Polypropylene Market Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast to 2020: Hexa Research

Increasing demand for consumer disposable products is expected to be a key factor driving the market growth over the forecast period. Growing importance for PP nonwoven fabrics due to its superior quality compared to other nonwovens, primarily in hygiene products, have been a major factor for growing demand in consumer disposable products. PP fibers and polymers are the most widely used raw materials for manufacturing nonwoven fabrics. High birth rates mainly in Asia Pacific markets have raised the demand for consumer disposable products such as baby diapers and sanitary wipes. This in turn is expected to fuel the global PP nonwoven fabric market. Growing importance for PP nonwoven fabrics in durable applications such as geotextiles, automotive and construction are expected to have a positive impact on the market.

Spunbonded PP nonwoven fabric accounted for over 47% of the market volume in 2013 to emerge as the largest product segment. Spunbonded PP fabrics are primarily used to manufacture baby & adult incontinence diapers, feminine hygienic products and medical apparel. Increasing geriatric population in countries such as U.S., Japan, U.K., and Germany have been propelling the demand for spunbonded PP fabrics in adult incontinence products.