Non-woven fabric demand in China edged higher as May trading reflected a firmer market tone driven by stronger domestic procurement and tighter spot availability. The uptrend began in April and advanced through May, with improving demand for non-woven fabric from hygiene, packaging and industrial end-users supporting firmer offers ahead of restocking later in the year. Moderate port congestion and seasonal softness in finished textiles tempered gains. Overall sentiment shifted from neutral to mildly bullish as suppliers prioritized shipment volumes and maintained pricing discipline. Sector dynamics of non-woven fabric underpinned the uplift: the hygiene segment, spanning spun-bond and melt-blown for hygiene products, remained the core driver, sustaining orders and helping suppliers push offers higher; packaging and industrial nonwoven applications provided steady consumption, while textile and apparel orders stayed weak. The near-term outlook for non-woven fabric remains cautious, with downside risk in May/June from export softness and high inventories, followed by stabilization and restocking into autumn. Logistics and feedstock trends point to a late-year recovery.
