INDA report forecasts excellent growth for wipes industry

December 19, 2016 - United States Of America

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry has released the latest version of the Global Nonwoven Wipes Industry Outlook, which has forecast excellent growth in the global and regional nonwovens wipes markets through the next four years. The report also informs that the wipes market is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic nonwoven sectors.

According to INDA, the report is intended for companies involved in the nonwovens wipes industry supply chain, from raw material and machinery suppliers to converters, and brand owners to investors.

The report provides production data for nonwoven wipes for each major region of the world including, North America, Greater Europe, Asia, South America, Middle East and North Africa, and the rest of the world.

Additionally, the report provides a regional view across 31 nonwoven wipes segments within North America and six segments within the South American region.

The report highlights that the global nonwoven wipes markets ranks second in tonnage, accounting for 13 per cent of all nonwovens produced, and is the second fastest growing end use after transportation.

Other highlights include that in North America, wipes are the second largest end-use category accounting for 14 per cent of the nonwoven fabric consumed. (AR)