Northern America: Nonwoven Fabric Market 2025

Nonwoven Fabric Market Size in Northern America

After four years of growth, the North American nonwoven fabric market decreased by -9.3% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Nonwoven Fabric Production in Northern America

In value terms, nonwoven fabric production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Nonwoven Fabric Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, approx. X tons of nonwoven fabrics were exported in Northern America; which is down by -11.4% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 7.1%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 8%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 91% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), creating a 9.1% share of total exports.

Exports from the United States decreased at an average annual rate of -2.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Canada (+3.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +3.1% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Canada increased by +3.6 percentage points.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest nonwoven fabric supplier in Northern America, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 9.6%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.3%).

Nonwoven Fabric Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of nonwoven fabrics, when their volume decreased by -11.4% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 143%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 20%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United States dominates imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 93% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), creating a 7% share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the nonwoven fabrics imports, with a CAGR of +22.3% from 2012 to 2022. Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United States increased by +27 percentage points.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported nonwoven fabrics in Northern America, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

In the United States, nonwoven fabric imports increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+3.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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