The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) and the European Disposables And Nonwovens Association (EDANA) announced the release of the Global Nonwoven Markets Report: A Comprehensive Survey and Outlook, 2023–2028. It is now available for purchase through both INDA’s and EDANA’s websites.

This latest edition offers an analysis of global nonwoven macro drivers, supply and demand trends and an expanded regional trade section. The report forecasts a steady growth in demand for nonwovens across key sectors over the next five years.

Insights from the Global Nonwoven Markets Report

  • Production growth: 2013–2023, nonwoven production increased at an annual rate of 5.4%, with significant growth driven by the spun laid and needle punch processes.
  • Regional production: China led global production growth, contributing an additional 4.5 million tonnes from 2013 to 2023 – a remarkable 9.4% annual growth rate.
  • End-use expansion: Wipes, medical, and transportation segments experienced the fastest expansion among nonwoven end-use applications.

“The global nonwovens industry is changing in a positive way with moves toward innovation and sustainable products,” says the report’s co-authors Jacques Prigneaux, market analysis & economic affairs director at EDANA and Mark Snider, chief market and industry analyst at INDA.

This report offers a breakdown of regional demographics, production forecasts, technological advancements and investment outlooks for North America, Greater Europe, Asia, and South America. Additionally, it includes an economic trade analysis, end-use segmentation and insights into future industry trends.

“As strategic partners, INDA and EDANA are committed to sustained growth and innovation within the entire nonwoven supply chain. This report presents our collective best estimate on future demand, predicated on sound macro-economic analysis,” says Tony Fragnito, INDA president. “This Global Nonwoven Markets Report is an essential planning resource for all those involved in strategic planning within the nonwoven supply chain.”

“The demand for reliable market information and forward-looking data is a vital ingredient for thriving a successful business. This new report, developed by our two leading nonwoven industry associations, draws on decades of experience, close observation, and direct data collection from hundreds of companies,” says Murat Dogru, EDANA general manager. “Created by the industry for the industry, it stands as a unique, authoritative, and reliable resource on nonwovens data than any other report.”

To learn more or to purchase the report, please contact: Cindy Garcia, senior research and market analyst at INDA or Prigneaux at EDANA. View details here.



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