Non-woven Packaging Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Market Volume (2024) | 1.61 Million tons |
| Market Volume (2029) | 2.31 Million tons |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 7.47 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Non-woven Packaging Market Analysis
The Non-woven Packaging Market size in terms of production volume is expected to grow from 1.61 Million tons in 2024 to 2.31 Million tons by 2029, at a CAGR of 7.47% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
Innovation and improvements in the non-woven fabric manufacturing processes have also contributed to market growth. Innovations in materials and production techniques have led to the development of non-woven fabrics with enhanced properties such as strength, flexibility, and barrier capabilities, creating opportunities for the products to substitute existing packaging products. The advancements mentioned have expanded the application scope of non-woven fabric packaging across various industries, further driving market growth.
The textile industry has become increasingly globalized, spreading production and consumption across various regions. As a result, countries with competitive advantages in textile production, such as low labor costs or access to raw materials, have been able to ramp up their yarn production for export purposes. This has led to a surge in the volume of textile yarn traded internationally.
Non-woven materials offer lightweight, durable, and cost-effective solutions for packaging in various industries such as agriculture, construction, and retail. The versatility of non-woven fabrics makes them suitable for different types of sacks and bags, driving their adoption in packaging applications.
Environmental awareness, such as eco-friendly fashion has evolved worldwide. Non-woven bags, created from sustainable resources, are at the forefront of this trend, providing a chic and responsible substitute to conventional plastic bags.
The geopolitical situation often influences global energy markets, impacting the prices of crude oil and natural gas. Since these commodities are key feedstocks for petrochemical-based raw materials used in non-woven fabric production, such as polypropylene and polyester, fluctuations in energy prices can directly affect the cost of raw materials. Sharp increases in energy prices can drive up production costs for non-woven fabric manufacturers, leading to higher prices for non-woven packaging materials.
Non-woven Packaging Market Trends
Food Packaging to Hold Major Market Share
- Producers and converters in the food packaging sector are actively innovating to create sustainable solutions, often incorporating natural fibers and optimizing raw material usage. In food pads, air-laid non-wovens take center stage, boasting a high proportion of natural fibers.
- Additionally, spun bond/SAP/spun bond laminates are gaining traction in the market. These non-woven food pads effectively absorb liquids from perishable goods like meat and fruit, preserving freshness and extending shelf life, ultimately reducing food wastage. According to the OECD, the projected global consumption of poultry meat will amount to 156.24 metric kilotons by 2032.
- According to INDA, the association representing the non-woven fabrics industry, air-laid is particularly well-suited for food pads due to its resemblance to hygiene absorbent cores. It exhibits rapid liquid acquisition, minimal rewetting, and high absorbency capacities. However, other types of non-woven fabrics, including spun bond, melt blown, and needle-punched varieties, also serve distinct roles in the food packaging industry.
- One of the key advantages of non-woven materials in food packaging is their cost-effectiveness compared to traditional packaging materials such as plastics and paper. This affordability makes them an appealing choice for various food packaging applications, from fresh produce to processed foods.
- Non-woven materials are crucial in crafting insulated bags and totes designed for transporting perishable food items like groceries, prepared meals, and frozen foods. These bags are equipped with thermal insulation to maintain the desired temperature, ensuring the freshness and quality of the contents during transit. Additionally, non-woven fabrics are extensively utilized to create reusable shopping bags tailored for groceries, produce, and food items. These bags are prized for their durability, strength, and versatility, serving as an eco-friendly substitute for disposable plastic bags.
Asia Pacific Expected to Witness Significant Growth
- The countries across the region have focused on supporting all aspects of the textile industry. In particular, attention was given to the numerous uses of non-wovens in different packaging applications. Non-woven bags are widely acceptable in the region due to their durability and tear-resistant, flexible features for advertisements, shipping, packing, and promotion.
- As non-wovens and technical textiles are considered the most promising and dynamic segment of the textiles industry, the demand and consumption of Non-wovens and Technical Textiles will grow steadily throughout the forecasted period in India. Indian industry is beginning to follow international trends by calling on foreign players to collaborate with the entrepreneurs in India and pushing manufacturers to innovate non-woven packaging and increase the production line.
- Packaging is one of the most traditional non-woven applications in China. Due to the ban on plastic bags, there is a considerable demand for non-woven reusable shopping bags. The Chinese non-woven industry will continue to focus more on industrial packaging, medical packaging, and food packaging applications in the future.
- In China, the demand for non-wovens in the medical and surgical industry will change occasionally. The Healthy China Initiative and the development of products and applications will continue to boost non-woven medical and surgical packaging consumption.
- China Non-wovens and Industrial Textiles Association, which represents the non-wovens, industrial textiles, and related industries in China, released data in May 2023 stating that in 2022, approximately 50 spun-bonded and melt-blown non-wovens production lines, 20 spun laced lines, 150 needle-punched line production lines have been added.
Non-woven Packaging Industry Overview
The Non-woven Packaging market is fragmented owing to global players and small and medium-sized enterprises. Some of the major players in the market are Novipax Buyer, LLC, EAM Corporation (Domtar Corporation), Glatfelter Corporation, Felix Non-wovens, and Dupont de Nemours, Inc. Players in the market are adopting strategies such as partnerships and acquisitions to enhance their product offerings and gain sustainable competitive advantage.
- February 2024 - Berry Global Group, Inc. and Glatfelter Corporation declared their agreements to merge the majority of Berry Global Group’s hygiene, health, and specialties segment to incorporate its global non-wovens and films business with Glatfelter. This merger is the first step for the company to become the market leader in non-woven and specialty materials in the global markets.
