Meltblown Fabrics Market: By Product, Grade, Material Type and End-Use Industry

Global Meltblown Fabrics Market size was valued at USD 7.2 Billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 11.04 Billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period (2023-2029)
Meltblown Fabrics Market Overview
A material that is made from polymers with thermoplastic behavior is called meltblown fabric. This material is made with a meltblown method and is majorly collected in rolls from the machine. The advantages associated with meltblown fabrics such as microfiltration, strength and stability to the products, temperature resistance and sorbents are resulting in the increase in global demand for fabrics. The Meltblown Fabrics Market report provides a detailed analysis of the market size and share with an in-depth analysis of market dynamics including drivers, restraints, opportunities and challenges.
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Meltblown Fabrics Market Dynamics
The meltbown technology is expected to be one of the fastest growing technologies in the non-woven industry used to manufacture non-woven products in recent years. It is becoming one of the main technologies due to the current growth and rising interest. The technology is further expected to develop during the forecast period, which will expand the scope and practicability of it. This technological development is creating various growth opportunities for the Meltblown Fabrics market. The continuous research and development in meltblown fabrics manufacturing technologies have resulted in improved product performance. Technological developments and innovative products are attracting industries looking for advanced materials.

The meltblown cloth is the respirator or surgical face mask because it enhances oil absorption and neutralizes heat. The use of meltblown fabric helps to make the middle layer of mask, soft, permeable and breathable due to which the demand for meltblown fabrics is increasing. The healthcare industry is the main consumer of healthcare fabrics such as wound dressing, surgical masks and sterilization wraps. The advancements in the healthcare infrastructure, increase in healthcare spending and rising awareness of hygiene practices and infection control is increasing the demand for meltblown fabrics. The implementation of strict environmental regulations and standards especially in the areas of water and air quality control by governments and regulatory bodies is driving the market growth.

Many meltblown fabrics producers are increasing their lineups of innovations in order to cater to the growing electric vehicle market. The Meltblown Fabrics Market trends such as green mobility and autonomous driving are also providing growth opportunities for meltblown fabrics producers. The high demand for lightweight yet highly functional components is contributing to the growth of the market.

Meltblown fabrics are majorly made of polypropylene (PP) resin. The cost and availability of polypropylene significantly impact the market. The fluctuations in the prices of raw materials affects the production costs of meltblown fabrics, which makes them more expensive. Thus, the reduction in the adoption of meltblown fabrics hampers the market growth. From the other types of non-woven fabrics and filtration media such as electrostatic media, needle-punched fabrics and spunbond fabrics, the meltblown experience severe competition. These substitutes offer similar properties and functionalities, which is a major challenge for the market. The manufacturing process requires a considerable amount of energy, which rises environmental concerns such as energy consumption and green house consumption. The rising environmental consciousness and sustainability is expected to increase the need for manufacturers to adopt more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly production practices.
Meltblown Fabrics Market Regional Insights
The Asia Pacific Meltblown Fabrics Market held the major share of the global market in 2022 and is expected to grow at a high CAGR during the forecast period. The growing industries especially in developing countries such as India, China and Japan are driving the growth of the regional market. Even though China is the largest producer of non-woven fabrics, the production of meltblown fabrics is relatively small.

The meltblown fabrics market in North America is expected to grow at a high CAGR during the forecast period. The regional market is majorly driven by the healthcare and filtration industries. The major focus on environmental regulations and air quality control is increasing the demand for high-performance filtration media, including meltblown fabrics. The manufacturers in the region are highly investing in research and development for eco-friendly meltblown fabrics.

The European Meltblown Fabrics Market has grown rapidly in the past few years due to the increasing demand for filtration products, especially in sectors like water treatment, air purification and healthcare. There has been a major focus on sustainable manufacturing practices and the development of eco-friendly meltblown fabrics in the region. The companies are highly investing in research and development to develop meltblown fabrics with improved efficiency, reduced environmental impact and lower energy consumption.
Meltblown Fabrics Market Segment Analysis
Based on Grade: The market is divided into Medical, Civil and others. The Medical segment dominated the global market. In the manufacturing process, 100 percent polypropylene medical grade nonwoven is produced, which is an important component in the manufacture of facemasks, PEE, etc.

