The Future of Nonwovens for Filtration to 2029

Table of Contents Key Facts and Figures

In 2024 the global consumption of nonwovens for filtration is 826,500 tonnes
Growth rates for 2024–29 are 5.9% (volume) and 10.7% (value)

Covid-19 has had a lasting impact on the industry, increasing standards of nonwovens for filtration globally. The evolution of these standards is continuing to drive growth rates in sales value. This data, combined with factors such as inflation, energy supply issues, sustainability, global oversupply, and changing performance needs, has been used to predict an overall increase in value growth but a decrease in volume growth rates.

Filtration is the process of removing solid particles from a liquid or gas through the use of a filter – in this case a nonwoven material – that allows flow of the fluid alone. Filtration is the second largest end-use market for durable nonwovens and the third largest market for nonwovens overall. They are categorised in this report by process, material type and end use, with a specific focus on liquid filtration and air/gas filtration.

This report is essential to:

Suppliers of raw materials and nonwovens
Machinery and equipment suppliers
Filtration manufacturers

About the author
Phillip Mango has spent almost 40 years in the nonwovens industry. He has held various positions and areas of expertise within the industry, from applications management for the global leader in nonwoven binders to technology director for the world’s largest airlaid producer, to founder, owner and head of operations for his own nonwovens company. He entered the consulting field in 2003 and has authored more than 35 reports for Smithers.

Name The Future of Nonwovens for Filtration to 2029

Date 11/29/2024

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Executive summary
Introduction and methodology

Objectives
Scope
Methodology
Definitions

Key drivers and trends

Introduction
Nonwovens for filtration supply chain
Key drivers and trends
Changing performance requirements
Supply/demand profiles
Regulatory Issues
Global conflicts
Global economies

Filtration market by process

Introduction
Nonwoven processes
- Spunlaid
  - SMS (spunbond/ meltblown/spunbond)
  - Spunbond
  - Meltblown
- Drylaid
  - Needlepunch
  - Spunlace
  - Carded
- Airlaid
- Wetlaid
- Other
Process trends in filtration market segments

Filtration market by material type

Introduction
Analysis of raw materials in nonwovens
- Fibres
  - Polyester fibre
  - Polypropylene fibre
  - Bicomponent fibre
  - Wood pulp
  - Fluff pulp
  - Specialty paper pulp
  - Rayon/lyocell
  - Rayon
  - Lyocell
  - Others
- Polymers
  - Polypropylene polymer
  - Polyester polymer
  - Polyethylene polymer
  - Other polymers
  - Latex binders
    - Standard latex binder
    - Specialty latex binder
Raw material trends in filtration market segments

Filtration market by end-use

Introduction
Air/gas filtration
- Automotive/transportation engine air filters
- Cabin air filters
HVAC
Industrial
- Dust filters
- All other industrial filters
Medical
- Face masks
- Antibacterial
Other air/gas
Liquid Filtration
- Water
  - Potable water
  - Desalination
  - Wastewater
High pressure jets
Automotive/transportation
- Fuel filter
- Oil filter
- Other
Food and beverage
- Coffee filter
- Tea bags
- Hot oil
- Other
Medical/pharmaceutical
Hydraulic fluids
Other liquid filters

Filtration market by region

Introduction
North America
- Analysis
- Nonwovens consumption for filtration in North America
- Air/gas filtration
- Liquid filtration
South America
- Analysis
- Nonwovens consumption for filtration in South America
- Air/gas filtration
- Liquid filtration
Europe
- Analysis
- Nonwovens consumption in Europe
  - Nonwovens consumption for filtration by country/ region
- Air/gas filtration
- Liquid filtration
Asia
- Analysis
- Nonwovens consumption in Asia
  - Nonwovens consumption for filtration by country
- Air/gas filtration
- Liquid filtration
Rest of world (ROW)
- Analysis
- Nonwovens consumption for filtration in ROW
- Air/gas filtration
- Liquid filtration

List of Figures

Consumption of nonwovens for air/ gas and liquid filtration, 2019–29 (by $ million)
Market share of raw materials for nonwovens in filtration, 2024 (by ‘000 tonnes)
Nonwovens consumption in filtration by end use, 2024 (by $ million)
Nonwovens consumption in filtration by region, 2024 (by $ million)
Supply chain for nonwovens used in filtration
Nonwovens in filtration market share by process 2024, by volume (%)
Nonwovens in filtration market share by process 2029, by volume (%)
Nonwovens in filtration market share by material type, 2024, by volume (%)
Nonwovens in filtration market share by material type, 2029, by volume (%)
MERV rating chart
Global nonwovens consumption by end use, 2024 and 2029 (‘000 tonnes)
Global nonwovens sales by end use, 2024 and 2029 ($ million)
Nonwovens in filtration market by region, 2024, by volume (%)
Nonwovens in filtration market by region, 2029, by volume (%)

