European nonwoven production grows by over 7% to exceed 3 million tonnes in 2020 European nonwovens production EDANA statistics highlight the crucial role played by nonwovens during the pandemic. EDANA disclosed the results of its annual survey of European nonwovens production. Providing a comprehensive overview of the sector, the latest statistics demonstrate the industry’s drive and durability during a period of unprecedented change to demand drivers and supply chains. According to figures collected and compiled by the EDANA secretariat, production of nonwovens in Greater Europe grew by 7.2% in 2020 to reach 3,075,615 tonnes (and 85.9 billion square metres) with a total estimated turnover of €9,555 million. The total output of the 27 European Union countries is now over 2.15 million tonnes. 1,000 Tonnes Billions sqm 3.250 90 2.750 70 2.250 50 1.750 30 3.000 80 2.500 60 2.000 40 1.500 20 10 13 11 14 12 15 16 17 18 19 20