Fueled by increasing demand for these specialized textiles, the North American market for non-woven, felt, and coated textile clothing is projected to expand at a CAGR of 1.2 per cent between 2024 and 2035, reaching an estimated value of $27.5 billion by the end of 2035.
In terms of volume, the market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 1.5 per cent during the same period, reaching an estimated $1.7 billion units by 2035-end.
In 2024, the North American market for these textile products was valued at $24 billion, representing a 7.7 per cent increase from the previous year.
The United States was the dominant consumer, accounting for approximately 99 per cent of the total volume with 1.4 billion pieces. The US also led the market in terms of value, reaching $8.4 billion.
Imports of non-woven, felt, and coated textile clothing by North America increased substantially by 358 per cent to approximately 1.4 billion units in 2024. While the value of these imports saw a slight decrease to $2.8 billion in 2024, the overall import volume experienced significant growth.
The United States was a major importer, responsible for over two-thirds of all non-woven, felt, and coated textile clothing imports. In terms of value, the U.S. was the primary market for these imported goods in North America, with imports valued at $2.4 billion. The average annual growth rate of import value in the US was 2.2 per cent between 2013 and 2024.
