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World - Nonwoven Fabric - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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World - Nonwoven Fabric - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Jun 12, 2024

Top Import Markets for Nonwoven Fabric

Nonwoven fabric has become an essential material in various industries, from healthcare and hygiene to automotive and construction. With its versatility, durability, and cost-effectiveness, nonwoven fabric is in high demand across the globe. In this article, we will explore the top import markets for nonwoven fabric, based on the latest data from the IndexBox platform.

1. Germany - $1.3 Billion USD

Germany tops the list as the world's largest importer of nonwoven fabric, with an import value of $1.3 billion USD in 2023. The country's strong manufacturing base and advanced technology make it a key player in the global nonwoven fabric market.

2. United States - $828.9 Million USD

The United States ranks second in terms of nonwoven fabric imports, with a total import value of $828.9 million USD in 2023. The country's diverse industries, including healthcare, automotive, and consumer goods, drive the demand for nonwoven fabric.

3. China - $819.5 Million USD

China is another major importer of nonwoven fabric, with an import value of $819.5 million USD in 2023. The country's booming manufacturing sector and growing middle-class population fuel the demand for nonwoven fabric in various applications.

4. Japan - $751.0 Million USD

Japan is a key player in the global nonwoven fabric market, with an import value of $751.0 million USD in 2023. The country's advanced technology and innovation drive the demand for high-quality nonwoven fabric in industries such as healthcare and automotive.

5. Vietnam - $707.9 Million USD

Vietnam ranks fifth in terms of nonwoven fabric imports, with a total import value of $707.9 million USD in 2023. The country's growing textile and garment industry is a major driver of nonwoven fabric imports.

6. Italy - $639.1 Million USD

Italy is a significant importer of nonwoven fabric, with an import value of $639.1 million USD in 2023. The country's strong fashion and textile industry create a demand for nonwoven fabric in various applications.

7. South Korea - $580.8 Million USD

South Korea is a major player in the global nonwoven fabric market, with an import value of $580.8 million USD in 2023. The country's advanced manufacturing sector and focus on innovation drive the demand for nonwoven fabric.

8. Poland - $570.6 Million USD

Poland ranks eighth in terms of nonwoven fabric imports, with a total import value of $570.6 million USD in 2023. The country's growing manufacturing sector and strategic location in Europe make it a key player in the global nonwoven fabric market.

9. United Kingdom - $567.0 Million USD

The United Kingdom is a significant importer of nonwoven fabric, with an import value of $567.0 million USD in 2023. The country's diverse industries and strong manufacturing base create a demand for nonwoven fabric in various applications.

10. Canada - $556.1 Million USD

Canada rounds out the list of the top import markets for nonwoven fabric, with a total import value of $556.1 million USD in 2023. The country's growing healthcare and construction industries drive the demand for nonwoven fabric.

Overall, these top import markets for nonwoven fabric represent the strong global demand for this versatile and cost-effective material. With the continued growth of industries such as healthcare, automotive, and construction, the demand for nonwoven fabric is expected to remain high in the years to come.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global nonwoven fabric market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 13951010 - Non-wovens of a weight . .25 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
  • Prodcom 13951020 - Non-wovens of a weight of > .25 g/m. but . .70 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
  • Prodcom 13951030 - Non-wovens of a weight of > .70 g/m. but . .150 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
  • Prodcom 13951050 - Non-wovens of a weight of > .150 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
  • Prodcom 13951070 - Non-wovens, coated or covered (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel)

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Berry Plastics, Freudenberg, Kimberly-Clark, DuPont, Ahlstrom, Fitesa, Johns Manville, Glatfelter, Suominen Corporation, TWE Group, PFNonwovens, Johns Manville, Lydall, Anhui Jinchun Nonwoven Co., Anhui Sanwei Group, AVINTIV Co., Beijing Dayuan Nonwoven Fabric Co., Changshu Zhentai Nonwoven Co., Hangzhou Xiaoshan Hangmin Nonwovens Co., Jiangsu Hualong Nonwovens Co., JOFO Group, Toray Polytech Co., Winner Medical Group Inc., Argent International, Avanti, ConForm Automotive, Draper Knitting Co., Marves Industries, MBK Tape Solutions, Midwest Filtration Company, Xamax Industries

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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