Polypropylene Non Woven Fabric Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and outlook (2024-2031)

Global Polypropylene Non-Woven Fabric Market is segmented By Manufacturing Process (Staple, Spunbonded, Meltblown, Composites), By Application Type (Medical, Packaging, Geotextiles, Automotive, Filtration, Others), By Sales Channel (Direct, Indirect), and By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031

Report Overview

The Global Polypropylene Non-Woven Fabric Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period (2024-2031).

Polypropylene Non-Woven Fabric Market Scope

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• Polypropylene is the principal raw material used globally for manufacturing nonwoven fabrics. Spunbonded polypropylene nonwoven fabrics accounted to have a growing g market because of their use in diapers, feminine care, and medical products.
• Polypropylene nonwoven fabric is of low cost if purchased in bulk; it has moderate strength and stability, it is flexible which makes them easier to mold into any shape, and lightweight.
• Polypropylene nonwoven colors will remain bright, and it can be colored without degrading the plastic quality. Polypropylene nonwoven fabrics are chemically resistant to oils and solvents, excellent moisture resistance, and High-temperature resistance.
• The fabric types used for PP non-woven fabric are hydrophobic, hydrophilic, UV resistant, and flame retardant. The PP non-woven fabrics are used in packaging, medical, home furnishing /upholstery, bed & furniture, agriculture, automotive, and filtration. Fibertex UV stabilized virgin PP geotextiles are the only nonwoven geotextiles produced in Africa with certification for durability. In June 2018, the company introduced PP nonwoven fabric in road construction and maintenance

Market Drivers

• The higher birth rate, mainly in Asia Pacific regions like India and China has increased the demand for disposable consumer products like baby diapers. This has been a significant driver for the global PP nonwoven fabric market.
• The increase in concern for hygiene mainly in hospitals has driven the global PP nonwoven fabric market.
• The PP non-woven fabrics are cost-efficient and lightweight; this is driving the global PP nonwoven fabric market.
• The increasing growth of the automotive market is driving the global PP non-woven fabrics market as acoustics resistants are made of PP non-woven fabrics in automotive.

Market Restraints

• Not all the PP non-woven fabrics products are biodegradable which are not eco-friendly and harmful to the environment; this can be a significant restraint for the global PP nonwoven fabric market.

Market Segmentation

By manufacturing process

• The PP non-woven fabrics market is segmented by manufacturing processes such as staple, spun-bonded, meltblown, and composites. Spunbonded PP is accounted for a significant market share as Spunbonded PP is a breathable, soft, light, chemical-resistant, and non-toxic material.
• In Spun bonding, heat energy is used to stimulate an adhesive, which flows to a thermos plastic fiber joint and interlocks the fibers upon cooling. The bonding agent may be individual fiber portions or powders.

By application type

The PP non-woven fabrics market is segmented by application type such as medical, filters, geo-textile, packaging, automotive, and others.

Medical has a significant market for PP non-woven fabrics as there is a wide range of applications.