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Automotive Nonwoven Fabrics Market Trends

Report ID: GMI6247
Published Date: Jul 2023
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Automotive Nonwoven Fabrics Market Trends

In the automotive industry, the trend of lightweighting is fueling nonwoven fabrics demand. This fabric type offers high strength-to-weight ratios and proves to be an ideal alternative to heavier traditional materials. Lightweighting enhances fuel efficiency, reduces emissions, and improves vehicle performance. In the automotive industry, the rising EV adoption presents new opportunities for nonwoven fabrics in components including battery packs, interior insulation, and thermal management systems. The expanding EV market is anticipated to fuel the demand for nonwoven fabrics with properties such as thermal resistance and electrical insulation. Sustainability is a prime focus area in the automotive industry. Nonwoven fabrics, especially those made from recycled materials or utilizing eco-friendly methods, are gaining popularity.

Authors: Kiran Pulidindi, Kunal Ahuja

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Market size for automotive nonwoven fabrics exceeded USD 51.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 70.6 billion by 2032 driven by the increasing focus of automotive manufacturers on lightweight vehicles to improve fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

Automotive nonwoven fabrics industry from the polyester segment generated USD 15.4 billion in 2022 and is poised to witness high demand from 2023-2032 owing to advantages, such as superior durability, strength, and resistance to wear & tear as well as the versatility and cost-effectiveness.

U.S. market for automotive nonwoven fabrics accounted for USD 6.8 billion in 2022 and is projected to exhibit lucrative gains through 2032 attributed to the presence of several vehicle manufacturers and suppliers coupled with the rising R&D investments in the automotive sector.

Some of the major companies operating in the automotive nonwoven fabrics industry are Freudenberg Performance Materials, Ahlstrom-Munksjö, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, DuPont de Nemours, Lydall, Hollingsworth & Vose Company, Toray Industries, Mitsui Chemicals, and Berry Global Group.