Based on Application: The market is divided into Filter Media, Medical Fabrics, Sanitary Products, Oil Absorbent, Clothing, Hot Melt Adhesive, Electronic Major and others. The filter media segment held the largest Meltblown Fabrics Market share in 2022. Medical Fabrics held the second-largest share of the global market in 2022. This is attributed to the growing healthcare industry with the increasing number of patients across the world. The increasing number of people suffering from chronic diseases is driving the growth of the segment. The Electronic Major segment is expected to rapidly during the forecast period. There are two main applications of meltblown nets in the electronics market. Meltblown nets are mainly used as a lining fabric in computer floppy disks and as an insulating material in battery separators and capacitors. The growing electronics industry is majorly driving the Meltblown Fabrics Market growth.

Based on End-Use Industry: The market is divided into Healthcare, Construction, Automotive, Personal Care, Filtration and others. The healthcare segment held the major share of the global market as healthcare is one of the biggest industries in the world. In the healthcare industry, they are majorly used in surgical masks, filters, sterilization wraps and pouches. They are highly demanded because of their high absorbent and excellent barrier properties, which make them ideal for use. During the forecast period, The Construction segment is expected to grow at a high rate. This is attributed to the increasing demand for meltblown fabrics in the construction industry due to the growth of the industry across the world. They are mainly used for roofing and tile underlayment while in acoustical ceiling it is used as house wraps and pipe wraps.
Meltblown Fabrics Market Competitive Landscape
This section of the report includes investments plans of Meltblown Fabrics key competitors and strategies to increase their presence in the industry. The Meltblown Fabrics Market report includes a detailed analysis of the collaborations, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures taking place in the industry. The key players are majorly collaborating with the market players in the industries such as automotive, healthcare, construction, etc.
Berry Global has majorly invested in an additional specialty meltblown asset to produce high-efficiency filtration media.

The investment is targeted to meet increasing demand and customer growth. It has also invested in its global meltblown nonwoven fabric capacity for South America. This investment has strengthened its position as the leading manufacturer. In 2021, Kimberly Clark acquired Softex Indonesia, a leading manufacturer of personal care products. The aim of the acquisition was to increase the presence of Kimberly Clark in Southeast Asia and strengthen its capabilities in manufacturing meltblown fabrics for hygiene applications.
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Meltblown Fabrics Market


Report Coverage
Details


Base Year:
2022
Forecast Period:
2023-2029


Historical Data:
2017 to 2022
Market Size in 2022:
US $ 7.2 Bn.


Forecast Period 2023 to 2029 CAGR:
6.3%
Market Size in 2029:
US $ 11.04 Bn.


 Segments Covered:
by Product
Dual Textures
Fine Fibers


by Grade
Medical
Civil
Others


by Material Type
Polypropylene
Polyester
Polyamides
Polyethylene
Polystyrene
Others


by Application
Filter Media
Medical Fabrics
Sanitary Products
Oil Absorbent
Clothing
Hot Melt Adhesive
Electronic Major
Others


by End-Use Industry
Healthcare
Construction
Automotive
Personal Care
Filtration
Others



Meltblown Fabrics Market, by Region
North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)
Europe (UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Austria and Rest of Europe)
Asia Pacific (China, South Korea, Japan, India, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Rest of APAC)
Middle East and Africa (South Africa, GCC, Egypt, Nigeria and Rest of ME&A)
South America (Brazil, Argentina Rest of South America)
Meltblown Fabrics Key Players
1. TOREY INDUSTRIES LTD
2. Hollingsworth & Vose Co
3. ATEX, Inc
4. Don & Low Ltd
5. Irema Ireland
6. Shandong Huaqiang Nonwoven Co., Ltd
7. PFNonwovens Holding s.r.o
8. Freudenberg Performance Materials
9. China Hi-Tech Group Corporation
10. Monadnock Non-Wovens LLC
11. Berry Global Inc.
12. Sefortek
Frequently Asked Questions
1] What was the Meltblown Fabrics Market size in 2022?
Ans. USD 7.2 Bn was the Meltblown Fabrics Market size in 2022.

2] What is the expected Meltblown Fabrics Market size by 2029?
Ans. USD 11.04 Bn is the expected Meltblown Fabrics Market size by 2029.

3] What is the expected CAGR of the Global Meltblown Fabrics Market during the forecast period?
Ans. During the forecast period, the Global Meltblown Fabrics Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3 percent.

4] What are the major Meltblown Fabrics Market segments?
Ans. The market is divided by Product, Grade, Material Type and End-Use Industry.

5] Which region is expected to hold the largest Meltblown Fabrics Market share during the forecast period?
Ans. Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest share of the Meltblown Fabrics Market during the forecast period.