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Non woven fabric is a sheet or web structure produced by bonding polypropylene or polyester fibres through spunbond, meltblown, or thermal bonding processes without traditional weaving or knitting. The largest demand pull comes from hygiene products including diapers and sanitary items, followed by medical disposable applications, and agricultural crop cover use. Polypropylene feedstock costs, hygiene and medical sector demand, and regional spunbond capacity all feed into the price.
Global non woven fabric prices tracked close to the USD 1.74 to USD 1.92 per KG range projected for 2026, with polypropylene firming and hygiene demand supporting a moderate tone. US prices averaged USD 1.98 per KG in Q1 2026, up 4.2 percent from Q4 2025, as firmer polypropylene feedstock costs from Middle East propylene supply disruptions elevated production expenses while steady hygiene and medical disposable demand maintained consistent buying. China's large spunbond capacity kept it the most affordable source, while Germany remained the most expensive on energy and compliance costs.
Non woven fabric prices held a firm tone through August 2026, tracking close to the Q1 2026 levels across all tracked regions, as firmer polypropylene feedstock costs and steady hygiene and medical disposable demand continued to support the market.
The balance of supply and demand for non woven fabric through the rest of 2026 leans moderately firm. Polypropylene feedstock costs firmed from Middle East propylene supply disruptions in Q1 2026. Hygiene product demand from India and Southeast Asia is growing with rising living standards and urbanisation.
The main upside risk is a sharp polypropylene cost increase alongside accelerating hygiene market penetration in emerging economies. The main downside risk is continued Chinese non-woven overcapacity and weak global medical disposable demand that caps price recovery.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1.74 - 1.92 | PP firming and hygiene demand support a moderate tone |
| United States | 1.88 - 2.06 | Steady hygiene and medical demand keeps it the highest |
| China | 1.18 - 1.36 | Large spunbond capacity keeps it the most affordable source |
| Germany | 2.10 - 2.30 | High energy and compliance costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 1.66 - 1.84 | Growing hygiene and agricultural demand holds a firm middle |
US non woven fabric prices averaged USD 1.98/KG in Q1 2026, up 4.2% from USD 1.90/KG in Q4 2025. Firmer polypropylene feedstock costs from Middle East propylene supply disruptions elevated production expenses. Steady hygiene and medical disposable demand maintained consistent buying from product manufacturers through the quarter.
Why did the price of Non Woven Fabric change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Firmer polypropylene feedstock costs from Middle East propylene supply disruptions raised the production cost floor. Steady hygiene and medical disposable demand provided consistent buying support from product formulators and manufacturers. Higher freight and insurance costs added to the landed cost of imported fabrics and feedstock.
Chinese non woven fabric prices averaged USD 1.24/KG in Q1 2026, up 5.1% from USD 1.18/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest among the tracked markets. Post-Lunar New Year hygiene and medical restocking lifted procurement from converters. Firmer polypropylene costs provided a cost floor despite large domestic spunbond and meltblown capacity.
Why did the price of Non Woven Fabric change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-holiday hygiene and medical product restocking lifted procurement from converters and brand owners. Firmer polypropylene feedstock costs raised the production cost floor for domestic spunbond facilities. Large non-woven capacity kept China the most competitive source despite the quarterly recovery.
German non woven fabric prices averaged USD 2.20/KG in Q1 2026, up 4.8% from USD 2.10/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher polypropylene and energy costs elevated European non-woven production expenses. Steady medical, hygiene, and filtration sector demand supported consistent buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Non Woven Fabric change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Higher polypropylene and energy costs elevated the European non-woven production cost floor significantly. Steady medical and hygiene sector demand maintained consistent procurement from product converters. Limited European meltblown capacity reinforced the regional price premium over Asian sources.
Indian non woven fabric prices averaged USD 1.76/KG in Q1 2026, up 4.8% from USD 1.68/KG in Q4 2025. Growing hygiene product and agricultural mulch demand supported buying. Firmer import-linked polypropylene costs raised the production floor through the quarter.
Why did the price of Non Woven Fabric change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing hygiene product and agricultural mulch market demand supported firm procurement. Firmer import-linked polypropylene feedstock costs raised the production floor for domestic spunbond producers. Middle East freight premiums added to the landed cost of imported feedstock and finished non-woven rolls.
US non woven fabric prices averaged USD 1.90/KG in Q4 2025, firming on the quarter. Steady hygiene and medical disposable procurement and firm polypropylene costs supported the market. Adequate domestic spunbond output held the market balanced near USD 1.90/KG.
Why did the price of Non Woven Fabric change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Steady hygiene and medical disposable demand maintained consistent procurement. Firm polypropylene feedstock costs held the production floor elevated. Adequate domestic spunbond output maintained supply balance near USD 1.90/KG into year-end.
