Product Code: ETC429940 | Publication Date: Oct 2022 | Updated Date: Apr 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Vasudha | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market is projected to witness mixed growth rate patterns during 2025 to 2029. Growth accelerates to 9.65% in 2028, following an initial rate of 5.79%, before easing to 8.05% at the end of the period.
The Nonwoven Fabrics market in Bahrain is projected to grow at a growing growth rate of 8.94% by 2027, within the Middle East region led by Saudi Arabia, along with other countries like United Arab Emirates, Iran, Qatar and Kuwait, collectively shaping a dynamic and evolving market environment driven by innovation and increasing adoption of emerging technologies.
Nonwoven fabrics in Bahrain find applications across healthcare, automotive, and construction industries. These fabrics are valued for their durability, versatility, and cost-effectiveness. The market is expanding as industries seek innovative materials for applications like medical disposables, geotextiles, and insulation.
The nonwoven fabrics market in Bahrain is seeing rapid growth driven by applications in hygiene products, healthcare, construction, and automotive industries. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of these fabrics in mask and PPE production. Demand for spunbond and meltblown technologies remains strong, with imports fulfilling most of the supply. Local converters are emerging, especially for hygiene and filtration applications. Environmental concerns are pushing innovation toward biodegradable and recycled nonwovens. The market is expected to grow steadily with rising consumer awareness and industrial diversification.
The nonwoven fabrics market in Bahrain is challenged by limited local manufacturing capacity and high import dependency for both raw materials and finished goods. Industrial applications for nonwovenssuch as hygiene products, automotive interiors, and filtrationare not yet fully developed in the country. Price competition from larger producers in Asia constrains profitability for any emerging local ventures. The lack of R&D facilities and incentives for technical textiles hampers innovation. Additionally, environmental concerns about synthetic nonwovens and the absence of robust recycling infrastructure pose regulatory and reputational risks. Volatile oil prices also affect raw material costs for polypropylene-based nonwovens.
The Nonwoven Fabrics market in Bahrain is gaining momentum with the growing demand for medical, hygiene, and industrial applications. As nonwoven fabrics find use in personal protective equipment, disposable products, and filtration systems, their market potential continues to rise. Bahrains strategic location and its growing industrial sector make it an ideal place for investors to establish manufacturing facilities to serve both the local market and the broader GCC region. Companies that focus on high-performance, environmentally friendly, and innovative fabric technologies stand to benefit from the expanding applications of nonwoven materials in various industries.
Bahrains policy framework supports the growth of the nonwoven fabrics sector due to its applications in healthcare, hygiene, and industrial fields. The government encourages investment in nonwoven production through free zone benefits and zero tax on industrial machinery. With a focus on import substitution, subsidies are offered to enterprises willing to set up manufacturing units using sustainable inputs. Health regulatory bodies ensure nonwoven fabrics used in medical and sanitary products meet stringent hygiene standards. Environmental regulations further push for the adoption of biodegradable raw materials in nonwoven production. Export-oriented policies are also being developed to position Bahrain as a regional supplier for high-quality nonwoven materials.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Overview |
3.1 Bahrain Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Polymer Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Layer, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Function, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Trends |
6 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market, By Types |
6.1 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market, By Polymer Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polymer Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Revenues & Volume, By PP, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Revenues & Volume, By PE, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Revenues & Volume, By PET, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Revenues & Volume, By Wood pulp, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Revenues & Volume, By Rayon, 2021-2031F |
6.1.8 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market, By Layer |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Revenues & Volume, By Single-layer, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Revenues & Volume, By Multilayer , 2021-2031F |
6.3 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market, By Function |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Revenues & Volume, By Disposable, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-disposable , 2021-2031F |
6.4 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market, By Technology |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Revenues & Volume, By Spunbond, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Revenues & Volume, By Wet laid, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Revenues & Volume, By Dry laid, 2021-2031F |
6.4.5 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Revenues & Volume, By Others (electrostatic spinning and flash-spun) , 2021-2031F |
7 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Polymer Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Layer, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Function, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2021 |
10.2 Bahrain Nonwoven Fabrics Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |