
Europe Paper Machine Clothing (PMC) Market 2023-2033 by Product Type (Forming Fabrics, Press Felts, Dryer Fabrics), Material (Nylon, Polyester, PVDF, Others), Application (Wrapping & Packaging Paper, Printing & Writing Paper, Household & Sanitary Paper, Newsprint, Others), and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity

Europe Paper Machine Clothing (PMC) Market 2023-2033 by Product Type (Forming Fabrics, Press Felts, Dryer Fabrics), Material (Nylon, Polyester, PVDF, Others), Application (Wrapping & Packaging Paper, Printing & Writing Paper, Household & Sanitary Paper, Newsprint, Others), and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity
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Europe paper machine clothing (PMC) market was valued at $ 631.1 million in 2023 and will grow by 3.6% annually over 2023-2033. The growth is driven by the increasing demand for paper and paper-based products across various industries, technological advancements in the papermaking process, the introduction of innovative materials for PMC, and the shift towards sustainability.
Highlighted with 32 tables and 32 figures, this 100-page report “Europe Paper Machine Clothing (PMC) Market 2023-2033 by Product Type (Forming Fabrics, Press Felts, Dryer Fabrics), Material (Nylon, Polyester, PVDF, Others), Application (Wrapping & Packaging Paper, Printing & Writing Paper, Household & Sanitary Paper, Newsprint, Others), and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity” is based on comprehensive research of the entire Europe paper machine clothing (PMC) market and all its sub-segments through extensively detailed classifications. Profound analysis and assessment are generated from premium primary and secondary information sources with inputs derived from industry professionals across the value chain. The report is based on studies on 2021-2023 and provides forecast from 2024 till 2033 with 2023 as the base year. (Please note: The report will be updated before delivery so that the latest historical year is the base year, and the forecast covers at least 5 years over the base year.)
In-depth qualitative analyses include identification and investigation of the following aspects:
• Market Structure
• Growth Drivers
• Restraints and Challenges
• Emerging Product Trends & Market Opportunities
• Porter’s Fiver Forces
The trend and outlook of Europe market is forecast in optimistic, balanced, and conservative view by taking into account of COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine conflict. The balanced (most likely) projection is used to quantify Europe paper machine clothing (PMC) market in every aspect of the classification from perspectives of Product Type, Material, Application, and Country.
Based on Product Type, the Europe market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2023-2033 included in each section.
• Forming Fabrics
• Press Felts
• Dryer Fabrics
Based on Material, the Europe market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2023-2033 included in each section.
• Nylon
• Polyester
• PVDF
• Other Materials
By Application, the Europe market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2023-2033 included in each section.
• Wrapping & Packaging Paper
• Printing & Writing Paper
• Household & Sanitary Paper
• Newsprint
• Other Applications
Geographically, the following national/local markets are fully investigated:
• Germany
• UK
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Netherlands
• Rest of Europe (further segmented into Russia, Switzerland, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Norway, Denmark, and Finland)
For each key country, detailed analysis and data for annual revenue ($ mn) are available for 2023-2033. The breakdown of national markets by Product Type, Material, and Application over the forecast years are also included.
The report also covers the current competitive scenario and the predicted trend; and profiles key vendors including market leaders and important emerging players.
Selected Key Players:
Albany International
ANDRITZ AG
AstenJohnson
Benost
Cristini S.p.A.
DuPont
Filcon Fabrics
Heimbach
ICHIKAWA
Jürgens Holding
Monosuisse
Nippon Filcon
Perlon Nextrusion Monofil
Sichuan Vanov
Valmet
Voith Paper Fabrics India
Xerium Technologies
(Please note: The report will be updated before delivery so that the latest historical year is the base year, and the forecast covers at least 5 years over the base year.)
