Asia Pacific Melt Blown Nonwovens Market size exceeded USD 3.5 billion in 2020 and is anticipated to exhibit a CAGR of 6.9% from 2021 to 2027. China dominated more than 48% market share in 2020. Growing demand for face masks and PPE kits along with increasing applications in the filtration industry will propel the market growth.

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Competitive Industry Landscape

Some of the major players operating in  the market are Xiamen Xiyao Trading Co., Ltd., Kimberly-Clark, Dow Chemical, Irema Ireland, ATEX, and Toray. Companies are continuously focusing on capacity expansion and mergers & acquisitions for business expansion.

Asia Pacific Market, By Product

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The fine fibers segment will observe around 7% growth rate during the forecast period. Fine fibers are primarily utilized in hygiene products, respiratory products, and liquid filtration. The rising demand for face masks, medical products, PPE kits & filters in the medical and various other industries will drive the market expansion. The number of COVID-19 cases is increasing mainly in Southeast Asian countries, which has prompted the governments in the region to ramp up the production of medical apparatus and equipment required in fighting the pandemic.

Asia Pacific Market, By Material

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The polypropylene segment will be valued at USD 1.1 billion in the Asia Pacific melt blown nonwovens market by 2027. Polypropylene fiber has a specific diameter of only 1 - 5 microns, which offers excellent filtration properties. Moreover, melt blown polypropylene is widely applicable as dressing materials in medical treatments and household articles due to its excellent absorption capacity. Owing to high filtration efficiency, polypropylene nonwoven webs are significantly used in air filtration as well as liquid filtration applications.