Global Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market Size & Outlook

The waterproof breathable textiles industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,859.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5.8% is expected of the worldwide waterproof breathable textiles industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1,930.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,859.3
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
5.8%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global waterproof breathable textiles market highlights

  • The global waterproof breathable textiles market generated a revenue of USD 1,930.9 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 2,859.3 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 5.8% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, polyurethane accounted for a revenue of USD 756.5 million in 2023.
  • EPTFE is the most lucrative raw material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 1,930.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,859.3 million
Growth rate5.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPolyurethane
Fastest growing segmentEPTFE
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationEPTFE, Polyurethane, Polyester

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 19.5% of the global waterproof breathable textiles market in 2023.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, South Africa is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 31.0 million by 2030.

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Polyurethane was the largest segment with a revenue share of 39.18% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global waterproof breathable textiles market based on eptfe, polyurethane, polyester covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Waterproof Breathable Textiles Raw Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • ePTFE
    • Polyurethane
    • Polyester
    • Others
  • Global Waterproof Breathable Textiles Fabric Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Densely Woven
    • Membranes
    • Coated
  • Global Waterproof Breathable Textiles Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • General clothing & accessories
    • Sports goods
    • Protective clothing
    • Others

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