Report Overview

Global Specialty Breathable Membranes Market, 2028 – Industry Trends & Forecast

Global Specialty Breathable Membranes Market size was estimated at USD 907.2 million in 2021. The market size is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period (2022–2028) to reach a size of USD 1,438.1 million by 2028. Major drivers for the growth of global specialty breathable membranes market include increasing health awareness among people across the countries and high usage of specialized breathable membranes in diapers for newborns and adults, surgical gowns and drapes, and sanitary towels. The Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR), which gauges how quickly vapors pass through a material, is used to assess the breathability of membranes. In many industries where moisture might cause harm, it is a crucial necessity. Breathable membranes are used to regulate moisture in a variety of industries, including hygiene, healthcare and medical, textile, food packaging, pharmaceuticals, building materials, and consumer goods. Films that are permeable are another name for breathable membranes.

Growth Drivers

Growing health awareness across countries

Baby diapers are mostly made from breathable membranes made of polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyurethane. The global market for disposable new-born diapers is expected to grow by 6.7% to USD 92.3 billion by 2024, according to the European Chemical Agency. The Procter & Gamble Company (Pampers, 36% of the market), Kimberly-Clark Corporation (Huggies, 26% of the market), Unicharm Corporation, Hengan International Group Company Limited, and Essity AB, among others, are the major players in the markets. They are also investing continuously to increase their production capacity in emerging nations like India, China, Mexico, Brazil, and ASEAN countries.

Restraints

Economic sluggishness and impact of COVID-19 on manufacturing sector

The GDP of countries has decreased because of the closure of several manufacturing sectors. The IMF projects that in 2020, the GDP of the European Union (EU) and North America will decline by 3.5% and 6.6%, respectively. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant fall in industrial application demand in 2020. The vast difference in supply and demand only served to magnify this effect. Numerous production operations were put on hold until the economy recovered because of financial losses. The need for specialized breathable membranes also decreased because of the global drop in manufacturing.

Global Specialty Breathable Membranes Market - By Product

The specialized breathable membrane market is dominated by the polyurethane-based breathable membrane sector. Baby diapers and other hygiene items, as well as medical and healthcare products, are where polyurethane breathable membrane is most used. These are created utilizing a novel coating method that enables the growth of a stable microstructure. This ensures that the level of waterproofness is maintained even after several washings. They breathe through the diffusion of water vapor molecules over the solid structure, which absorbs and distributes perspiration.

Global Specialty Breathable Membranes Market - By Application

Because of the expanding public awareness of hygiene & health safety and the increased usage of hygiene products, the healthcare/medical segment, which currently dominates the worldwide market, is expected to continue to lead the market over the forecasted period. Additionally, the market demand is being driven internationally by the booming manufacture of surgical drapes, facemasks, surgical gowns, PPE kits, and other items. In contrast, the worldwide market also shows a strong increase in the textile sector. Changing lifestyles, increased disposable income, and rising millennials' propensity for sports, the gym, and several types of footwear are boosting the segment's rise over the projection period.

Impact of COVID-19 on Global Specialty Breathable Membranes

Every industry has been impacted by the unprecedented global public health crisis known as COVID-19, and the long-term repercussions are expected to have an influence on industry growth over the forecast period. The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge influence on the market because it caused manufacturing to be suspended, the supply chain to be disrupted, and the demand for industrial goods to decline. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased the demand for PPE kits, face masks, gowns, and other products, which has helped the market for specialized breathable membranes to expand. Due to the panic situation, people stock up on hygiene items simultaneously, which fuels the market. The pandemic, however, had an impact on the end-use industries of textile, healthcare/medical, and other sectors.

Regional Insights

China, India, and Indonesia are with large populations and high birth rates that now have exceptionally low penetration rates. However, with rising per capita income, rising interest in health and hygiene, and shifting consumer preferences, it is expected that demand would expand dramatically. In developing countries, such as China, India, and Indonesia, there is immense potential for the growth of sanitary products as well as breathable membranes. The hygiene market is developed and has a high penetration rate in the US and Europe. On the other hand, emerging markets offer a chance for expansion in this field. In terms of revenue, APAC dominated the specialty breathable membranes market. Additionally, the APAC region's expanding production of footwear, sportswear, and athleisure contributes to the market's expansion. Global businesses that produce these membranes for diverse end-use sectors primarily meet the demand for specialty breathable membranes. One of the main factors anticipated to fuel the demand for specialty breathable membranes during the forecast period is the growing demand from the building and construction sectors, among other end-use industries.

