Global market revenue of metallocene polypropylene 2017-2027, by product
The largest contributor to the global metallocene polypropylene (mPP) in 2020 was the fiber and nonwoven segment, with revenue of 420 million U.S. dollars. This was a considerable increase compared with the previou year. Applications in the fiber and nonwoven segment include medical masks and other personal protective equipment, as well as cleaning wipes. Due to their importance in the medical industry, the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020 saw the demand for mPP fiber and nonwoven products to increase worldwide.