics act as filters in drainage applications. Therefore, the geotextiles segment will capture 8.7% of total revenue share in the market by 2031. Also, in Russia, Geotextiles would utilize 59.4 Kilo Tonnes of Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabrics by 2031. They allow water to pass through while retaining soil particles, preventing clogging and maintaining the efficiency of drainage systems. These separate soil layers in road construction and other infrastructure projects.

Polypropylene nonwoven fabrics can be engineered to have a soft and comfortable texture, making them suitable for applications in hygiene products such as diapers, sanitary napkins, and adult incontinence products. Consumer preference for soft and comfortable materials has driven the adoption of polypropylene nonwovens in these products. Therefore, the growing demand for hygiene products is propelling the growth of the market.

Additionally, technological advancements have introduced more sophisticated manufacturing techniques for producing these fabrics. Modern methods, such as meltblown and spunbond processes, enable manufacturers to produce fabrics with specific characteristics, including fine fibers, uniformity, and enhanced strength. Hence, growing technological advancements are propelling the growth of the market.

However, competition from alternative materials is a significant restraint for the market. Various industries have alternatives to polypropylene nonwoven fabrics, and the choice of material depends on cost, performance, sustainability, and specific application requirements. Natural fibers, such as cotton and bamboo, are considered eco-friendly alternatives to polypropylene. Therefore, rising competition from alternative materials hinders the growth of the market.

By Application Analysis

On the basis of application, the market is segmented into hygiene, industrial, medical, geotextiles, furnishings, carpet, agriculture, automotive, and others. In 2023, the medical segment attained 13.8% revenue share in the market. Nonwoven fabrics made from polypropylene are a primary component in producing face masks and respirators. In terms of volume, the medical segment utilized 1,987.4 Kilo Tonnes fabrics in 2023.

By Product Analysis

Based on product, the market is divided into spunbound, staples, meltblown, and composite. In 2023, the spunbound segment garnered 44.4% revenue share in the market. Spunbonded polypropylene nonwoven fabrics are known for their strength and durability. The continuous filaments provide a high level of tensile strength, making them suitable for applications that require robust materials. In terms of volume, the spunbound segment would consume 9,159.7 Kilo Tonnes fabrics by 2028.

By Regional Analysis

Region-wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. The North America region generated 25.6% revenue share in the market in 2023. The North America region experiences a growing demand for hygiene and personal care products, including diapers, feminine hygiene products, and adult incontinence items. In terms of volume, Canada utilized 294.6 Kilo Tonnes fabrics in 2020.

List of Key Companies Profiled
  • Kimberly-Clark Corporation
  • Berry Global Group, Inc.
  • Schouw & Co.
  • Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
  • Toray Industries, Inc.
  • Freudenberg SE
  • Ahlstrom
  • Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
  • SABIC (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
  • Asahi Kasei Corporation
Global Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market Report Segmentation

By Application (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
  • Hygiene
  • Medical
  • Geotextiles
  • Industrial
  • Furnishings
  • Carpet
  • Agriculture
  • Automotive
  • Others
By Product (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
  • Spunbound
  • Staples
  • Composite
  • Meltblown
By Geography (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
  • North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Singapore
  • Malaysia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • LAMEA
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Nigeria
  • Rest of LAMEA


Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Global Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market, by Application
1.4.2 Global Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market, by Product
1.4.3 Global Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market, by Geography
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights
Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.4 Market Challenges
3.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4. Global Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
4.1 Global Hygiene Market by Region
4.2 Global Medical Market by Region
4.3 Global Geotextiles Market by Region
4.4 Global Industrial Market by Region
4.5 Global Furnishings Market by Region
4.6 Global Carpet Market by Region
4.7 Global Agriculture Market by Region
4.8 Global Automotive Market by Region
4.9 Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 5. Global Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
5.1 Global Spunbound Market by Region
5.2 Global Staples Market by Region
5.3 Global Composite Market by Region
5.4 Global Meltblown Market by Region
Chapter 6. Global Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Region
6.1 North America Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.1.1 North America Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.1.1.1 North America Hygiene Market by Country
6.1.1.2 North America Medical Market by Country
6.1.1.3 North America Geotextiles Market by Country
6.1.1.4 North America Industrial Market by Country
6.1.1.5 North America Furnishings Market by Country
6.1.1.6 North America Carpet Market by Country
6.1.1.7 North America Agriculture Market by Country
6.1.1.8 North America Automotive Market by Country
6.1.1.9 North America Others Market by Country
6.1.2 North America Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.1.2.1 North America Spunbound Market by Country
6.1.2.2 North America Staples Market by Country
6.1.2.3 North America Composite Market by Country
6.1.2.4 North America Meltblown Market by Country
6.1.3 North America Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Country
6.1.3.1 US Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.1.3.1.1 US Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.1.3.1.2 US Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.1.3.2 Canada Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.1.3.2.1 Canada Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.1.3.2.2 Canada Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.1.3.3 Mexico Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.1.3.3.1 Mexico Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.1.3.3.2 Mexico Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.1.3.4 Rest of North America Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.1.3.4.1 Rest of North America Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.1.3.4.2 Rest of North America Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.2 Europe Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.2.1 Europe Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.2.1.1 Europe Hygiene Market by Country
6.2.1.2 Europe Medical Market by Country
6.2.1.3 Europe Geotextiles Market by Country
6.2.1.4 Europe Industrial Market by Country
6.2.1.5 Europe Furnishings Market by Country
6.2.1.6 Europe Carpet Market by Country
6.2.1.7 Europe Agriculture Market by Country
6.2.1.8 Europe Automotive Market by Country
6.2.1.9 Europe Others Market by Country
6.2.2 Europe Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.2.2.1 Europe Spunbound Market by Country
6.2.2.2 Europe Staples Market by Country
6.2.2.3 Europe Composite Market by Country
6.2.2.4 Europe Meltblown Market by Country
6.2.3 Europe Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Country
6.2.3.1 Germany Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.2.3.1.1 Germany Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.2.3.1.2 Germany Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.2.3.2 UK Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.2.3.2.1 UK Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.2.3.2.2 UK Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.2.3.3 France Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.2.3.3.1 France Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.2.3.3.2 France Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.2.3.4 Russia Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.2.3.4.1 Russia Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.2.3.4.2 Russia Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.2.3.5 Spain Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.2.3.5.1 Spain Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.2.3.5.2 Spain Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.2.3.6 Italy Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.2.3.6.1 Italy Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.2.3.6.2 Italy Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.2.3.7 Rest of Europe Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.2.3.7.1 Rest of Europe Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.2.3.7.2 Rest of Europe Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.3 Asia Pacific Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.3.1 Asia Pacific Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.3.1.1 Asia Pacific Hygiene Market by Country
6.3.1.2 Asia Pacific Medical Market by Country
6.3.1.3 Asia Pacific Geotextiles Market by Country
6.3.1.4 Asia Pacific Industrial Market by Country
6.3.1.5 Asia Pacific Furnishings Market by Country
6.3.1.6 Asia Pacific Carpet Market by Country
6.3.1.7 Asia Pacific Agriculture Market by Country
6.3.1.8 Asia Pacific Automotive Market by Country
6.3.1.9 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
6.3.2 Asia Pacific Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.3.2.1 Asia Pacific Spunbound Market by Country
6.3.2.2 Asia Pacific Staples Market by Country
6.3.2.3 Asia Pacific Composite Market by Country
6.3.2.4 Asia Pacific Meltblown Market by Country
6.3.3 Asia Pacific Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Country
