近年来，世界无纺布需求的增长率始终高于全球经济的增长。全球无纺布生产主要集中在美国，占世界总量的41%，西欧占30%，日本占8%，中国为3.5%，其他地区为17.5%。
In recent years, the growth rate of world demand for non-woven fabrics has always been higher than that of the global economy. Global non-woven production is mainly concentrated in the United States, accounting for 41% of the world total, 30% in Western Europe, 8% in Japan, 3.5% in China and 17.5% in other regions.
无纺布的终端应用中，卫生吸收剂(特别是尿布)产品增长最快，医用纺织品、汽车用纺织品、鞋类和人造革市场等同样呈现快速发展的新气象。
In the end-use of non-woven fabrics, hygienic absorbents (especially diapers) are growing fastest. Medical textiles, automotive textiles, footwear and man-made leather markets are also developing rapidly.