Mergers and acquisitions are accelerating across the nonwovens sector as global economic conditions favor consolidation of assets and businesses. The result is a rapidly shifting competitive landscape that every producer, investor, and supplier needs to understand. The Future of the Competitive Landscape for Nonwovens to 2031 delivers the data and analysis needed to navigate this changing market.
Global Nonwovens Market: Key Statistics for 2026
- The global nonwovens market consumes over 16.0 million tonnes of nonwoven substrate, valued at $67.1 billion
- The top 10 producers account for 24.2% of tonnage and 21.6% of value across all nonwovens
- These leading producers control an estimated 22.8% of global nonwoven capacity
What This Report Covers
Based on extensive primary research and proprietary analysis, this report provides comprehensive coverage of:
- Nonwovens consumption by process, material, and end-use
- Market outlook and top producers by capacity and sales
- Competitive landscape split by disposables/durables and major process
- Sales by region, including company splits by region and country
- Key mergers and acquisitions
- Capacity expansions and reductions
- R&D and product development investment
- Major technology programs shaping the industry
Who Should Read This Report
Nonwovens producers, investors, suppliers, and market strategists seeking to benchmark competitive position, identify M&A targets, and anticipate capacity shifts through 2031.
About the author
Phillip Mango brings over 45 years of nonwovens industry experience across technical, operations, and marketing roles throughout the supply chain. He founded and ran his own multimillion-dollar nonwovens production company, and has spent the last 22 years supporting major companies in market and product development alongside his work at Smithers (17 years). Phillip is a key member of the Smithers team, delivering quantitative market data, forecasts, off-the-shelf market studies and strategic consultancy across the value chain. A recognised industry voice, Phillip has presented at IDEA, Hygienix, World of Wipes, and GO Wipes, sits on advisory boards for major nonwovens shows and trade journals, and holds multiple nonwovens-related patents.
Report Format
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Name The Future of the Competitive Landscape for Nonwovens to 2031
Date 9/30/2026
Price
$6750.00
$6075.00
