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Global Nonwoven Markets Report: A Comprehensive Survey and Outlook, 2023-2028

A new report, published by the two leading nonwoven trade associations, forecasts steady market demand for nonwovens materials through the next five years, according to EDANA’s and INDA’s joint publication, Global Nonwoven Markets Report, A Comprehensive Survey and Outlook, 2023–2028.

This is the eighth edition of the Global Nonwoven Markets Report, formerly titled Worldwide Outlook for the Nonwovens Industry, and is available for purchase from both INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and EDANA, the Voice of Nonwovens.

This comprehensive report provides in-depth information and analysis of the global nonwoven macro drivers, supply and demand, and an enhanced regional trade section.

Among the highlights of the report:

  • In the historical period (2013–2023), production increased 5.4% annually, led by growth in the spunlaid and needlepunch processes.
  • China led the growth in production, adding an additional 4.5 million tonnes from the end of 2013 through the end of 2023, representing a 9.4% annual growth rate.
  • Across the nonwoven end-use segments, the wipes, medical segments, and transportation expanded at the fastest rates.

The report includes detailed regional demographics and forecasts on production, technology and investment for North America, Greater Europe, Asia and the South America region. The report further features an enhanced economic trade section, product by end use, and insights for the future.