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English Views: 0 Author: Site Editor Publish Time: 2025-09-10 Origin: Site
The Global Nonwoven Fabric Industry in 2024
An overview of top manufacturers, market dynamics, and key trends shaped by sustainability and innovation.
Based on 2023 sales data and industry reports.
Sales: $2.75 billion (2023)
A diversified leader in filtration, automotive, and hygiene applications.
Ranked #1 globally for the fifth consecutive year.
Sales: $2.6 billion (2023)
Specializes in packaging and hygiene nonwovens.
Merged with Glatfelter in November 2024 to form Magnera Corporation, now the world’s largest nonwovens company with $3.6 billion annual revenue.
Sales: $1.6 billion (2023)
Focuses on sustainable solutions for healthcare and industrial sectors.
Maintains a strong presence in Europe and North America.
Sales: $1.4 billion (nonwovens segment, 2023)
Innovates in high-performance materials like Tyvek® for medical and protective applications.
Sales: $1.3 billion (nonwovens division, 2023)
A key supplier for baby diapers and feminine hygiene products.
Ranked #40 in the 2023 Nonwovens Industry list but remains a dominant force.
Sales: $1.2 billion (nonwovens segment, 2023)
Leader in advanced materials for automotive interiors and medical textiles.
Expanded production capacity in Asia-Pacific.
Sales: $1.1 billion (nonwovens segment, 2023)
Specializes in microfiber and spunbond fabrics for wipes and filtration.
Sales: $980 million (2023)
Latin America’s largest nonwovens producer, serving hygiene and medical markets.
Sales: $840 million (2023)
First Chinese company to enter the global top 10.
Focuses on spunbond and meltblown fabrics for hygiene and industrial use.
Sales: $750 million (2023)
Post-merger with Berry Global, now part of Magnera, retaining leadership in specialty papers and nonwovens.
Sales: €450.9 million (~$485 million, 2023)
A top supplier of wipes substrates, with 99% of sales from sustainable products.
Sales: $320 million (2023)
Ranked #28 globally, focusing on hygiene and industrial nonwovens.
Sales: $280 million (2023)
Specializes in elastic nonwovens for diapers and medical applications.
Sales: $210 million (2023)
A key player in medical and hygiene nonwovens, ranked #35 globally.
North America: Dominated by Berry Global, Kimberly-Clark, and DuPont, accounting for ~40% of global sales.
Europe: Freudenberg, Ahlstrom-Munksjö, and Suominen lead, with strong emphasis on sustainability.
Asia-Pacific: China’s Jinsanfa and India’s Aditya Nonwoven drive growth, fueled by rising demand in hygiene and healthcare.
Latin America: Fitesa and local players like Brazil’s Filtros de Minas hold significant market share.
90% of top manufacturers prioritize biodegradable and recycled materials. For example, Suominen’s Biolace Zero and DuPont’s Sorona®.
Regulatory pressure in the EU and North America accelerates the shift toward eco-friendly products.
Berry Global’s merger with Glatfelter (forming Magnera) consolidates market power, while smaller players like BCNonwovens acquire niche firms.
Advanced bonding techniques (e.g., ultrasonic bonding) and smart textiles for medical monitoring are gaining traction.
Asia-Pacific leads in capacity expansion, with China’s production rising by 6% in 2023.
Hygiene: Baby diapers and wipes drive 35% of nonwoven consumption.
Medical: Surgical gowns and masks remain critical, with demand stabilizing post-pandemic.
Industrial: Geotextiles and filtration materials grow due to infrastructure projects.
Raw Material Costs: Volatility in polypropylene prices impacts profitability, especially for Asian manufacturers.
UV Degradation: Polypropylene’s environmental limitations push R&D into alternative materials like PLA.
Capacity Overhang: Overproduction in China and Southeast Asia pressures margins.
The 2024 nonwoven fabric landscape is characterized by consolidation, sustainability-driven innovation, and regional growth disparities. While North America and Europe maintain technological leadership, Asia-Pacific’s cost competitiveness and rising demand are reshaping the global market. Companies like Magnera, Freudenberg, and Kingsafe exemplify the industry’s shift toward scale, sustainability, and adaptability.
