The nonwoven filter media market is expected to witness considerable growth owing to rising product demand across various application avenues such as food & beverage, water filtration, healthcare, transportation, oil & gas, and HVAC among many others.

Filters made from nonwoven fabrics, are very wide in their configuration as well as applications. Nonwoven filtration media has been there for almost hundreds of years in different forms, which includes cellulose and wool felt formed by numerous means into a web. These nonwoven materials generally yields much better filtration efficiency as compared to other types of materials.

The market for nonwoven filter media is segmented in terms of production process, form, applications, and regional landscape.

With respect to production process, the nonwoven filter media market is classified into spunbond, meltblown, wetlaid, airlaid, and others. Among these, the airlaid process segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% through CAGR over the slated coming timeframe. This type of production process refers to a manufacturing technology known to be producing a web from short fibers, usually softwood pulp.

The other production processes segment garnered a revenue share of over 3% in 2020 and is anticipated to register similar growth patterns in the times to come.

Based on form, the market is divided into liquid filtration and air filtration. In 2020, the liquid filtration segment held more than 25% demand share and is expected to showcase a robust growth rate during the study time period.

In terms of application, the overall nonwoven filter media market is categorized into oil & gas (hydrocarbon processing), manufacturing, healthcare, food & beverage, HVAC, respiratory protection, transportation, and water filtration, and others. In 2020, the transportation segment gathered a substantial revenue share and is expected to witness similar growth in the years to come. The use of nonwovens has increased considerably in recent years and is mostly used for filters filtration of fuel and air.

HVAC application segment gathered a volume share of more than 15% in 2020 and is forecasted to progress at rapid pace over the anticipated time period.

Meanwhile, the F&B segment is likely to witness a distinguished CAGR of over 6.5% through the forecast time period. Filtration plays an essential role in maintaining food processing equipment, which includes protection of RO membranes used in preparation of concentration of flavors or potable water.

The manufacturing segment is expected to witness around 6% CAGR through the analysis time period.

On the geographical front, the nonwoven filter media market in LATAM is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% through the slated timeframe.

Meanwhile, in 2020, the Middle East & Africa market gathered a volume share of around 3.5% and is anticipated to witness robust growth over the coming time period.