Africa Nonwoven Fabrics Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Disposable, Durable), By Material, By Application (Hygiene, Industrial), By Technology (Spunbond, Dry Laid), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030
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Africa Nonwoven Fabrics Market Growth & Trends
The Africa nonwoven fabrics market size is expected treach USD 2.43 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.9% from 2025 t2030, according ta new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is driven by the increase in hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and rising construction investments coupled with the growing apparel & textile industry. The textile industry is growing due tthe upcoming trends in the apparel industry, which needs customized fabrics for the desired design.
Major countries fueling the growth of the African nonwoven fabrics market include Cameroon, the Central African Republic, and Chad amongst others. Furthermore, increasing hospital construction and growth of the textile market in the countries are expected tdrive the demand for nonwoven fabrics in the Central Africa region. Kenya is the fastest-growing economy in East Africa, with a G.D.P. that accounts for 50% of the region's total. In East Africa, Kenya is the biggest importer of nonwoven raw materials and finished products.
Government agencies in Africa have taken initiatives tupgrade their infrastructures tattract foreign investments and support developments for the revival of their economies, which were adversely affected by the spread of COVID-19. The surging investments in the construction, textile, and automotive industries in the African region are expected tcontribute tthe growth of the market in the coming years.
The Trade, Industry, and Competition Department of the Republic of South Africa published recommendation guidelines in May 2020. It provides guidelines tthe manufacturers of face masks in South Africa regarding the use of nonwoven fabrics in face masks.
Sigma-Aldrich, Chemondis Gmbh, Silbert & Co., Propet (Pty) Ltd., Narrowtex Hereford Industries, Sappi Global, and Lenzing AG are involved in supplying raw materials tnonwoven fabric manufacturers. The most often used fibers are polyester, olefin, and nylon, used for their strength, and cotton and rayon, used for their absorbency. Additionally, some vinyon, acrylic, and acetate fabrics are being used in some applications.
Manufacturers, such as Fibertex Nonwovens A/S, are integrated across twstages of the value chain, i.e., they are engaged in the production of raw materials, and they alsconsume these raw materials for manufacturing nonwoven fabrics. This helps companies tregulate the quality of raw materials and mitigate volatility in pricing and disruptions in the supply chain.
Africa Nonwoven Fabrics Market Report Highlights
Africa Nonwoven Fabrics Market Growth & Trends
The Africa nonwoven fabrics market size is expected treach USD 2.43 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.9% from 2025 t2030, according ta new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is driven by the increase in hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and rising construction investments coupled with the growing apparel & textile industry. The textile industry is growing due tthe upcoming trends in the apparel industry, which needs customized fabrics for the desired design.
Major countries fueling the growth of the African nonwoven fabrics market include Cameroon, the Central African Republic, and Chad amongst others. Furthermore, increasing hospital construction and growth of the textile market in the countries are expected tdrive the demand for nonwoven fabrics in the Central Africa region. Kenya is the fastest-growing economy in East Africa, with a G.D.P. that accounts for 50% of the region's total. In East Africa, Kenya is the biggest importer of nonwoven raw materials and finished products.
Government agencies in Africa have taken initiatives tupgrade their infrastructures tattract foreign investments and support developments for the revival of their economies, which were adversely affected by the spread of COVID-19. The surging investments in the construction, textile, and automotive industries in the African region are expected tcontribute tthe growth of the market in the coming years.
The Trade, Industry, and Competition Department of the Republic of South Africa published recommendation guidelines in May 2020. It provides guidelines tthe manufacturers of face masks in South Africa regarding the use of nonwoven fabrics in face masks.
Sigma-Aldrich, Chemondis Gmbh, Silbert & Co., Propet (Pty) Ltd., Narrowtex Hereford Industries, Sappi Global, and Lenzing AG are involved in supplying raw materials tnonwoven fabric manufacturers. The most often used fibers are polyester, olefin, and nylon, used for their strength, and cotton and rayon, used for their absorbency. Additionally, some vinyon, acrylic, and acetate fabrics are being used in some applications.
Manufacturers, such as Fibertex Nonwovens A/S, are integrated across twstages of the value chain, i.e., they are engaged in the production of raw materials, and they alsconsume these raw materials for manufacturing nonwoven fabrics. This helps companies tregulate the quality of raw materials and mitigate volatility in pricing and disruptions in the supply chain.
