Industry Overview
SMS nonwovens, a three-layer composite material (spunbond-meltblown-spunbond), combine the high strength of Spunbond and the excellent filtration performance of Meltblown. They boast advantages like superior barrier properties, breathability, strength, and being binder-free and non-toxic. Classified by material composition, they include polyester (PET), polypropylene (PP), and polyamide (PA) types, widely used in medical, hygiene, construction, and packaging fields. The industry chain covers upstream raw materials (polyester, polypropylene fibers), midstream production processes (spinning, drawing, web laying, hot pressing), and downstream application areas (medical and health, industrial protection, household products, etc.). With rising global demand for high-performance materials, the market scale keeps expanding, especially in medical protective products.
Current Industry Status
In 2025, the global SMS nonwovens market is expected to exceed 50 billion yuan, with China contributing over 60% of production capacity. China’s market scale reached 32 billion yuan in 2024, projected to grow 9.5% in 2025. The medical and health field accounts for 45% of applications, followed by industrial protection (30%), automotive interiors (15%), and others (10%). Regionally, China’s Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Guangdong form major production bases with 75% of national capacity. Globally, the Asia-Pacific region leads growth, while North America and Europe develop steadily. Technologically, green transformation and AIoT applications are driving efficiency and quality improvements.
Development Trends
Environmental protection and sustainability will be key focuses, with degradable and recyclable SMS nonwovens gaining traction as environmental awareness rises. Application areas will expand into new energy vehicles and aerospace, beyond traditional sectors. Technological innovation, including nanotechnology and biotechnology, will enhance product performance—such as adding antibacterial and antiviral properties. These advancements will drive the industry toward more high-performance and eco-friendly development.
Supply-Demand Dynamics
Supply capacity and output are growing, supported by technological progress, but constrained by raw materials, equipment, and technical levels. Demand continues to surge, led by medical and health needs, industrial protection requirements, and household product applications. The market remains generally balanced or slightly tight, requiring enterprises to closely monitor market changes and flexibly adjust production and sales strategies to adapt to dynamic supply-demand relationships.
Post time: Jul-10-2025
