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Report Highlights
The global market for nonwoven filter media is expected to grow from $6.6 billion in 2024 to reach $8.5 billion by the end of 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% from 2024 through 2029.
Report Includes
- 61 data tables and 56 additional tables
- A review of the global market for nonwoven filter media
- Analyses of the global market trends, with sales data for 2023, estimates for 2024, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2029
- Evaluation and forecast of the overall nonwoven filter media market size, and a corresponding market share analysis by type, form, manufacturing process, end user, and region
- Facts and figures on the factors influencing the market’s prospects and the industry-specific challenges with respect to growth trends, and emerging technologies
- Assessment of regional markets with market breakdowns for countries with promising nonwoven filter media industries
- Review of the nonwoven filter media industry’s producers of each major viable technology
- Discussion of the filtration mechanisms, categories and types, development of nonwoven materials, and physical and chemical properties of the raw materials used in nonwoven filter media
- A discussion of the industry’s ESG challenges and practices
- Market share analysis of the key companies of the industry and coverage of their proprietary technologies, strategic alliances, and other market strategies
- Profiles of the leading companies, including Ahlstrom Oyj, Toray Industries Inc., BASF SE, DuPont, and Magnera Corp.
Report Scope
This report provides a detailed market analysis of the nonwoven filter media to reflect the latest trends and data. It presents information regarding the global nonwoven filter media market for the period from 2023 through 2029. The base year of the analysis is 2023, with 2024 through 2029 serving as the forecast period. The revenue calculated in this report is in U.S dollars ($ million). This report is an in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis of the nonwoven filter media industry. The market is segmented by:
- Type: Depth filters and surface filters.
- Form: Air filtration and liquid filtration.
- Manufacturing process: Spundbond, needlepunch, meltblown, wetlaid, drylaid and apertured film.
- End user: Water filtration, transportation, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), healthcare, food and beverages, industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, electronics and others.
Report Synopsis
| Report Metrics | Details | ||||||||||||||||
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| Base year considered | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
| Forecast period considered | 2024-2029 | ||||||||||||||||
| Base year market size | $6.3 Billion | ||||||||||||||||
| Market size forecast | $8.5 Billion | ||||||||||||||||
| Growth rate | CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2029 | ||||||||||||||||
| Units considered | $ Millions | ||||||||||||||||
| Segments covered | By Type, Form, Manufacturing Process, End User and Region | ||||||||||||||||
| Regions covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) | ||||||||||||||||
| Countries covered | U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, China, India, Japan, the U.K., Germany, Italy, France, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey and South Africa | ||||||||||||||||
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Report Highlights
The global market for nonwoven filter media should grow from $5.7 billion in 2021 to $7.2 billion by 2026 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% for the period of 2021-2026.
Report Includes
- 118 data tables and 48 additional tables
- An updated review of the global market for nonwoven filter media and technologies under development
- Analyses of the global market trends, with data from 2020, estimates for 2021 and 2022, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2026
- Evaluation and forecast the overall nonwoven filter media market size (in USD millions), and corresponding market share analysis by type, manufacturing process, application and region
- In-depth information (facts and figures) concerning the major factors influencing the progress of the market (benefits, and industry-specific challenges) with respect to specific growth trends, upcoming technologies, prospects, and contributions to the overall market
- Assessment of regional market breakdowns with select subregional breakdowns for countries with promising nonwoven filter media industries, as well as market demand
- Review of existing nonwoven filter media industry, with a focus on producers of each major viable technology
- Insight into the competitive developments such as joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, new product development, expansions, and research and development activities in the global market for nonwoven filter media
- Discussion of the filtration mechanisms, categories and types, development of nonwoven materials, and key physical and chemical properties of the raw materials used in nonwoven filter media
- Company profiles descriptions of the market leading players, including Ahlstrom-Munksjo, Glatfelter Corp., Lydall, Inc., Sandler AG, Glatfelter Corp. and Freudenberg
Report Highlights
The global market for nonwoven filter media reached $5.3 billion in 2019. The market should grow from $5.5 billion in 2020 to $6.6 billion by 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8% for the forecast period of 2020-2025.
