Global Melt-Blown Nonwovens Market Size By Material (Polyester, Polypropylene, Rayon), By End User (Construction, Textiles, Healthcare), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Melt-Blown Nonwovens Market Size And Forecast

Melt-Blown Nonwovens Market size was valued at USD 9.39 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 19.41 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 9.51% from 2024 to 2031.

The nonwoven sector is being propelled forward by the need for new and improved products. The healthcare business has a substantial need for nonwoven fabric. The key driving drivers for this industry are rising surgeries and the installation of new medical facilities. The Global Melt-Blown Nonwovens Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Melt-Blown Nonwovens Market Definition

Nonwovens are a type of high-tech, engineered fabric manufactured from fibers that is utilized in a variety of applications and goods. The melt-blown spinning method is used to create these textiles immediately from the polymer stage. Melt-blown nonwovens are nonwoven textiles comprised of thermoplastic synthetic polymers that are randomly deposited. Melt blowing is a common technique for generating micro- and nano-fibers in which a polymer melt is extruded via small nozzles surrounded by high-speed blowing gas. Meltblown polyester nonwoven materials are utilized in a variety of hygienic products such as filters, hair caps, masks, and wiping cloths. Two of the most frequent uses for melt-blown polyester nonwoven fabrics are feminine care and disposable diaper products.

Global Melt-Blown Nonwovens Market Overview

The market for melt-blown polyester nonwoven textiles is predicted to rise significantly during the forecast period, owing to rising demand for these fabrics in absorbent hygiene items such as baby diapers and feminine care products. However, due to the use of compressed air, which uses a lot of energy, melt-blown polyester nonwoven fabric is more expensive than spun-bond polyester nonwoven fabric. Spunbond polyester nonwoven textiles are more favored due to the high production costs involved with the meltdown process, which might be a significant limitation for the market for melt-blown polyester nonwoven fabrics in the near future.

Melt-blown nonwovens are increasingly being used in medical applications such as surgical masks, medical gowns, and wound dressings. The rising awareness of hygiene and safety, along with the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, has significantly raised demand for these goods. Melt-blown nonwovens are exceptionally effective in filtering particles and impurities. The growing emphasis on clean air and water, along with stringent environmental restrictions, has raised demand for melt-blown nonwovens in filtering applications.

Melt-blown nonwovens necessitate the use of specialist polymers such as polypropylene. Changes in the availability and pricing of these key resources might hinder business growth. The increased emphasis on workplace safety and the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) across industries creates significant opportunities for the melt-blown nonwoven industry. Construction, industrial, and oil and gas sectors, among others, demand protective gear and equipment manufactured from melt-blown nonwoven materials. Rapid industrialization and urbanization in emerging economies, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Latin America, provide new market opportunities. The expanding middle-class population and increased cleanliness awareness in these areas are driving up demand for melt-blown nonwovens.

Global Melt-Blown Nonwovens Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Melt-Blown Nonwovens Market is Segmented on the basis of Material, End User, and Geography.

Melt-Blown Nonwovens Market, By Material

• Polyester
• Polypropylene
• Rayon
• Polyethylene
• Others

Based on Material, the market is segmented into Polyester, Polypropylene, Rayon, Polyethylene, and Others. Polypropylene accounted for the largest market in 2022, during the forecast period. In 2022, polyester accounted second largest in terms of market size. Nonwoven polyester is a great option for a variety of application demands, including those for industrial filter materials, healthcare and hygiene goods, building materials, telecom products, agricultural fabric, and more. Polyesters are inexpensive, easily manufactured from petrochemical sources, and offer a wide range of practical physical properties. The most popular plastic fiber is polyethylene (PE), a synthetic resin created by polymerizing ethylene.

Melt-Blown Nonwovens Market, By End User

• Construction
• Textiles
• Healthcare
• Automotive
• Others

Based on End User, the market is segmented into Construction, Textiles, Healthcare, Automotive, and Others. Healthcare accounted for the largest market in 2022, during the forecast period. Construction was the second-largest market in 2022. Melt-blown nonwoven textiles are utilized in the construction sector for pipe wrapping, the acoustical ceiling, roofing and tile underlayment, and house wrapping. Due to the expansion of their market globally, nonwoven textiles are in more demand in the building sector. Baby diapers, sanitary napkins, wipes, facemasks, adult incontinence products, lens tissues, hand warmers, buff pads, and laundry dry sheets are all made of nonwoven materials.

Melt-Blown Nonwovens Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

On the basis of Regional Analysis, the Global Melt-Blown Nonwovens Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa. In 2022, Asia-Pacific had the greatest market share, followed by North America. As a key manufacturer and supplier of melt-blown nonwovens to the entire world, the Asia Pacific area is regarded as the largest manufacturing center of melt-blown nonwovens. Manufacturing activities in the Asia-Pacific area have grown as a result of multiple acquisitions and the establishment of new facilities in the region.

Key Players

The “Global Melt-Blown Nonwovens Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the market including some of the major players such as Pegas Nonwovens, Kimberly-Clark, Sinopec Group, Toray, China Hi-Tech Group Corporation. 

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players.

Key Developments

• In February 2022, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. announced intentions to expand its meltblown nonwovens production facilities at wholly owned subsidiary Sunrex Industry Co., Ltd. The move is part of an effort to meet rising demand for industrial-use meltblown nonwovens, and it will raise Mitsui Chemicals Group’s overall production capacity for meltblown nonwovens by 30%. The business intends to invest 240 million yen in the project, with manufacturing set to begin in April 2023. Mitsui Chemicals will position nonwovens as a growth business under Life & Healthcare Solutions in the updated portfolio as part of its new VISION 2030 Long-Term Business Plan.
• In January 2021, KNH has made a formal entry into the high-end filtering industry by introducing HEPA grade meltblown nonwovens with exceptional efficiency and permeability. KNH HEPA Meltblown nonwovens may fulfil the standards of high-efficiency filtration H10-H14 with reduced air resistance and greater performance when compared to conventional meltblown nonwovens. The efficiency can be increased to 99.995%, and the air resistance can be reduced by 30-40%. As a result, KNH HEPA Meltblown nonwovens can also provide more breathable, pleasant, and protective solutions for medical and personal protection filters.

Ace Matrix Analysis

The Ace Matrix provided in the report would help to understand how the major key players involved in this industry are performing as we provide a ranking for these companies based on various factors such as service features & innovations, scalability, innovation of services, industry coverage, industry reach, and growth roadmap. Based on these factors, we rank the companies into four categories as Active, Cutting Edge, Emerging, and Innovators. 

Market Attractiveness

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Porter’s Five Forces

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