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Medical Nonwoven Disposables - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 755 Pages
  • February 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 338827
The global market for Medical Nonwoven Disposables was valued at US$27.9 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$38.4 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

Global Medical Nonwoven Disposables Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

What Are Medical Nonwoven Disposables and Why Are They Essential?

Medical nonwoven disposables are essential components in the healthcare sector, used for their superior infection control properties, cost-effectiveness, and disposability. These products include surgical gowns, drapes, face masks, bandages, and diapers, among others. Made from high-quality, nonwoven fabrics, these disposables offer a combination of durability, softness, and filtration capabilities, making them ideal for medical settings where hygiene and patient protection are paramount. The use of these products helps in reducing hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), which are a major concern for health facilities globally. Nonwoven fabrics are preferred for their ability to block the penetration of bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants, and their disposability ensures that these contaminants are not transmitted between patients.

How Is Technology Shaping the Production of Medical Nonwoven Disposables?

The production of medical nonwoven disposables has been significantly shaped by advancements in manufacturing technologies and materials science. Modern production lines for nonwoven fabrics incorporate sophisticated technologies that enhance the physical properties of the disposables. For example, techniques such as melt blowing and spunbonding have allowed for the creation of fabrics that are not only more effective at barrier protection but also lighter and more comfortable for users. Additionally, innovations in biodegradable and sustainable fibers cater to the increasing demand for eco-friendly medical products. The integration of smart technologies into nonwoven products, such as fabrics that change color in the presence of pathogens, is also underway, further enhancing the functionality of these essential medical supplies.

What Are the Market Dynamics Influencing Medical Nonwoven Disposables?

The market dynamics of medical nonwoven disposables are influenced by several factors, including demographic shifts, healthcare regulations, and economic trends. Aging populations in developed countries drive the demand for medical products, including nonwoven disposables, as older adults generally require more medical care and are more susceptible to infections. Moreover, stringent regulations regarding safety and hygiene in healthcare facilities compel providers to maintain high standards, which often involve the use of disposable medical products to prevent cross-contamination. Economic growth in emerging markets is another crucial dynamic, as improving healthcare infrastructure and increasing health awareness boost the consumption of medical disposables. The COVID-19 pandemic has particularly highlighted the critical role of nonwoven disposables in managing infections and is likely to influence long-term demand trends.

What Drives the Market for Medical Nonwoven Disposables?

The growth in the medical nonwoven disposables market is driven by several factors, including technological advancements in nonwoven production, increased global health awareness, and healthcare infrastructure improvements. The ongoing innovation in nonwoven fabrics that enhances their protective properties and comfort significantly contributes to their increased adoption in medical settings. Furthermore, the rise in chronic diseases and conditions such as diabetes and incontinence increases the demand for medical disposables like surgical drapes, gowns, and adult diapers. Consumer behavior has also shifted towards higher expectations of healthcare services and products, influencing the market positively. Additionally, the expansion of healthcare facilities worldwide and the growing demand for better infection control measures, spurred by global health crises, are key factors accelerating the market growth. These trends, coupled with governmental support for health and safety protocols, ensure a robust growth trajectory for medical nonwoven disposables.

Scope of the Study

The report analyzes the Medical Nonwoven Disposables market, presented in terms of market value (US$ Thousand). The analysis covers the key segments and geographic regions outlined below.

Segments:

Type (Sterile Nonwoven Disposables, Incontinence Hygiene Products); Distribution Channel (Hospital Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies, Other Distribution Channels).

Geographic Regions/Countries:

World; USA; Canada; Japan; China; Europe; France; Germany; Italy; UK; Spain; Russia; Rest of Europe; Asia-Pacific; Australia; India; South Korea; Rest of Asia-Pacific; Latin America; Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; Rest of Latin America; Middle East; Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; UAE; Rest of Middle East; Africa.

Key Insights:

  • Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Sterile Nonwoven Disposables segment, which is expected to reach US$30.3 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 5.3%. The Incontinence Hygiene Products segment is also set to grow at 6.2% CAGR over the analysis period.
  • Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, valued at $9.5 Billion in 2024, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 6.7% CAGR to reach $5.1 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.