6.3.3.1 China Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.3.3.1.1 China Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.3.3.1.2 China Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.3.3.2 Japan Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.3.3.2.1 Japan Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.3.3.2.2 Japan Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.3.3.3 India Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.3.3.3.1 India Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.3.3.3.2 India Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.3.3.4 South Korea Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.3.3.4.1 South Korea Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.3.3.4.2 South Korea Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.3.3.5 Singapore Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.3.3.5.1 Singapore Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.3.3.5.2 Singapore Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.3.3.6 Malaysia Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.3.3.6.1 Malaysia Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.3.3.6.2 Malaysia Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.3.3.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.3.3.7.1 Rest of Asia Pacific Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.3.3.7.2 Rest of Asia Pacific Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.4 LAMEA Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.4.1 LAMEA Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.4.1.1 LAMEA Hygiene Market by Country
6.4.1.2 LAMEA Medical Market by Country
6.4.1.3 LAMEA Geotextiles Market by Country
6.4.1.4 LAMEA Industrial Market by Country
6.4.1.5 LAMEA Furnishings Market by Country
6.4.1.6 LAMEA Carpet Market by Country
6.4.1.7 LAMEA Agriculture Market by Country
6.4.1.8 LAMEA Automotive Market by Country
6.4.1.9 LAMEA Others Market by Country
6.4.2 LAMEA Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.4.2.1 LAMEA Spunbound Market by Country
6.4.2.2 LAMEA Staples Market by Country
6.4.2.3 LAMEA Composite Market by Country
6.4.2.4 LAMEA Meltblown Market by Country
6.4.3 LAMEA Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Country
6.4.3.1 Brazil Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.4.3.1.1 Brazil Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.4.3.1.2 Brazil Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.4.3.2 Argentina Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.4.3.2.1 Argentina Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.4.3.2.2 Argentina Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.4.3.3 UAE Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.4.3.3.1 UAE Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.4.3.3.2 UAE Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.4.3.4 Saudi Arabia Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.4.3.4.1 Saudi Arabia Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.4.3.4.2 Saudi Arabia Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.4.3.5 South Africa Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.4.3.5.1 South Africa Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.4.3.5.2 South Africa Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.4.3.6 Nigeria Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.4.3.6.1 Nigeria Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.4.3.6.2 Nigeria Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
6.4.3.7 Rest of LAMEA Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market
6.4.3.7.1 Rest of LAMEA Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Application
6.4.3.7.2 Rest of LAMEA Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market by Product
Chapter 7. Company Profiles
7.1 Kimberly-Clark Corporation
7.1.1 Company Overview
7.1.2 Financial Analysis
7.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.1.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.1.5 Recent strategies and developments:
7.1.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
7.1.5.2 Acquisition and Mergers:
7.1.6 SWOT Analysis
7.2 Berry Global Group, Inc.
7.2.1 Company Overview
7.2.2 Financial Analysis
7.2.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.2.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.2.5 Recent strategies and developments:
7.2.5.1 Acquisition and Mergers:
7.2.6 SWOT Analysis
7.3 Schouw & Co.
7.3.1 Company Overview
7.3.2 Financial Analysis
7.3.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.3.4 SWOT Analysis
7.4 Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
7.4.1 Company Overview
7.4.2 Financial Analysis
7.4.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.4.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.4.5 SWOT Analysis
7.5 Toray Industries, Inc.
7.5.1 Company Overview
7.5.2 Financial Analysis
7.5.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.5.4 Research & Development Expense
7.5.5 Recent strategies and developments:
7.5.5.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
7.5.6 SWOT Analysis
7.6 Freudenberg SE
7.6.1 Company Overview
7.6.2 Financial Analysis
7.6.3 Regional Analysis
7.6.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.6.5 Recent strategies and developments:
7.6.5.1 Acquisition and Mergers:
7.6.6 SWOT Analysis
7.7 Ahlstrom
7.7.1 Company Overview
7.7.2 Recent strategies and developments:
7.7.2.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
7.7.3 SWOT Analysis
7.8 Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (International Dairy Queen Inc.)
7.8.1 Company Overview
7.8.2 Financial Analysis
7.8.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.8.4 SWOT Analysis
7.9 SABIC (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
7.9.1 Company Overview
7.9.2 Financial Analysis
7.9.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.9.4 SWOT Analysis
7.10. Asahi Kasei Corporation
7.10.1 Company Overview
7.10.2 Financial Analysis
7.10.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.10.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.10.5 SWOT Analysis
Chapter 8. Winning Imperatives of Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Market

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