Nonwovens: Europe

Report Overview

Nonwovens: Europe covers demand and production in metric tons. Total demand is provided in annual series from 2012 to 2022, with a forecast for 2027; production and the various segments are reported at five-year intervals for 2012, 2017, 2022, and 2027.

Web formation process segments:

• spunmelt
• carded
• wetlaid
• airlaid

Market segments:

• personal hygiene
• wipes
• medical/surgical
• filtration
• construction
• other markets such as motor vehicles, battery separators, and carpet backing and underlay

Key macroeconomic indicators are also provided with quantified trends. Other various topics, including profiles of pertinent leading companies, are covered in this report.

Clarifications:
Nonwovens are defined as materials made from fibers, filaments, and films that are arranged into webs, batts, or sheets, and then bonded together using mechanical, thermal, or chemical means.

Who is this report for?

• Nonwovens Producers: To understand the market size, trends, segmentation, and competitive landscape of nonwovens in Europe, and identify opportunities for growth, expansion, or innovation
• End Users: To evaluate the supply and demand of nonwovens in various applications, such as personal hygiene, wipes, medical/surgical, filtration, and construction, and assess the performance, cost, and sustainability of different types of nonwovens
• Raw Material Suppliers: To analyze the demand for raw materials, fibers, resins, binders, and additives used in the production of nonwovens, and tailor their product offerings and pricing strategies accordingly
• Investors: To gain insights into the growth potential, profitability, and risks of the nonwovens industry in Europe, and identify attractive segments, markets, or companies for investment.

Related NAICS Codes

Table of Contents

HIGHLIGHTS

• Historical Trends
• Key Economic Indicators
• Competitive Materials
• Sustainability Initiatives
• Demand by Country

• Spunmelt
• Carded
• Wetlaid
• Airlaid

• Personal Hygiene
• Wipes
• Medical/Surgical
• Filtration
• Construction
• Other Markets

• Industry Characteristics
• Market Share

• Scope
• Sources
• Industry Codes
• Freedonia Methodology
• Resources

• Figure 1 | Europe: Key Trends in Nonwovens Demand, 2022 - 2027
• Figure 2 | Europe: Nonwovens Demand Trends, 2012 - 2022
• Table 1 | Europe: Key Indicators for Nonwovens Demand, 2012 - 2027 (2021US$ bil)
• Figure 3 | Europe: Nonwovens Demand by Country, 2022 (%)
• Figure 4 | Europe: Nonwovens Demand by Web Formation Process, 2012 - 2027 (000 m tons)
• Table 2 | Europe: Nonwovens Demand by Web Formation Process, 2012 - 2027 (000 m tons)
• Figure 5 | Europe: Nonwovens Demand by Web Formation Process, 2012 - 2027 (%)
• Figure 6 | Europe: Nonwovens Demand by Market, 2012 - 2027 (000 m tons)
• Table 3 | Europe: Nonwovens Demand by Market, 2012 - 2027 (000 m tons)
• Figure 7 | Europe: Nonwovens Demand by Market, 2012 - 2027 (%)
• Table 4 | Europe Nonwovens Supply & Demand, 2012 - 2027 (000 m tons)
• Figure 8 | Europe: Nonwovens Market Share by Company, 2022 (%)
• Table 5 | Europe: Select Suppliers to the Nonwovens Market
• Table 6 | Countries in Western Europe
• Table 7 | Countries in Eastern Europe
• Table 8 | HS Codes Related to Nonwovens
• Table 9 | NACE Codes Related to Nonwovens