Report Features:

  • Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2024 to 2030.
  • In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Company Profiles: Coverage of major players such as 3M Company, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Ansell Ltd., Amsino International, Inc., Abena A/S and more.
  • Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.

Why You Should Buy This Report:

  • Detailed Market Analysis: Access a thorough analysis of the Global Medical Nonwoven Disposables Market, covering all major geographic regions and market segments.
  • Competitive Insights: Get an overview of the competitive landscape, including the market presence of major players across different geographies.
  • Future Trends and Drivers: Understand the key trends and drivers shaping the future of the Global Medical Nonwoven Disposables Market.
  • Actionable Insights: Benefit from actionable insights that can help you identify new revenue opportunities and make strategic business decisions.

Key Questions Answered:

  • How is the Global Medical Nonwoven Disposables Market expected to evolve by 2030?
  • What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
  • Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
  • How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
  • Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?

Some of the 241 major companies featured in this Medical Nonwoven Disposables market report include:

  • 3M Company
  • Asahi Kasei Corporation
  • Ansell Ltd.
  • Amsino International, Inc.
  • Abena A/S
  • Alpha Pro Tech Ltd.
  • Alpha Solway Ltd.
  • ACS Material, LLC
  • Avgol Ltd.
  • 365 Healthcare
  • Akzenta International SA
  • Amston Tool Co.
  • Aero Pro Co., Ltd.
  • ARAX Co ., Ltd.
  • Avery Dennison Medical

