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The market from the polypropylene segment will register 6.8% CAGR through 2024-2032. Polypropylene is preferred for its filtration efficiency, lightweight characteristics, and cost-effectiveness, making it ideal for healthcare, automotive, and industrial applications. Moreover, the versatility and durability of polypropylene enhance its attractiveness for air and water filtration systems, helping to boost market demand. As leading companies invest in manufacturing expansion and technological advancement, the reliance on polypropylene products ensures continued growth and innovation in the nonwovens market.
The fine fibers segment from the melt blown nonwovens market surpassed USD 2.1 billion in 2023 and will exceed USD 3.9 billion by 2032. Microfibers, characterized by their small size and high surface area, make them more efficient infiltration, making them important in applications requiring high-efficiency filtration, such as medical masks, ventilator extraction, and filtration systems.
Increased health and safety awareness has propelled the demand for products that improve safety and filtering capabilities. Microfibers meet these needs well, making them desirable in the manufacturing of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other essential filtering products. Furthermore, advancements in fiber technology and manufacturing processes are increasing the quality and availability of microfibers, fueling their renewed acceptance in various industries and contributing to the market for melt-blown nonwovens.
North America melt blown nonwovens industry will showcase 6.1% CAGR from 2024 to 2032. Especially in the healthcare industry, the demand for melt-blown nonwovens has increased due to their critical role in manufacturing medical masks, respirators, and other protective gear. In addition, North America’s stringent environmental regulations and emphasis on air and water quality have significantly increased the demand for anaerobic filters, leading to increased incorporation of melt-blown nonwovens.
Vehicles and technologies are also contributing to this demand, and these materials are also being used for effective water filtration solutions. Investment in product expansion and technological innovation by leading companies further supports market growth, ensuring a robust supply chain to meet the growing needs of the industry in the region.