Africa Nonwoven Fabrics Market Report Highlights
- Durable product segment accounted for 65.3% of the revenue share in 2024. The durable fabrics can be made using different fiber webs that impart properties such as water absorption or repellency, thermal and fire resistance, antimicrobial treatment, and son.
- The polypropylene material segment led the Africa nonwoven fabric market, accounting for a 49.7% revenue share in 2024.
- The hygiene segment accounted for the largest market revenue share of 29.7% in 2024. As more people move turban areas, the demand for hygiene products such as diapers, sanitary pads, and adult incontinence products has surged.
- The spunbond segment accounted for the largest market revenue share of 43.7% in 2024. Spunbond technology allows for producing nonwoven fabrics with excellent strength and flexibility, making them suitable for various uses, from hygiene products tagricultural covers.
CHAPTER 1. METHODOLOGY AND SCOPE
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Sources
1.3.4. Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.5. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
CHAPTER 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2.1. Market Outlook
2.2. Segmental Outlook
2.3. Competitive Insights
CHAPTER 3. AFRICA NONWOVEN FABRIC MARKET VARIABLES, TRENDS & SCOPE
3.1. Parent Market Outlook
3.2. Africa Nonwoven Fabric Market - Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1. Manufacturing Trends
3.2.2. Sales Channel Analysis
3.3. Technology Overview
3.4. Regulatory Framework
3.4.1. Analyst Perspective
3.5. Africa Nonwoven Fabric Market - Market Dynamics
3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
3.5.4. Industry Challenges
3.5.5. Industry Analysis - Porter's
3.5.5.1. Threat from New Entrant
3.5.5.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
3.5.5.3. Competitive Rivalry
3.5.5.4. Threat of Substitutes
3.5.5.5. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
3.5.5.6. Substitute Material Analysis
3.5.6. PESTEL Analysis by SWOT
3.5.6.1. Political Landscape
3.5.6.2. Environmental Landscape
3.5.6.3. Social Landscape
3.5.6.4. Technology Landscape
3.5.6.5. Economic Landscape
3.5.6.6. Legal Landscape
3.5.7. Market Disruption Analysis
CHAPTER 4. AFRICA NONWOVEN FABRIC MARKET: PRODUCT ESTIMATES & TREND ANALYSIS
4.1. Key Takeaways
4.2. Product Market Share Analysis, 2024 & 2030
4.3. Aerospace and Defense Materials Market Estimates & Forecast, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.4. Disposable
4.5. Durable
CHAPTER 5. AFRICA NONWOVEN FABRIC MARKET: MATERIAL ESTIMATES & TREND ANALYSIS
5.1. Key Takeaways
5.2. Material Market Share Analysis, 2024 & 2030
5.3. Aerospace and Defense Materials Market Estimates & Forecast, By Material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.4. Polypropylene
5.5. Polyester
5.6. Polyethylene
5.7. Wood Pulp
5.8. Rayon/Lyocell
5.9. Bio-polymers
5.9.1. PLA
5.9.2. PHA
5.9.3. Other Types
CHAPTER 6. AFRICA NONWOVEN FABRIC MARKET: APPLICATION ESTIMATES & TREND ANALYSIS
6.1. Key Takeaways
6.2. Application Market Share Analysis, 2024 & 2030
6.3. Aerospace and Defense Materials Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4. Hygiene
6.5. Building & Construction
6.6. Industrial
6.7. Consumer Products
6.8. Filtration
6.9. Automotive
6.10. Medical & Healthcare
6.11. Others
CHAPTER 7. AFRICA NONWOVEN FABRIC MARKET: TECHNOLOGY ESTIMATES & TREND ANALYSIS
7.1. Key Takeaways
7.2. Technology Market Share Analysis, 2024 & 2030
7.3. Aerospace and Defense Materials Market Estimates & Forecast, By Technology, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4. Spunbond
7.5. Dry Laid
7.6. Wet Laid
7.7. Spunlace (Hydroentaglement)
7.8. Meltblown
7.9. Others
CHAPTER 8. AFRICA NONWOVEN FABRIC MARKET: REGIONAL ESTIMATES & TREND ANALYSIS
8.1. Africa Nonwoven Fabric Market: Regional Outlook
8.2. Africa
8.2.1. Africa Nonwoven Fabric market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
8.2.2. South Africa
8.2.2.1. South Africa Nonwoven Fabric market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
8.2.3. North Africa
8.2.3.1. North Africa Nonwoven Fabric market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
8.2.4. Central
8.2.4.1. Central Africa Nonwoven Fabric market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
CHAPTER 9. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
9.1. Recent developments & impact analysis, by key market participants
9.2. Vendor Landscape
9.3. Competition Categorization
9.4. Strategy Mapping
9.5. Company Listing
9.5.1. Fibertex Nonwovens A/S
9.5.1.1. Company overview
9.5.1.2. Financial performance
