Nonwovens: United States

Report Overview

Nonwovens: United States estimates 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, and 2022, with a forecast for 2027. Demand is segmented by web formation process and market.

Web formation processes include:

• spunmelt
• carded
• wetlaid
• airlaid

Market segments include:

• wipes
• personal hygiene
• medical/surgical
• construction
• filtration
• 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.
Clarification:

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.

Related NAICS Codes

Table of Contents

HIGHLIGHTS

• Historical Trends
• Key Economic Indicators
• Competitive Materials
• Sustainability Initiatives
• North America Regional Outlook

• Spunmelt
• Carded
• Wetlaid
• Airlaid

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

• Industry Characteristics
• Market Leaders

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

• Figure 1 | Key Trends in US Nonwovens Demand, 2022 - 2027
• Figure 2 | US Nonwovens Demand Trends, 2012 - 2022
• Table 1 | Key Indicators for US Nonwovens Demand, 2012 - 2027 (2012US$ bil)
• Figure 3 | North America Nonwovens Demand by Country, 2022 (%)
• Figure 4 | US Nonwovens Demand by Web Formation Process, 2012 - 2027 (000 m tons)
• Table 2 | US Nonwovens Demand by Web Formation Process, 2012 - 2027 (000 m tons)
• Figure 5 | US Nonwovens Demand by Web Formation Process, 2012 - 2027 (%)
• Figure 6 | US Nonwovens Demand by Market, 2012 - 2027 (000 m tons)
• Table 3 | US Nonwovens Demand by Market, 2012 - 2027 (000 m tons)
• Figure 7 | US Nonwovens Demand by Market, 2012 - 2027 (%)
• Table 4 | US Nonwovens Supply & Demand, 2012 - 2027 (000 m tons)
• Table 5 | Select Recent & Proposed Nonwoven Production Additions by Company
• Table 6 | Select Nonwoven Production Locations by Company
• Table 7 | NAICS & SIC Codes Related to Nonwovens