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYMII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • World Market Trajectories
  • Medical Nonwoven Disposables - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2024 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2024 (E)
  • Nonwovens Medical Disposables: A Prelude
  • Production of Nonwovens
  • Spunlace: The Preferred Manufacturing Technology
  • Spunbound-Meltblown-Spunbound Polypropylene
  • Surgical Gowns & Drapes: Vital for Safe Healthcare
  • High Penetration Characterizes Developed Markets
  • Surgical Masks: First Line of Defense against Infections
  • Developing Countries: Future Growth Opportunities
  • Recent Market Activity
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Focus on Prevention of HAIs: A Key Growth Driver
  • Leading Nosocomial Infections in the US: Percentage Breakdown of Healthcare Cost by Infection Type
  • Surgical Site Infections Per 100 Procedures for the Period 2014-2018
  • Consistent Increase in Risks and Threats from Infections Drive Healthy Market Growth
  • Global Number of Deaths Caused Due to Communicable Diseases (In 000s)
  • Market to Benefit from the Resurgence in Surgical Procedures
  • Global Volume of Surgical Procedures (in Million) by Category
  • Growth in the Number of Surgeries in the US (2010-2022) and 2001-2010 (in %)
  • Versatility of Manufacture of Nonwovens Creates New Possibilities
  • Technology Advances Bring in End-use Product Innovations
  • Growing Trend Towards Development of New Spunbond Nonwoven Fabrics
  • Spunbond-Meltblown-Spunbond Finds Improved Demand
  • Innovations Augment the Role of Nonwoven Fabrics in Healthcare
  • Experimenting with Nanotechnology
  • Nonwoven Fabrics Find Extensive Use in Making Surgical Face Masks
  • Nonwovens in Place of Foams in Wound Dressings Offers Potential Growth Prospects
  • Rising Incidence of Chronic Diseases and Wounds Propel Demand for High Performance nonwovens
  • Prevalence and Incidence of Wounds: Select Statistics
  • Healing Time by Type of Wound (in Days
  • Ultrasonic Welding Gains Preference for the Production of Nonwoven Medical PPE
  • Growing Focus on Sustainability Enhances Prospects
  • Adult Incontinence Products Market: An Overview
  • Per Capita Consumption of Incontinence Products by Region
  • Worldwide Prevalence (%) of Urinary Incontinence in Men and Women by Age Group
  • Rising Focus on Disease-Associated Incontinence Management Augurs Well
  • Estimated Number of Parkinson’s Disease (in ‘000s) in Select Countries
  • Worldwide Dementia Prevalence: Number of Patients (in Million) by Region for Years 2020 & 2030
  • Innovative Products Drive Adult Incontinence Marketplace
  • Low Penetration of Incontinence Products: Future Growth Potential
  • Institutional Sales Dominate Incontinence Products Market
  • Global Incontinence Products Market by Distribution Chanel (2023): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Institutional & Homecare, and Retail Trade
  • Nonwoven Fabrics Make a Cut in Feminine Hygiene Domain
  • World Feminine Hygiene Products Sales in US$ Billion for the Years 2019 and 2024
  • Female Population in 15-49 Years Age Group (in Million) by Region: 2018 & 2025P
  • Increasing Prevalence of Chronic Disorders Fuels Market Growth
  • Opportunity Indicators
  • EXHIBIT; Global Cancer Incidence: Number of New Cancer Cases in Million for the Years 2018, 2020, 2025, 2030, 2035 and 2040
  • World Diabetes and Population Statistics (2019, 2030 & 2045)
  • World Diabetes and Population Statistics (2019, 2030 & 2045)
  • Increasing Healthcare Expenditure to Foster Market Growth
  • World Healthcare Expenditure (In US$ Trillion) for the Years 2016 & 2018
  • Graying Population Spurs Growth of Medical Nonwovens
  • Global Population Statistics for the 65+ Age Group in Million by Geographic Region for the Years 2019, 2025, 2035 and 2050 Region 2019 2025 2035 2050
  • Market Issues
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • TABLE 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Nonwoven Disposables by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 2: World Historic Review for Medical Nonwoven Disposables by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 3: World 15-Year Perspective for Medical Nonwoven Disposables by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterile Nonwoven Disposables by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 5: World Historic Review for Sterile Nonwoven Disposables by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 6: World 15-Year Perspective for Sterile Nonwoven Disposables by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Incontinence Hygiene Products by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 8: World Historic Review for Incontinence Hygiene Products by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 9: World 15-Year Perspective for Incontinence Hygiene Products by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hospital Pharmacies by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 11: World Historic Review for Hospital Pharmacies by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 12: World 15-Year Perspective for Hospital Pharmacies by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Retail Pharmacies by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 14: World Historic Review for Retail Pharmacies by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 15: World 15-Year Perspective for Retail Pharmacies by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Distribution Channels by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 17: World Historic Review for Other Distribution Channels by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 18: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Distribution Channels by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 19: World Medical Nonwoven Disposables Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Medical Nonwoven Disposables Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2025 (E)
CANADA
JAPAN
  • Medical Nonwoven Disposables Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2025 (E)
CHINA
  • Medical Nonwoven Disposables Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2025 (E)
EUROPE
  • Medical Nonwoven Disposables Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2025 (E)
FRANCE
  • Medical Nonwoven Disposables Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2025 (E)
GERMANY
  • Medical Nonwoven Disposables Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2025 (E)
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Medical Nonwoven Disposables Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2025 (E)
SPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Medical Nonwoven Disposables Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2025 (E)
AUSTRALIA
  • Medical Nonwoven Disposables Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Australia for 2025 (E)
INDIA
  • Medical Nonwoven Disposables Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2025 (E)
SOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
LATIN AMERICA
  • Medical Nonwoven Disposables Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2025 (E)
ARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
  • Medical Nonwoven Disposables Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2025 (E)
IRANISRAELSAUDI ARABIAUNITED ARAB EMIRATESREST OF MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
  • Medical Nonwoven Disposables Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2025 (E)
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • 3M Company
  • Asahi Kasei Corporation
  • Ansell Ltd.
  • Amsino International, Inc.
  • Abena A/S
  • Alpha Pro Tech Ltd.
  • Alpha Solway Ltd.
  • ACS Material, LLC
  • Avgol Ltd.
  • 365 Healthcare
  • Akzenta International SA
  • Amston Tool Co.
  • Aero Pro Co., Ltd.
  • ARAX Co ., Ltd.
  • Avery Dennison Medical

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