According to a report released by Fior Markets, the global non-woven fabric market is expected to grow from $52.76 billion in 2019 to $1050.3 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.3% during the forecast period from 2020 to 2027. Due to the continuous increase in birth rates and income levels in India and China, it is expected that the Asia Pacific region will occupy the highest market share. In the Asia Pacific region, due to the worsening aging population, it is expected that Japan will also lead the market growth. The increase in production of baby diapers and other hygiene products has affected the continuously rising birth rates in the Asia Pacific region. Due to rapid industrialization and population growth, India and China are expected to have higher growth rates. Due to increased production and a rebound in construction activity, it is estimated that the North American market will experience significant growth.
The product section includes polypropylene, nylon, polyester, and combed polyester. The polypropylene non-woven fabric is expected to grow the fastest, followed by polyester. The polypropylene market is attributed to its ability to be modified through auxiliary chemicals and its availability in various grades. Due to the increasing penetration rate in agriculture, automotive, surgical, and medical equipment, the polyester market is expected to grow. Due to the uniform arrangement of fibers, the market for coarse combed polyester will also experience significant growth. According to technology, the market is divided into spinning and melting, air flow forming, dry forming, wet forming, and combing. Due to its applications in the healthcare, medical, packaging, and automotive industries, it is expected that the dry laying technology field will witness significant market growth. The application areas include architecture, hygiene, interior decoration, automotive, and filtration. Due to changes in lifestyle, personal care and hygiene are considered top priorities, and it is expected that the healthcare sector will dominate market growth.
The factors driving the market are significant changes in lifestyle and increased demand for personal hygiene products such as sanitary napkins, diapers, and adult incontinence products. The low maintenance cost of road construction is expected to drive market demand. Due to its durability, formability, and lightweight, non-woven fabrics are also used in the automotive industry. It is expected that consumers' lack of awareness will hinder market growth. Therefore, due to the increased use of automobiles, hygiene and healthcare products, the market is expected to experience significant growth.