9.5.1.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.1.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.2. PFNonwovens Group
9.5.2.1. Company overview
9.5.2.2. Financial performance
9.5.2.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.2.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.3. Spunchem
9.5.3.1. Company overview
9.5.3.2. Financial performance
9.5.3.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.3.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.4. Kimberly-Clark
9.5.4.1. Company overview
9.5.4.2. Financial performance
9.5.4.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.4.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.5. Wemy industries
9.5.5.1. Company overview
9.5.5.2. Financial performance
9.5.5.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.5.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.6. Brits Nonwoven
9.5.6.1. Company overview
9.5.6.2. Financial performance
9.5.6.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.6.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.7. Freudenberg Group
9.5.7.1. Company overview
9.5.7.2. Financial performance
9.5.7.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.7.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.8. Ahlstorm-Munksjo
9.5.8.1. Company overview
9.5.8.2. Financial performance
9.5.8.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.8.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.9. Berry Global Group Inc.
9.5.9.1. Company overview
9.5.9.2. Financial performance
9.5.9.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.9.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.10. Fitesa S.A. and Affiliates
9.5.10.1. Company overview
9.5.10.2. Financial performance
9.5.10.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.10.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.11. Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited
9.5.11.1. Company overview
9.5.11.2. Financial performance
9.5.11.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.11.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.12. Asahi Kasei Corporation
9.5.12.1. Company overview
9.5.12.2. Financial performance
9.5.12.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.12.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.13. Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
9.5.13.1. Company overview
9.5.13.2. Financial performance
9.5.13.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.13.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.14. Glatfelter Corporation
9.5.14.1. Company overview
9.5.14.2. Financial performance
9.5.14.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.14.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.15. Dupont
9.5.15.1. Company overview
9.5.15.2. Financial performance
9.5.15.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.15.4. Strategic initiatives
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Sources
1.3.4. Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.5. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
CHAPTER 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2.1. Market Outlook
2.2. Segmental Outlook
2.3. Competitive Insights
CHAPTER 3. AFRICA NONWOVEN FABRIC MARKET VARIABLES, TRENDS & SCOPE
3.1. Parent Market Outlook
3.2. Africa Nonwoven Fabric Market - Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1. Manufacturing Trends
3.2.2. Sales Channel Analysis
3.3. Technology Overview
3.4. Regulatory Framework
3.4.1. Analyst Perspective
3.5. Africa Nonwoven Fabric Market - Market Dynamics
3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
3.5.4. Industry Challenges
3.5.5. Industry Analysis - Porter's
3.5.5.1. Threat from New Entrant
3.5.5.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
3.5.5.3. Competitive Rivalry
3.5.5.4. Threat of Substitutes
3.5.5.5. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
3.5.5.6. Substitute Material Analysis
3.5.6. PESTEL Analysis by SWOT
3.5.6.1. Political Landscape
3.5.6.2. Environmental Landscape
3.5.6.3. Social Landscape
3.5.6.4. Technology Landscape
3.5.6.5. Economic Landscape
3.5.6.6. Legal Landscape
3.5.7. Market Disruption Analysis
CHAPTER 4. AFRICA NONWOVEN FABRIC MARKET: PRODUCT ESTIMATES & TREND ANALYSIS
4.1. Key Takeaways
4.2. Product Market Share Analysis, 2024 & 2030
4.3. Aerospace and Defense Materials Market Estimates & Forecast, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.4. Disposable
4.5. Durable
CHAPTER 5. AFRICA NONWOVEN FABRIC MARKET: MATERIAL ESTIMATES & TREND ANALYSIS
5.1. Key Takeaways
5.2. Material Market Share Analysis, 2024 & 2030
5.3. Aerospace and Defense Materials Market Estimates & Forecast, By Material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.4. Polypropylene
