According to EDANA's annual nonwovens industry survey, in 2017, nonwovens production in Greater Europe increased in volume by 4,3% (2'544'450 tonnes) with a estimated turnover of around 7'869 million euros (+5,6%).
Wetlaid production recorded the most important growth rate (+10,2%).
This type of web-formation now represents 9% of nonwovens produced in Europe.
Short-fiber airlaid nonwovens production increased marginally by 1,3%.
The production of spunmelt and assimilated recorded significant growth of 4,2% in tonnage and 4,3% in sqm.
This type of fabric confirmed its leading position in the European nonwovens industry, with 41% of the market in weight and 65% in surface area. The total output of spunmelt products reached 1'056'494 tonnes (48'448 mio sqm) in 2017.
Drylaid nonwovens reached 1'056'742 tonnes, representing a 3,6% increase in tonnage.
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