Chinese non woven fabric prices averaged USD 1.18/KG in Q4 2025, recovering from the Q3 softening. Autumn-winter hygiene and medical restocking lifted buying from the sector. Steady polypropylene costs provided a cost floor, holding the market near USD 1.18/KG.
Why did the price of Non Woven Fabric change in Q4 2025 in China?
Autumn-winter hygiene and medical product restocking lifted procurement from converters. Stable polypropylene feedstock costs provided a floor beneath the market. Large domestic non-woven capacity maintained supply balance near USD 1.18/KG.
German non woven fabric prices averaged USD 2.10/KG in Q4 2025, recovering from the Q3 level. Autumn-winter hygiene and medical demand supported buying. Energy and polypropylene costs held the production floor elevated near USD 2.10/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Non Woven Fabric change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Autumn-winter hygiene and medical sector demand lifted procurement from European converters. Energy and polypropylene costs maintained the elevated production cost floor. Limited European non-woven capacity kept the market near USD 2.10/KG into year-end.
Indian non woven fabric prices averaged USD 1.68/KG in Q4 2025, recovering on the quarter. Growing hygiene and agricultural mulch demand supported consistent buying. Stable polypropylene import costs and domestic production maintained supply balance near USD 1.68/KG.
Why did the price of Non Woven Fabric change in Q4 2025 in India?
Growing hygiene and agricultural demand supported consistent procurement from converters. Stable polypropylene import costs maintained the production cost floor. Steady domestic spunbond output held supply balanced near USD 1.68/KG into year-end.
Global non woven fabric prices followed a distinct arc through the window, rising in Q2 2025 on polypropylene season, dipping in Q3, recovering in Q4, and accelerating in Q1 2026. The average rose from USD 1.710/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.728/KG in Q2, softened to USD 1.715/KG in Q3, firmed to USD 1.723/KG in Q4, and reached USD 1.795/KG in Q1 2026, a net gain of about 5.0% over the window. PP feedstock and hygiene demand cycles drove the pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 1.795 | +4.2% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1.723 | +0.5% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 1.715 | -0.8% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 1.728 | +1.1% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 1.710 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
Non woven fabric prices showed a pattern of Q2 firming and Q3 softening before an H2 recovery through 2025. The global average opened at USD 1.710/KG in Q1 and closed near USD 1.723/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of about 0.8%. Polypropylene feedstock dynamics, hygiene sector demand cycles, and competitive Chinese supply shaped the year’s trajectory.
US prices firmed from about USD 1.85/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.90/KG by Q4, a gain of 2.7%. Steady hygiene and medical disposable demand maintained all-year buying. Firm polypropylene costs supported the production floor through the year.
Chinese prices fell from roughly USD 1.22/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.18/KG by Q4, a decline of 3.3%. Large domestic spunbond and meltblown capacity and soft export demand maintained consistent downward pressure. China held the lowest price level throughout the year.
German prices fell from about USD 2.15/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.10/KG by Q4, a decline of 2.3%. Soft medical and industrial demand in H1 weighed on prices. Germany maintained the highest price level in the dataset throughout the year.
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 1.62/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.68/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.7%, the strongest in the dataset. Growing hygiene and agricultural non-woven demand drove the consistent upward trend. India held a firm middle in the regional range.
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Hygiene products such as baby diapers, feminine care, and adult incontinence take the largest share, where spunbond and meltblown fabrics provide softness and barrier performance. Medical disposables, geotextiles, filtration, and automotive applications also consume significant volumes.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 1.98/KG in the United States, USD 1.24/KG in China, USD 2.20/KG in Germany, and USD 1.76/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average rose from USD 1.710/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 1.723/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of around 0.8%. A Q2 polypropylene-linked uptick and Q3 softening, followed by an H2 recovery, characterised the year.
US and India firmed on steady hygiene and agricultural demand. Germany softened on weak H1 industrial demand before recovering seasonally in H2. China declined on large competitive capacity despite consistent domestic hygiene demand.
The global average is expected in the USD 1.74 to 1.92/KG range for the rest of 2026, with recovery on firmer polypropylene feedstock costs and growing hygiene market penetration in India and Southeast Asia.
Germany sits highest on energy and compliance costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on strong hygiene sector demand, and China prices lowest on large domestic spunbond and meltblown production capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to polypropylene and polyester feedstock costs, hygiene and medical sector demand, and regional plant operating rates. Pandemic-related demand spikes and crude oil price changes can cause sharp short-term price moves across regions.
Asia Pacific leads with China and India holding the largest spunbond capacity, followed by North America and Europe. Because output is tied to polypropylene, any feedstock or propylene cracker shift ripples across markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time supply contracts, build cover when polypropylene signals tightening, and monitor hygiene market volume trends as leading demand indicators. Regional price gaps help teams weigh cost-effective sourcing origins.
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