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In terms of material, melt blown nonwovens market share from polypropylene segment is likely to grow at over 6.5% CAGR through 2032. Polypropylene is commonly used in a wide range of industries. Melt blown polypropylene nonwovens have better barrier efficacy, homogeneity, and soft-touch properties. Due to its versatility, polypropylene has a wide range of applications, such as personal hygiene, air filtration, and medical, which is estimated to drive segment demand over the projected timeline.
Melt blown nonwovens market is categorized based on product into dual texture and fine fibers. The fine fibers segment is estimated to generate a valuation of over USD 3 billion by 2032. Fine fibers are widely used as mask materials, air and liquid filter materials, thermal insulation materials, sound insulation materials, ecologically friendly oil-absorbing materials, wipe cloths, and other applications in the filtration industry. These favorable factors are estimated to largely contribute to the segment's expansion in the coming years.
Asia Pacific melt blown nonwovens market is slated to grow at around 8.5% CAGR from 2023 to 2032. Melt blown nonwoven producers have benefited from a growing population, rising income levels, changing lifestyles, and a burgeoning female workforce. Southeast Asian countries have witnessed a surge in investment over the last decade as nonwovens manufacturers have followed hygiene manufacturers' growth into these markets. Rising disposable income and the growth of the female population (ages 12-54) are fueling the need for feminine care pads, thereby bolstering product utilization. In the coming years, the soaring demand for personal and feminine hygiene products is speculated to support regional industry statistics.