Food & Beverage Nonwoven Market Analysis | 2025-2030

Attractive Opportunities

Global Demand Analysis & Sales Opportunities in the Food & Beverage Nonwoven Market

• The annual demand for food & beverage nonwoven was USD 0.9 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1.0 billion in 2025, up 4.9% than the value in 2024.
• During the forecast period (2025 to 2030), the food & beverage nonwoven market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2%. The annual demand will reach of USD 1.3 billion in 2030.
• During 2025-2030, the food & beverage nonwoven industry is expected to generate a cumulative sales opportunity of USD 6.6 billion.
   

Want to know more about the market scope? Register Here
 

High-Growth Market Segments:

• Asia-Pacific is expected to be the dominant as well as fastest-growing region over the forecast period. 
• By Application type, Commercial Aircraft is likely to be the dominant type in the market during the forecast period.
• By Process type, Spunlaid is expected to hold the largest market share for food & beverage nonwovens.
• By Material type, Polylactic Acid is anticipated to remain the dominant and fastest-growing material in the market during the forecast period.

Market Statistics

Have a look at the sales opportunities presented by the food & beverage nonwoven market in terms of growth and market forecast.

Market Dynamics

Introduction:

What is food & beverage nonwoven?

Food and beverage nonwoven refers to nonwoven fabrics specifically designed for use in food and drink processing, packaging, and filtration applications. Nonwoven materials are fabrics made directly from fibers that are bonded together through mechanical, thermal, or chemical processes, rather than being woven or knitted.

In the food and beverage industry, nonwovens are valued for their hygiene, filtration efficiency, absorbency, and disposability. They are used in applications such as tea bags, coffee filters, dairy and beverage filtration, meat and fruit packaging, wiping cloths, and protective coverings in food processing environments.

Market Drivers:

• The adoption of nonwovens in the food & beverage industry is driven by several factors, including the need to meet strict health and safety standards, consumer demand for convenient and functional packaging, and increasing sustainability concerns. The advances in nonwoven technology and the push for cost-efficient packaging solutions also play a significant role, making nonwoven an attractive option.
• Additionally, the food & beverage nonwoven packaging is also driven by regulatory compliance, consumer demand for convenience, and the need for extended shelf-life. Active packaging drives the demand for food & beverage nonwoven materials by enhancing product quality and safety.

Segment Analysis

By Application Type

“Food Wraps are expected to be the leading application in terms of market share as well as the fastest-growing market during the forecast period.”

• Food wrap applications are expected to be the leading segment because of the high demand for packaging materials that ensure food safety, freshness, and hygiene.
• This demand is driven by the need for protective, breathable, and customizable solutions for wrapping perishable items like meat, cheese, and seafood.
• The growth is fueled by trends like on-the-go consumption of fast food and ready-to-eat products, and advancements in nonwoven technology, including innovations in biodegradable and recyclable materials that align with sustainability goals.

By Process Type

“The spunlaid process is expected to hold the largest share of the food & beverage nonwoven market during the forecast period.”

• The spunlaid process is expected to hold the largest share of the market due to its efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and high production capacity.
• It streamlines fiber formation and web bonding in a single step, reducing production time and costs. Spunlaid nonwovens offer excellent strength and durability, making them suitable for demanding applications like food wraps and filtration.
• The process allows for versatile material properties and easy scalability, ensuring a steady supply to meet growing market demands.
   

To get the full scope of the report, Register Here
 

By Material Type

“Polylactic Acid is expected to dominate as well as the fastest-growing material during the forecast period.”

• Polylactic Acid is anticipated to lead and grow rapidly in the food & beverage nonwoven market due to its origin from renewable resources like corn starch or sugarcane, reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
• The increasing consumer demand for environmentally responsible materials and stricter regulations on traditional plastics are driving its usage.
• Polylactic acid's versatility, with strong mechanical properties, makes it suitable for various nonwoven applications such as packaging and food wraps.

Regional Analysis

“Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region for the food & beverage nonwoven market during the forecast period.”

• Asia-Pacific’s fastest growth in the food & beverage nonwoven market is due to rapid industrialization, a large population base, and increased urbanization.
• Economic growth and rising consumer spending drive demand for advanced packaging solutions. Improvements in supply chain logistics and adherence to higher health and safety standards further boost its adoption.
• Asia-Pacific is a major region in the global food & beverage nonwoven market, with China leading the demand due to its large population and its growing packaged food market.
• The regional players are focusing on innovation and manufacturing capabilities for the supply of nonwoven materials, aligning with consumer preferences for sustainable and efficient packaging.
   

Know the high-growth countries in this report. Register Here

Competitive Landscape

Most of the major players compete in some of the factors, including price, service offerings, regional presence, etc. The following are the key players in the food & beverage nonwoven market -  

Here is the list of the Top Players (Based on Dominance)  

• Ahlstrom Oyj
• Berry Global Group, Inc.
• DuPont De Nemours, Inc.
• Andritz AG
• YI TING
• Apextech Fiber Corp
• Novipax Buyer, LLC
• Zhejiang Tiantai Jierong New Material Co., Ltd.

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

Are you the leading player in this market? We would love to include your name. Please write to us at sales@stratviewresearch.com

Recent Developments/Mergers & Acquisitions:

• In April 2024, Berry Global and Glatfelter announced the merger of Berry’s Health, Hygiene, and Specialties Global Nonwovens and Films Business with Glatfelter. Berry Global and Glatfelter's merger aims to create a leading company in the specialty materials industry, achieving synergies and expanding market reach. This strategic move will enhance product development and strengthen its position in key markets, including the food & beverage segment, benefiting from combined expertise and resources.

Report Features

This report provides market intelligence most comprehensively. The report structure has been kept so that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into market dynamics and will enable strategic decision-making for existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market.

The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
• Market trend and forecast analysis.
• Market segment trend and forecast.
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
• COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
• Emerging trends.
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
• Key success factors.

Market Segmentation

This report studies the market, covering a period of 15 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The food & beverage nonwoven market is segmented into the following categories. 

By Application Type 

• Food Wraps 
• Tea & Coffee Bags 
• Scavengers 
• Absorbent Pads 
• Sacks 
• Bags & Sachets
• Insulation Bags 

By Process Type

• Drylaid
• Spunlaid
• Wetlaid
• Airlaid 
• Others 

By Material Type      

• Polyethylene 
• Polypropylene 
• Polyester 
• Polylactic Acid 
• Others 

By Region

• North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Russia, Italy and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Others)

Research Methodology

• This strategic assessment report from Stratview Research provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s food & beverage nonwoven market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period. 
• The report segments and analyzes the market in the most detailed manner in order to provide a panoramic view of the market.
• The vital data/information provided in the report can play a crucial role for market participants as well as investors in the identification of the low-hanging fruits available in the market as well as to formulate growth strategies to expedite their growth process.
• This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools.
• More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data.
• We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

Customization Options

With this detailed report, Stratview Research offers one of the following free customization options to our respectable clients:

Company Profiling

• Detailed profiling of additional market players (up to three players)
• SWOT analysis of key players (up to three players)

Competitive Benchmarking

• Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Service portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances

Custom Research: Stratview Research offers custom research services across sectors. In case of any custom research requirement related to market assessment, competitive benchmarking, sourcing and procurement, target screening, and others, please send your inquiry to sales@stratviewresearch.com