David J. Price03.09.17
Nonwoven capacity and production demand (in-region demand and exports) in Southeast Asia is expected to continue to grow during 2016–2020, albeit at a slower pace than during prior periods. Demand growth during 2016 – 2020 is expected to average 5.5-6% per year as compared to 8-10% growth during 2010–2015. Rising market penetration, somewhat weaker economic conditions and increased capacity in export markets will weigh on demand growth. Nevertheless, demand growth will continue to be quite attractive, driven by still low market penetration for both disposable and durable nonwovens in Southeast Asia and in Asia-Pacific and Chinese export markets. The largest market for converted nonwoven products will be in hygiene end uses followed by nonwovens used in durable geotextile and related end use markets.
In 2017, nonwovens capacity in the region consists largely of spunbonded/spunmelt fine denier technology followed by carded staple fiber needlepunched and/or thermal bonded capacity and spunbonded polypropylene needlepunched technology. Small installations of other nonwoven technologies are also present.
From 2010-2015, t
In 2017, nonwovens capacity in the region consists largely of spunbonded/spunmelt fine denier technology followed by carded staple fiber needlepunched and/or thermal bonded capacity and spunbonded polypropylene needlepunched technology. Small installations of other nonwoven technologies are also present.
From 2010-2015, t
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