List of Tables

Global consumption of nonwovens in filtration, 2019–29. (thousands tonnes, millions square metres, $ millions)
Nonwovens in filtration consumption by process, 2024 (by ‘000 tonnes)
Top 4 drivers/trends, 2024–29.
Nonwovens in filtration market by process 2019–29, by value ($ million)
Nonwovens in filtration market by process 2019–29, by volume (‘000 tonnes)
Nonwovens in filtration market by process 2019–29, by area (million m2)
Spunlaid nonwovens in filtration market 2019–29, by value, volume, and area ($ million, ‘000 tonnes and million m2)
Drylaid nonwovens in filtration market 2019–29, by value, volume, and area ($ million, ‘000 tonnes and million m2)
Drylaid nonwovens in filtration market by sub-segment, 2019–29, by value, volume and area) ($ million, ‘000 tonnes and million m2 )
Airlaid nonwovens in filtration market 2019–29, by value, volume and area ($ million, ‘000 tonnes and million m2)
Wetlaid nonwovens in filtration market 2019–29, by value, volume and area ($ million, ‘000 tonnes and million m2)
Other nonwovens in filtration market 2019–29, by value, volume and area ($ million, ‘000 tonnes and million m2)
Nonwovens in filtration market by material type 2019–29, by value ($ million)
Nonwovens in filtration market by material type 2019–29, by volume (‘000 tonnes)
Nonwovens in filtration market by polymer type 2019–29, by value and volume ($ million and ‘000 tonnes)
Polypropylene polymer for nonwovens in filtration market 2019–29, by value and volume ($ million and ‘000 tonnes)
Polyester polymer for nonwovens in filtration market 2019–29, by value and volume ($ million and ‘000 tonnes)
Polyethylene polymer for nonwovens in filtration market 2019–29, by value and volume ($ million and ‘000 tonnes)
Binders (polymer) for nonwovens in filtration market 2019–29, by value and volume ($ million and ‘000 tonnes)
Other polymer for nonwovens in filtration market 2019–29, by value and volume ($ million and ‘000 tonnes)
Nonwovens in filtration market by fibre type 2019–29, by value and volume ($ million and ‘000 tonnes)
Polypropylene fibre for nonwovens in filtration market 2019–29, by value and volume ($ million and ‘000 tonnes)
Polyester fibre for nonwovens in filtration market 2019–29, by value and volume ($ million and ‘000 tonnes)
Rayon / lyocell fibre for nonwovens in filtration market 2019–29, by value and volume ($ million and ‘000 tonnes)
Bicomponent fibre for nonwovens in filtration market 2019–29, by value and volume ($ million and ‘000 tonnes)
Wood pulp fibre for nonwovens in filtration market 2019–29, by value and volume ($ million and ‘000 tonnes)
Other fibre for nonwovens in filtration market 2019–29, by value and volume ($ million and ‘000 tonnes)
Material type by Nonwovens Process, 2024
Global consumption of nonwovens for filtration, 2009–2019 ($, m2, tonnes)
Global consumption of nonwovens for liquid and air/gas filtration, 2009–2019 ($, m2, tonnes)
Global nonwovens consumption for filter media by end use, 2009–2019 ($ millions)
Global nonwovens consumption for filter media by end use, 2009–2019 (m2 millions)
Global nonwovens consumption for filter media by end use, 2009–2019 (‘000 tonnes)
Global consumption of nonwovens in filtration, 2019–29 (‘000 tonnes, million m2,$ million)
Global consumption of nonwovens in filtration by geographic region, 2019–29 (‘000 tonnes)
Global consumption of nonwovens in filtration by geographic region, 2019–29 (million m2)
Global consumption of nonwovens in filtration by geographic region, 2019–29 ($ million)

For each region:

Nonwovens in filtration consumption, 2019–29 (‘000 tonnes, million m2, $ million)
Consumption of nonwovens in air/gas filtration, 2019–29 (‘000 tonnes)
Consumption of nonwovens in air/gas filtration, 2019–29 (million m2)
Consumption of nonwovens in air/gas filtration, 2019–29 (millions $)
Consumption of nonwovens in liquid filtration, 2019–29 (‘000 tonnes)
Consumption of nonwovens in liquid filtration, 2019–29 (million m2)
Consumption of nonwovens in liquid filtration, 2019–29 (million $)
Consumption of nonwovens in filtration by process, 2019–29 (‘000 tonnes)
Consumption of nonwovens in filtration by materials, 2019–29 (‘000 tonnes)

List of regions:

North America
South America
Europe
- Western Europe
- Eastern Europe
Asia
ROW