- November 2023 - Novipax enhanced the benefits of its absorbents pad named Prep Pads in the food service industry for various purposes, including storage of food for storage and transportation, food packaging to absorb excess oil and moisture, and others.
Non-woven Packaging Market Leaders
Novipax Buyer, LLC
EAM Corporation (Domtar Corporation)
Glatfelter Corporation
Felix Nonwovens
Dupont de Nemours, Inc.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Non-woven Packaging Market News
February 2024 - Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) has launched a new fully synthetic wet-laid nonwoven product line manufactured in Germany.
August 2023 - DuPont completed the acquisition of Spectrum Plastics Group. Spectrum has become a part of the Industrial Solutions business line within the Electronics & Industrial segment. Spectrum’s strategic focus on key, fast-growing therapeutics areas such as electrophysiology, structural heart, surgical robotics as well as cardiovascular complements DuPont’s existing products for biopharma and pharma processing, medical devices, and packaging, which includes DuPont’s Tyvek Medical Packaging and LiveoTM silicone solutions. This combination with Spectrum increases DuPont’s existing revenue to proliferate healthcare markets to approximately 10% of its product portfolio.
Non-woven Packaging Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET INSIGHTS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.3 Industry Attractiveness – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
5. MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 Growth in Demand for Environmentally Sustainable Packaging Solutions
5.1.2 Increasing Use in Sacks & Bags, Sterilization Wrapping, and Other Fields, such as Vacuum Cleaner Bags & Metal Wraps, for Transportation & Protection Purposes
5.2 Market Challenges
5.2.1 Uncertainty in Geopolitical Situation and its Impact on Raw Materials and Price Fluctuations
5.3 Consumption Volume of Non-Woven Fabric Worldwide (With a Breakdown for Major Regions)
5.4 Technology Trends: Carded and Calendering Nonwoven Process
6. MARKET SEGMENTATION
6.1 By Technology
6.1.1 Dry-Laid
6.1.2 Spun-Laid
6.1.3 Other Technologies
6.2 By End-user Packaging Applications
6.2.1 Food Packaging
6.2.2 Industrial
6.2.3 Medical
6.2.4 Other End User Packaging Applications
6.3 By Geography
6.3.1 North America
6.3.2 Europe
6.3.3 Asia
6.3.4 Australia and New Zealand
6.3.5 Latin America
6.3.6 Middle East and Africa
7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
7.1 Company Profiles*
7.1.1 Novipax Buyer LLC
7.1.2 EAM Corporation (Domtar Corporation)
7.1.3 Glatfelter Corporation
7.1.4 Felix Nonwovens
7.1.5 Dupont de Nemours Inc.
7.1.6 Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg Group)
7.1.7 Mundo Products Co. Ltd
7.1.8 Eximius Innovative Pvt. Ltd
8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
9. FUTURE OUTLOOK AND MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
Non-woven Packaging Industry Segmentation
Non-woven refers to a fabric-like material comprising staple fibers that have been mechanically, chemically, thermally, or solvent-bonded together. The study captures the demand for non-woven materials based on the various market dynamics, technology trends, and demand-supply conditions worldwide. The study covers the non-woven packaging market tracked in terms of volume in million tonnes. This report analyzes the factors that impact geopolitical developments in the market, which were studied based on the prevalent base scenarios, key themes, and end-use application-related demand cycles. The estimates exclude the weight of the content that is or is to be packed inside the non-woven packaging solutions.
The scope is limited to non-woven material in packaging. Non-woven shopping bags are not considered part of the scope. The global non-woven packaging market is segmented by technology (dry-laid, spun-laid, and other technologies), end-use packaging applications (food packaging, industrial, medical, and other end-uses), and geography. The study also tracks the key market parameters, underlying growth influencers, and major vendors operating in the industry, which supports the market estimations and growth rates over the forecast period.
The non-woven packaging market is segmented by technology (dry-laid, spun-laid, other technologies), by end-user packaging applications (food packaging, industrial, medical, other end user packaging applications), by geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa). The report offers market forecasts and size in volume (tonnes) for all the above segments.
| By Technology | |
| Dry-Laid | |
| Spun-Laid | |
| Other Technologies |
| By End-user Packaging Applications | |
| Food Packaging | |
| Industrial | |
| Medical | |
| Other End User Packaging Applications |
| By Geography | |
| North America | |
| Europe | |
| Asia | |
| Australia and New Zealand | |
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| Middle East and Africa |
Non-woven Packaging Market Research FAQs
How big is the Non-woven Packaging Market?
The Non-woven Packaging Market size is expected to reach 1.61 million tons in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 7.47% to reach 2.31 million tons by 2029.
What is the current Non-woven Packaging Market size?
In 2024, the Non-woven Packaging Market size is expected to reach 1.61 million tons.
Who are the key players in Non-woven Packaging Market?
Novipax Buyer, LLC, EAM Corporation (Domtar Corporation), Glatfelter Corporation, Felix Nonwovens and Dupont de Nemours, Inc. are the major companies operating in the Non-woven Packaging Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Non-woven Packaging Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Which region has the biggest share in Non-woven Packaging Market?
In 2024, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Non-woven Packaging Market.
What years does this Non-woven Packaging Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Non-woven Packaging Market size was estimated at 1.49 million tons. The report covers the Non-woven Packaging Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Non-woven Packaging Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Non-woven Packaging Industry Report
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