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Nonwoven filtration market to reach $11.9b by 2030

By Haydn Davis
7 October 2026

Air and liquid filtration applications drive 7.4% CAGR as manufacturers invest in meltblown, wetlaid and multilayer media

NEW YORK - The global nonwoven filtration market is forecast to grow from $8.35 billion in 2025 to $11.9 billion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%, according to new data from The Business Research Company.

Near-term expansion sees the market rising from $8.35 billion in 2025 to $8.95 billon in 2026, a 7.2% CAGR, supported by heightened HVAC installations, industrial manufacturing activity and demand for clean drinking water.

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