5.5. Polyester
5.6. Polyethylene
5.7. Wood Pulp
5.8. Rayon/Lyocell
5.9. Bio-polymers
5.9.1. PLA
5.9.2. PHA
5.9.3. Other Types
CHAPTER 6. AFRICA NONWOVEN FABRIC MARKET: APPLICATION ESTIMATES & TREND ANALYSIS
6.1. Key Takeaways
6.2. Application Market Share Analysis, 2024 & 2030
6.3. Aerospace and Defense Materials Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4. Hygiene
6.5. Building & Construction
6.6. Industrial
6.7. Consumer Products
6.8. Filtration
6.9. Automotive
6.10. Medical & Healthcare
6.11. Others
CHAPTER 7. AFRICA NONWOVEN FABRIC MARKET: TECHNOLOGY ESTIMATES & TREND ANALYSIS
7.1. Key Takeaways
7.2. Technology Market Share Analysis, 2024 & 2030
7.3. Aerospace and Defense Materials Market Estimates & Forecast, By Technology, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4. Spunbond
7.5. Dry Laid
7.6. Wet Laid
7.7. Spunlace (Hydroentaglement)
7.8. Meltblown
7.9. Others
CHAPTER 8. AFRICA NONWOVEN FABRIC MARKET: REGIONAL ESTIMATES & TREND ANALYSIS
8.1. Africa Nonwoven Fabric Market: Regional Outlook
8.2. Africa
8.2.1. Africa Nonwoven Fabric market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
8.2.2. South Africa
8.2.2.1. South Africa Nonwoven Fabric market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
8.2.3. North Africa
8.2.3.1. North Africa Nonwoven Fabric market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
8.2.4. Central
8.2.4.1. Central Africa Nonwoven Fabric market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
CHAPTER 9. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
9.1. Recent developments & impact analysis, by key market participants
9.2. Vendor Landscape
9.3. Competition Categorization
9.4. Strategy Mapping
9.5. Company Listing
9.5.1. Fibertex Nonwovens A/S
9.5.1.1. Company overview
9.5.1.2. Financial performance
9.5.1.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.1.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.2. PFNonwovens Group
9.5.2.1. Company overview
9.5.2.2. Financial performance
9.5.2.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.2.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.3. Spunchem
9.5.3.1. Company overview
9.5.3.2. Financial performance
9.5.3.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.3.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.4. Kimberly-Clark
9.5.4.1. Company overview
9.5.4.2. Financial performance
9.5.4.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.4.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.5. Wemy industries
9.5.5.1. Company overview
9.5.5.2. Financial performance
9.5.5.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.5.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.6. Brits Nonwoven
9.5.6.1. Company overview
9.5.6.2. Financial performance
9.5.6.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.6.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.7. Freudenberg Group
9.5.7.1. Company overview
9.5.7.2. Financial performance
9.5.7.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.7.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.8. Ahlstorm-Munksjo
9.5.8.1. Company overview
9.5.8.2. Financial performance
9.5.8.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.8.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.9. Berry Global Group Inc.
9.5.9.1. Company overview
9.5.9.2. Financial performance
9.5.9.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.9.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.10. Fitesa S.A. and Affiliates
9.5.10.1. Company overview
9.5.10.2. Financial performance
9.5.10.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.10.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.11. Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited
9.5.11.1. Company overview
9.5.11.2. Financial performance
9.5.11.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.11.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.12. Asahi Kasei Corporation
9.5.12.1. Company overview
9.5.12.2. Financial performance
9.5.12.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.12.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.13. Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
9.5.13.1. Company overview
9.5.13.2. Financial performance
9.5.13.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.13.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.14. Glatfelter Corporation
9.5.14.1. Company overview
9.5.14.2. Financial performance
9.5.14.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.14.4. Strategic initiatives
9.5.15. Dupont
9.5.15.1. Company overview
9.5.15.2. Financial performance
9.5.15.3. Material benchmarking
9.5.15.4. Strategic initiatives