Report Includes
- 51 data tables and 52 additional tables
- An overview of the global market for nonwoven filter media technologies within the industry
- Analyses of the global market trends, with data from 2019, estimates for 2020, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2025
- An understanding of the recent advances in nonwoven filter media manufacturing, their widespread commercial applications across sectors such as transportation, water filtration, HVAC, healthcare, food processing, industrial manufacturing, oil & gas, electronics industries
- Assessment of the major market drivers and growth opportunities, technology updates and economic trends; and evaluation of current market size in dollar value terms, market estimation and forecast, and their corelated market share analysis
- Information pertaining to the industry structure and technology trends with an emphasis on impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy vis-à-vis the nonwoven filter media market
- Coverage of filtration mechanisms, categories and types, development of nonwoven materials, and key physical and chemical properties of the raw materials used in nonwoven filter media
- Regional dynamics of the global nonwoven filter media market covering major geographical regions, including North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia-Pacific
- A relevant patent analysis covering significant patent allotments, grants and patent applications within nonwoven filter media technologies
- Competitive landscape covering major manufacturers and end-users of nonwoven filter media, key strategies adopted by these companies, their notable developments and recent mergers/acquisitions
- Profile descriptions of the market leading companies, including 3M, Camfil, Daikin Industries (AAF International), Cummins Inc., Pall Corp./Danaher, Parker-Hannifin/Clarcor, Mann+Hummel Group and Donaldson Group
Report Highlights
The global market for nonwoven filter media will grow from nearly $5.1 billion in 2018 to $6.5 billion by 2023, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0% for the period of 2018-2023.
Report Includes
- 45 data table and 54 additional tables
- An overview of global market of nonwoven filter media
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2017, estimates for 2018, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2023
- Descriptions of the major types of manufacturing processes
- Discussion of market-driving forces and industry structure
- Comprehensive company profiles of major players in the market, including 3M, Filtration Group, Mann+Hummel, Berry Global Inc., Dowdupont, Glatfelter, Johns Manville and Sandler
Report Highlights
The global market for nonwoven filter media reached $4.3 billion in 2015. The market should reach $4.6 billion in 2016 and nearly $6.5 billion by 2021, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7% from 2016 to 2021.
Report Includes
- An overview of recent advances in nonwoven filter media manufacturing, its commercial applications, and global markets; for the purposes of this report, the materials will include filter media manufactured by airlaid, wetlaid, spunbonding, meltblowing, and apertured films extrusion.
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2015, estimates for 2016, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2021.
- Descriptions of the major types of manufacturing processes.
- Discussion of market-driving forces and industry structure.
- Profiles of leading companies in the industry.
Report Highlights
The global nonwoven filter media market totaled $3.7 billion in 2013 and increased to $4.0 billion in 2014. The market should reach $5.7 billion by 2019, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3% between 2014 and 2019.
Report Includes
- An overview of recent advances in nonwoven filter media manufacturing, its commercial applications, and global markets; for the purposes of this report, the materials will include filter media manufactured by airlaid, wetlaid, spunbonding, meltblowing, and apertured films extrusion.
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2013, estimates for 2014, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2019.
- Descriptions of the major types of manufacturing processes.
- Discussion of market-driving forces and industry structure.
- Profiles of leading companies in the industry.
Report Highlights
The global market value for nonwoven filter media was estimated at nearly $3.5 billion in 2012 and is projected to increase to $3.7 billion in 2013 and $5.3 billion by 2018 after increasing at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%.
Report Includes
- An overview of recent advances in nonwoven filter media manufacturing, its commercial applications, and global markets; for the purposes of this report, the materials will include filter media manufactured by airlaid, wetlaid, spunbonding, meltblowing, and apertured films extrusion.
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2005, 2010 and 2012, estimates for 2013 and 2018, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2018.
- Descriptions of the major types of manufacturing processes.
- Examination of filtration processes and key physical and chemical properties of raw materials.
- Discussion of market-driving forces and industry structure.
Report Highlights
The global market for nonwoven filter media is projected to experience a 7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next 5 years, increasing from a value of $2.5 billion in 2010 to $3.5 billion in 2015.
Report Highlights
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The North American market for nonwoven filter media was worth $588 million in 2005 and will be $617 million by the end of 2006. In 2007 this figure will grow to approximately $639 million and at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 4.4% will reach $792 million by 2012.
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The market is broken down into several different manufactured categories, including air-laid, wet-laid, spunbonded, meltblown, and apertured film. Of these sectors, spunbonded material maintains more than 30% of the market throughout the forecast period-the highest of share of the market.
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Meltblown material will be worth $181 million in 2007 and will grow at an AAGR of 4.9% to $230 million in 2012. Meltblown material has the highest growth rate of the material types and will hold 29% of the market share by 2012.
Report Highlights
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A 5.2% average annual growth rate (AAGR) is forecasted for the nonwoven filter media over the next five years, resulting in a $725 million market in 2007.
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The market size for airlaid filter media is estimated to be $42 million in 2002. Though it is a relatively mature filter media production technology, it is expected to grow to $55 million at an average annual rate of 5.5% during the forecast period.
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Liquid filtration applications consume a majority of the wetlaid filter media manufactured in North America in 2002. The present market size for wetlaid filter media is estimated to be $125 million.
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Sales of spunbonded filter media will be $183 million and account for more than one-third of overall nonwoven filter media markets.
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