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Paper Machine Clothing Market Analysis | 2024-2030
Paper Machine Clothing Market Size, Share, Trend, Forecast, Competitive Analysis, and Growth Opportunity: 2024-2030
The paper machine clothing market was estimated at USD 1.6 billion in 2023 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 2.3% during 2024-2030 to reach USD 2.0 billion in 2030.
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Paper Machine Clothing (PMC) are specialized fabrics and belts that are employed in the production process of paper and are important in the components that form, press, and dry of a paper machine. These fabrics are particularly designed to be applied to paper machine designs and form a vital component of effective papermaking, quality control, and the performance of the paper machine. In the context of the rise in e-commerce all over the world, wrapping and packing paper is experiencing a high demand. Paper machine garments to this market segment should be geared towards producing high speed with still being strong and flexible in the end products. Sustainability in paper production is gaining more attention and as such, there is a greater need of energy efficient PMCs that can minimise the total amount of energy used in the process of producing paper. Preferable materials that have extended life of operation and reduced maintenance are used.
Acquisitions in the Paper Machine Clothing (PMC) market are aimed at consolidating the market position of the companies, extend the product range, and have access to new technologies. This approach also offers the possibility to tap into a wider range of customers and improve relationships with major market participants.
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Segmentations |
List of Sub-Segments |
Segments with High-Growth Opportunity |
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Application-Type Analysis |
Tissue Paper, Newsprint Paper, Printing & Writing Paper, and Packing Paper |
Wrapping & Packing Paper is poised to lead the Paper Machine Clothing market through 2030. |
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Product-Type Analysis |
Forming Fabrics, Dryer Fabrics, Press Felts, and Other Products |
Forming fabrics hold the largest share of the market throughout the study period. |
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Material-Type Analysis |
Polyamide, Polyester, and Other Materials |
Polyester is the most preferred material in the market and is expected to grow at the fastest rate by 2030. |
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Regional Analysis |
North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World |
Asia-Pacific is expected to maintain its reign over the forecast period. |
“Packing Paper is poised to lead the Paper Machine Clothing market through 2030.”
The increasing demand brought about by e-commerce has led to an increase in the consumption of the packing paper to its longevity, flexibility and recyclability. Packing paper is gaining popularity in shipping bags, envelopes, and other protective package, it has excellent tears and puncture resistance. Today the manufacturers are integrating policies to raise the weight-to-tensile strength ratio of the packing paper in order to address the rising demand of the environmentally friendly and lightweight packaging materials.
In order to satisfy the rising need of environmentally friendly and water resistant packaging, there is a rising interest on the creation of barrier coated packing paper. These finishes are used in lieu of plastic or wax coating, and provide greater resistance to moisture, grease, and oxygen than the older finishes and can be recycled. The use of packing paper in a greater variety of packaging operations, including food and beverage containers, is made possible by technological advances in the development of water-based and biodegradable waterproof coatings, as a part of sustainable packaging trends.
“Forming fabrics command the highest market by value, while press felts maintain the lead by volume throughout the study period.”
Forming fabrics provides uniform distribution of pulp and prevents water at the first stage of paper making. They have a direct effect on the quality of paper sheets, retention of fibers and overall effectiveness of the machine, hence they are necessary in the manufacture of good quality paper products. These fabrics are also essential throughout the packaging and printing sectors as they are required to meet the demands of increased quality standards demanded in the industry leading to greater efficiency in the paper machine and the creation of the highest quality paper products that deliver on the changing needs of the market.
Press felts are registered in larger volumes, as they wear out more often and are changed more often than PMC other types. Under a significant level of mechanical stress, moisture squeeze, and rough contaminants of the press section, felts are prone to rapid degradation and require replacement to maintain drying effectiveness and sheet quality. Also, multiple press nips on machines and large felt widths tend to multiply the total area of felt on a machine; combined with grade requirements as well as frequent replacement of the felt during maintenance, this pushes off cumulatively greater square meter of felt per press required.
The development in multi-layered forming fabrics in the fields of fabric construction has contributed in enhancing the strength, permeability, and stability of the fabrics against shrinkages. They allow the manufacturers to increase the velocities of the machines, reduce the amount of water that is retained, and ensure that the overall efficiency of the mechanism is higher. Multi-layered fabrics have been identified to be special in offering the best outcomes in sheet forming as well as water draining, hence making them vital in high speed paper machines hence, their high requirements in the market.
“Polyester holds the largest share of the market and is expected to grow at the fastest rate by 2030.”
Polyester is highly used in PMC particularly in the manufacture of forming and dryer fabrics, owing to its superior mechanical strength, thermal resistance and high temperature dimensional stability. The characteristics of polyester are what render it the most suitable choice when dealing with paper production and its high-speed machine requirements coupled with high temperatures; fabrics should be wear resistance, shape durable and should have a high life span working. The materials used in polyester garments are used to reduce the time and cost of maintenance and consumption of machines and this is what makes them popular.
“Asia-Pacific is expected to maintain its reign over the forecast period.”
China, India, and South East Asian countries are undergoing massive development in pulp and paper sector due to growing packaging, printing and sanitary paper paper needs. The main drivers of this growth are the increased e-commerce system, urbanization and industrialization as they provide eminent demand to paper based packaging and household paper products. Rapid growth of paper production plants in these areas is also creating high demand on paper products such as forming fabrics and dryer fabrics by PMC.
Many top companies in the Paper Machine Clothing (PMC) market are now focusing on making that difference, covering the demand for high-performance polymers, fabrics, and solutions. Strategic alliances and joint ventures remain important as to attain their goals firms are now forming alliances to improve technology, sourcing, and experience. Thus, the two companies are stronger and more competitive players within the industry and will be able to meet the new needs of the global paper production industry.
The following are the key players in the paper machine clothing market (Based on Dominance)
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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The paper machine clothing market is segmented into the following categories.
By Application Type
By Product Type
By Material Type
By Region
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The market is poised for steady growth and is expected to reach USD 2.0 billion by 2030.
Paper machine clothing is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 2.3% by 2030, driven by the expansion of paper production, especially in packaging and sustainable materials.
Forming fabrics are expected to dominate the market by value, offering significant growth opportunities, driven by advancements in high-performance materials and increasing demand for premium paper quality.
Asia-Pacific holds the largest market share, fuelled by rapid growth in paper production and strong demand for packaging and writing paper in China and India.
Asia-Pacific is also expected to witness the highest growth, supported by continued industrialization, rising e-commerce activities, and increasing investments in the paper manufacturing sector.
Leading players in the paper machine clothing market include Albany International Corp., Valmet, Andritz AG, Voith, and Cristini S.p.A., which are known for their technological advancements and global presence.
Polyester holds the largest share of the market in terms of material type, due to its superior durability, cost-effectiveness, and versatility across forming and drying fabrics.
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