Spunbond Nonwoven Market

Increasing development in disposable products is driving the market growth

Market CAGR for spunbond nonwoven is being driven by the increasing adoption of spunbond nonwoven has led to the development, upgradation, and innovation of disposable products for application in personal care such as baby diapers, adult incontinence products, and medical products such as covers, face masks, gowns, gloves, and wipes. The properties of products, such as flexibility, durability, lightweight, and easy processing while providing one-time use, lead to the high production of disposable products.

Moreover, changing consumer preferences lead to frequent use of disposable products following the current trend, leading manufacturers to accelerate and offer newer and advanced nonwoven products. Disposable products are majorly used in the personal care & hygiene industry, and growth in this industry due to rising consumer awareness about health and hygiene is creating opportunities for the market.

Ease of manufacturing, low cost of production, high processing speeds, and the ability to produce fabrics of various weights and functions are some of the critical advantages of spunbond nonwovens. The increasing consumer adaptability of spunbond nonwoven fabrics has influenced traditional fabric manufacturers to accelerate innovation and upgrade traditional fibers. The increase in adoption is attributed to the accelerated demand for products that offer flexibility, durability, and superior functionalities such as safety, high strength, and lightweight. Disposable spunbond nonwovens are the most preferred fabrics, majorly by personal care & hygiene and medical end-users, among various others.

Disposable spunbond nonwovens are single-use fabrics with limited shelf life and are primarily used in baby products, adult incontinence products, feminine hygiene products, and wipes.

An increase in the use of spunbond nonwovens for geotextiles is expected to impact the demand positively. A growing number of transportation infrastructure planners, builders, and engineers, are adopting geo-textiles as durable material for highways, roads, railways, and foundations. Geo-textiles are gaining demand in new applications such as mining, oil drilling sites, and shale gas, driving the spunbond nonwoven market revenue.

In 2024: Berry Global launched a new line of sustainable spunbond nonwoven fabrics with improved durability and eco-friendly properties.

Freudenberg Performance Materials - 2023: Freudenberg introduced advanced spunbond nonwoven materials for use in medical and filtration applications.

The Global Spunbond Nonwoven Market Industry experiences a notable surge in demand from the healthcare sector. Nonwoven fabrics are increasingly utilized in medical applications such as surgical gowns, drapes, and masks due to their barrier properties and breathability. The market is projected to reach 15 USD Billion in 2024, driven by the need for high-quality, disposable medical products. As healthcare facilities prioritize hygiene and infection control, the adoption of spunbond nonwovens is likely to expand. This trend is expected to contribute significantly to the overall growth of the Global Spunbond Nonwoven Market Industry.

By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The Asia Pacific spunbond nonwoven market will dominate this market due to growth in economic development and rising population, leading to high demand for personal care & hygiene products. The population in the region is on a continuous rise, leading to growth in the construction, automotive, and medical industries. This growth leads to high consumption of spunbond nonwoven products, thus surging the market growth in this region.

Moreover, China spunbond nonwoven market held the largest market share, and the Indian spunbond nonwoven market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2: SPUNBOND NONWOVEN MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%) 

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, Market Research Future Database, and Analyst Review

Europe spunbond nonwoven market accounts for the second-largest market share due to the rising production of automobiles in the region. Regional manufacturers continuously try to provide advanced solutions to appeal to consumers, among which customization is one of them. This has created opportunities for the market, which is expected to grow as nonwoven products are used to improve the interior appeal of automobiles. Further, the German spunbond nonwoven market held the largest market share, and the UK spunbond nonwoven market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.

The North America spunbond nonwoven market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. This is due to the rise in the medical industry. Consumers are more aware of the health and prevalence of diseases, leading to high spending on healthcare services. Moreover, the US Spunbond Nonwoven market held the largest market share, and the Canada Spunbond Nonwoven market was the fastest-growing market in the North America region.

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development to expand their product lines, which will help the spunbond nonwoven market grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking various strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, the spunbond nonwoven industry must offer cost-effective items.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the spunbond nonwoven industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the spunbond nonwoven industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to the healthcare industry. Major players in the spunbond nonwoven market, including Sunshine Nonwoven Fabric Co. Ltd, Fitesa S.A., Radici Partecipaioni SpA, Fiberwebibdia Ltd., Surya Textech, Asahi Kasei Corporation, TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC., DALIAN RUIGUANG NONWOVEN GROUP CO., LTD., and others, are attempting to expand market demand by funding in research and development operations.

Aktieselskabet Schouw & Co. is an industrial conglomerate. The company owns businesses within feed for industrial fish farming, nonwoven textiles for personal care and industrial applications, hydraulic components and solutions for industry, remanufacturing of auto parts, and electronics for business-to-business customers. In September 2020, Schouw & Co. invested USD 40 million to construct two nonwoven production lines in Malaysia and the US. These production lines, set to commence operations by the second half of 2021, will increase the capacity of the company's Fibertex Nonwovens business by 10%.

This development will help Schouw & Co. establish itself as one of the leading players in the market.

Asahi Kasei Corp manufactures and markets chemical products. The company's product portfolio includes acrylonitrile, styrene, diagnostic reagents, foam insulation panels, foundation systems, methyl methacrylate, polyethylene, polystyrene, polymers, functional additives, membrane filtration systems, ion-exchange membranes, medical devices, sensors. It also offers prescription drugs. Asahi Kasei's products find application in chemicals and fibers, electronics, healthcare, and construction. It markets these products under Duranol, Sepacell, Polydurex, Ceolus, Aciplex, and Hipore brands. In March 2019, Asahi Kasei Corporation expanded its spunbond nonwoven materials production capacity at its subsidiary, Asahi Kasei Spunbond (Thailand) Co., Ltd (AKST).

This expansion will be done by adding a new production line with a capacity of 15,000 tons/year of spunbound nonwovens, which is expected to increase the total capacity for spunbond nonwovens at AKST to 50,000 tons/year.