Competitive Landscape

Major manufacturers, such as Berry Global Group (US), Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (US), Covestro AG (Germany), Arkema S.A. (France), Toray Industries (Japan), and RKW Group, are among the leading companies in the global specialty breathable membranes market. These major competitors have employed a variety of primary methods to strengthen their positions in the market for specialty breathable membranes, including expansions, acquisitions, joint ventures, and the creation of new products.

Recent Developments

• In April 2021 - Schweitzer-Mauduit International purchased Scapa Group Plc, a UK-based provider of manufacturing, design, and innovation solutions for the healthcare and industrial markets.

Scope of the Report

By Product Type

• Polyurethane

• PTFE

• Thermoplastic Polyester

• Thermoplastic Elastomers

• Polyester Block Amide

• Copolyamide

• Others

By Application

• Healthcare/Medical

• Textile

• Others

By Region

• North America

• Europe

• Asia Pacific

• Latin America

• Middle East and Africa

1. Research Framework
   1. Research Objective
   2. Product Overview
   3. Market Segmentation
2. Research Methodology
   1. Qualitative Research
      1. Primary & Secondary Research
   2. Quantitative Research
   3. Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
      1. Secondary Research
      2. Primary Research
   4. Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Region
   5. Assumption & Limitation
3. Executive Summary
4. Global Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Insights
   1. Industry Value Chain Analysis
   2. DROC Analysis
      1. Growth Drivers
      2. Restraints
      3. Opportunities
      4. Challenges
   3. Technological Advancement/Recent Development
   4. Regulatory Framework
   5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of New Entrants
      4. Threat of Substitutes
      5. Intensity of Rivalry
5. Global Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Overview
   1. Market Size & Forecast by Value, 2018–2028
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Product type
         1. Polyurethane
         2. PTFE
         3. Thermoplastic Polyster
         4. Thermoplastic Elastomers
         5. Polyester Block Amide
         6. Copolyamide
         7. Others
      2. By Application
         1. Healthcare/Medical
         2. Textile
         3. Others
      3. By Region
         1. North America
         2. Europe
         3. Asia Pacific
         4. Latin America
         5. Middle East and Africa
6. North America Specialty Breathable Membranes Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast by Value, 2018–2028
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Product type
      2. By Application
      3. By Country
         1. United States
         2. Canada
7. Europe Specialty Breathable Membranes Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast by Value, 2018–2028
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Product type
      2. By Application
      3. By Country
         1. Germany
         2. United Kingdom
         3. Italy
         4. France
         5. Spain
         6. Rest of Europe
8. Asia-Pacific Specialty Breathable Membranes Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast by Value, 2018–2028
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Product type
      2. By Application
      3. By Country
         1. China
         2. India
         3. Japan
         4. South Korea
         5. Rest of Asia Pacific
9. Latin America Specialty Breathable Membranes Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast by Value, 2018–2028
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Product type
      2. By Application
      3. By Country
         1. Brazil
         2. Mexico
         3. Rest of Latin America
10. Middle East & Africa Specialty Breathable Membranes Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast by Value, 2018–2028
       1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Product type
       2. By Application
       3. By Country
          1. Saudi Arabia
          2. UAE
          3. South Africa
          4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
11. Competitive Landscape
    1. List of Key Players and Their offerings
    2. Market Share Analysis, 2021
    3. Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
    4. Key Strategic Development (Merger, Acquisition, Partnership, etc.)
12. Impact of Covid-19 on Global Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Industry
13. Company Profile (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, and Strategic Outlook) **
    1. Kao Corporation
    2. Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    3. The Protector & Gamble
    4. Unicharm Corporation
    5. Hengan International Group
    6. Essity AB
    7. Bumkins AB
    8. Other Prominent Players

14. Key Strategic Recommendations

*Financial information in case of non-listed companies will be provided as per availability

