HDIN Research release global paper machine clothing market report

Paper machine clothing (also called forming fabrics, dryer fabrics) is a kind of fabric which is used in paper machines for sheet formation, drying and transport of the paper web.

 

Figure Paper Machine Clothing Application

 

Source: Albany

 

This report covers 20 producers around the world (companies distribution: 10 in China, 3 in Germany, 2 in US, 2 in Japan, 1 in Finland, 1 in Italy and 1 in India).

 

The global paper industry increases steadily at 0.8% CAGR reported by FAO. The demand for paper machine clothing also increases steadily along with paper demand. However, the global market size of paper machine clothing has declined at -2.2% CAGR from 2013 to 2018 due to raw materials’ price drop.

Figure Global Paper Market Growth Rate

Source: FAO

 

 

Figure Global Paper Machine Clothing Market Size and Growth Rate

 

  

Source: HDIN Research

 

    Global leading manufacturers are Albany, AstenJohnson, Andritz, Voith, Heimbach and Valmet. The market share of top 6 producers exceed 75% in 2018.

 

Figure Global Top 10 Paper Machine Clothing Competitors Market Share

 

Source: HDIN Research

 

This report also include global and regional paper machine clothing consumption, market size price, raw materials and cost analysis, demand by application including wrapping & packaging paper, printing & writing paper, household & sanitary paper and newsprint.