**The segmentation and the companies are subjected to modifications based on in-depth secondary for the final deliverable

List of Figures

Figure 1: Global Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Segmentation

Figure 2: Global Specialty Breathable Membranes Industry Value Chain Analysis

Figure 3: Global Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2018–2028

Figure 4: Global Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Share (%), By Product type, By Value, 2018–2028

Figure 5: Global Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Share (%), By Application, By Value, 2018–2028

Figure 6: Global Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Share (%), By Country, By Value, 2018–2028

Figure 7: North America Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2018–2028

Figure 8: North America Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Share (%), By Product type, By Value, 2018–2028

Figure 9: North America Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Share (%), By Application, By Value, 2018–2028

Figure 10: North America Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Share (%), By Country, By Value, 2018–2028

Figure 11: Europe Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2018–2028

Figure 12: Europe Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Share (%), By Product type, By Value, 2018–2028

Figure 13: Europe Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Share (%), By Application, By Value, 2018–2028

Figure 14: Europe Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Share (%), By Country, By Value, 2018–2028

Figure 15: Asia-Pacific Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2018–2028

Figure 16: Asia-Pacific Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Share (%), By Product type, By Value, 2018–2028

Figure 17: Asia-Pacific Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Share (%), By Application, By Value, 2018–2028

Figure 18: Asia-Pacific Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Share (%), By Country, By Value, 2018–2028

Figure 19: Latin America Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2018–2028

Figure 20: Latin America Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Share (%), By Product type, By Value, 2018–2028

Figure 21: Latin America Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Share (%), By Application, By Value, 2018–2028

Figure 22: Latin America Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Share (%), By Country, By Value, 2018–2028

Figure 23: Middle East & Africa Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2018–2028

Figure 24: Middle East & Africa Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Share (%), By Product type, By Value, 2018–2028

Figure 25: Middle East & Africa Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Share (%), By Application, By Value, 2018–2028

Figure 26: Middle East & Africa Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Share (%), By Country, By Value, 2018–2028

Figure 27: Global Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Share Analysis, 2021

List of Tables

Table 1: Global Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size, By Product type, By Value (USD Million), 2018–2028

Table 2: Global Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018–2028

Table 3: Global Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size. By Country, By Value (USD Million), 2018–2028

Table 4: North America Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size, By Product type, By Value (USD Million), 2018–2028

Table 5: North America Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018–2028

Table 6: North America Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size (USD Million), By Country, By Value 2018–2028

Table 7: Europe Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size, By Product type, By Value (USD Million), By Value 2018–2028

Table 8: Europe Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Million), By Value 2018–2028

Table 9: 40 Europe Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size (USD Million), By Country, By Value 2018–2028

Table 10: Asia-Pacific Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size, By Product type, By Value (USD Million), By Value 2018–2028

Table 11: Asia-Pacific Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size (USD Million), By Product type, By Value 2018–2028

Table 12: Asia-Pacific Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size (USD Million), By Application, By Value 2018–2028

Table 13: Asia-Pacific Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size (USD Million), By Country, By Value 2018–2028

Table 14: Latin America Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size, By Product type, By Value (USD Million), By Value 2018–2028

Table 15: Latin America Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018–2028

Table 16: Latin America Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size (USD Million), By Country, By Value 2018–2028

Table 17: Middle East & Africa Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size, By Product type, By Value (USD Million), 2018–2028

Table 18: Middle East & Africa Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018–2028

Table 19: Middle East & Africa Specialty Breathable Membranes Market Size (USD Million), By Country, By Value 2018–2028

Table 20: List of Key Players and Their offerings

Table 21: Competitive Benchmarking, by Operating Parameters

Table 22 Kao Corporation Company Overview

Table 23        Kao Corporation Financial Overview

Table 24        Kimberly-Clark Corporation Company Overview

Table 25        Kimberly-Clark Corporation Financial Overview

Table 26        The Protector & Gamble Company Overview

Table 27        The Protector & Gamble Financial Overview

Table 28        Unicharm Corporation Company Overview

Table 29        Unicharm Corporation Financial Overview

Table 30        Hengan International Group Company Overview

Table 31        Hengan International Group Financial Overview

Table 32        Essity AB Company Overview

Table 33        Essity AB Financial Overview

Table 34        Bumkins AB Company Overview

Table 35        Bumkins AB Financial Overview