1 Introduction 7
1.1 Industry Definition and Research Scope 7
1.1.1 Industry Definition 7
1.1.2 Research Scope 8
1.2 Research Methodology 11
1.2.1 Overview of Market Research Methodology 11
1.2.2 Market Assumption 12
1.2.3 Secondary Data 12
1.2.4 Primary Data 12
1.2.5 Data Filtration and Model Design 13
1.2.6 Market Size/Share Estimation 14
1.2.7 Research Limitations 15
1.3 Executive Summary 16
2 Market Overview and Dynamics 18
2.1 Market Size and Forecast 18
2.1.1 Impact of COVID-19 on World Economy 19
2.1.2 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market 23
2.1.3 Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict 25
2.1.4 Impact of Israel-Palestine War 27
2.2 Major Growth Drivers 28
2.3 Market Restraints and Challenges 32
2.4 Emerging Opportunities and Market Trends 35
2.5 Porter’s Fiver Forces Analysis 39
3 Segmentation of Europe Market by Product Type 43
3.1 Market Overview by Product Type 43
3.2 Forming Fabrics 45
3.3 Press Felts 46
3.4 Dryer Fabrics 47
4 Segmentation of Europe Market by Material 48
4.1 Market Overview by Material 48
4.2 Nylon 50
4.3 Polyester 51
4.4 PVDF 52
4.5 Other Materials 53
5 Segmentation of Europe Market by Application 54
5.1 Market Overview by Application 54
5.2 Wrapping & Packaging Paper 56
5.3 Printing & Writing Paper 57
5.4 Household & Sanitary Paper 58
5.5 Newsprint 59
5.6 Other Applications 60
6 European Market 2023-2033 by Country 61
6.1 Overview of European Market 61
6.2 Germany 64
6.3 U.K. 66
6.4 France 68
6.5 Spain 70
6.6 Italy 72
6.7 Netherlands 74
6.8 Rest of European Market 76
7 Competitive Landscape 78
7.1 Overview of Key Vendors 78
7.2 New Product Launch, Partnership, Investment, and M&A 81
7.3 Company Profiles 82
Albany International 82
ANDRITZ AG 84
AstenJohnson 85
Benost 86
Cristini S.p.A. 87
DuPont 88
Filcon Fabrics 89
Heimbach 90
ICHIKAWA 91
Jürgens Holding 92
Monosuisse 93
Nippon Filcon 94
Perlon Nextrusion Monofil 95
Sichuan Vanov 96
Valmet 97
Voith Paper Fabrics India 98
Xerium Technologies 99
RELATED REPORTS 100
Tables & Figures:
List of Tables:
Table 1. Snapshot of Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market in Balanced Perspective, 2023-2033 17
Table 2. World Economic Outlook, 2024-2036 20
Table 3. World Economic Outlook, 2022-2024 22
Table 4. Scenarios for Economic Impact of Ukraine Crisis 26
Table 5. Scenarios for Economic Impact of Israel-Palestine War 27
Table 6. Main Product Trends and Market Opportunities in Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market 35
Table 7. Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market by Product Type, 2023-2033, $ mn 43
Table 8. Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market by Material, 2023-2033, $ mn 48
Table 9. Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market by Application, 2023-2033, $ mn 54
Table 10. Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market by Country, 2023-2033, $ mn 63
Table 11. Germany Paper Machine Clothing Market by Product Type, 2023-2033, $ mn 65
Table 12. Germany Paper Machine Clothing Market by Material, 2023-2033, $ mn 65
Table 13. Germany Paper Machine Clothing Market by Application, 2023-2033, $ mn 65
Table 14. U.K. Paper Machine Clothing Market by Product Type, 2023-2033, $ mn 67
Table 15. U.K. Paper Machine Clothing Market by Material, 2023-2033, $ mn 67
Table 16. U.K. Paper Machine Clothing Market by Application, 2023-2033, $ mn 67
Table 17. France Paper Machine Clothing Market by Product Type, 2023-2033, $ mn 69
Table 18. France Paper Machine Clothing Market by Material, 2023-2033, $ mn 69
Table 19. France Paper Machine Clothing Market by Application, 2023-2033, $ mn 69
Table 20. Spain Paper Machine Clothing Market by Product Type, 2023-2033, $ mn 71
Table 21. Spain Paper Machine Clothing Market by Material, 2023-2033, $ mn 71
Table 22. Spain Paper Machine Clothing Market by Application, 2023-2033, $ mn 71
Table 23. Italy Paper Machine Clothing Market by Product Type, 2023-2033, $ mn 73
Table 24. Italy Paper Machine Clothing Market by Material, 2023-2033, $ mn 73
Table 25. Italy Paper Machine Clothing Market by Application, 2023-2033, $ mn 73
Table 26. Netherlands Paper Machine Clothing Market by Product Type, 2023-2033, $ mn 75
Table 27. Netherlands Paper Machine Clothing Market by Material, 2023-2033, $ mn 75
Table 28. Netherlands Paper Machine Clothing Market by Application, 2023-2033, $ mn 75
Table 29. Paper Machine Clothing Market in Rest of Europe by Country, 2023-2033, $ mn 77
Table 30. Albany International: Company Snapshot 82
Table 31. Albany International: Business Segmentation 83
Table 32. Albany International: Product Portfolio 83
List of Figures:
Figure 1. Research Method Flow Chart 11
Figure 2. Bottom-up Approach and Top-down Approach for Market Estimation 14
Figure 3. Europe Market Forecast in Optimistic, Conservative and Balanced Perspectives, 2023-2033 16
Figure 4. Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market, 2023-2033, $ mn 18
Figure 5. Impact of COVID-19 on Business 23
Figure 6. Primary Drivers and Impact Factors of Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market 28
Figure 7. Worldwide Commercial Printing Market, 2021-2031, $ mn 31
Figure 8. Primary Restraints and Impact Factors of Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market 32
Figure 9. Investment Opportunity Analysis 36
Figure 10. Porter’s Fiver Forces Analysis of Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market 39
Figure 11. Breakdown of Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market by Product Type, 2023-2033, % of Revenue 44
Figure 12. Europe Addressable Market Cap in 2024-2033 by Product Type, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 44
Figure 13. Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market by Product Type: Forming Fabrics, 2023-2033, $ mn 45
Figure 14. Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market by Product Type: Press Felts, 2023-2033, $ mn 46
Figure 15. Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market by Product Type: Dryer Fabrics, 2023-2033, $ mn 47
Figure 16. Breakdown of Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market by Material, 2023-2033, % of Sales Revenue 49
Figure 17. Europe Addressable Market Cap in 2024-2033 by Material, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 49
Figure 18. Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market by Material: Nylon, 2023-2033, $ mn 50
Figure 19. Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market by Material: Polyester, 2023-2033, $ mn 51
Figure 20. Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market by Material: PVDF, 2023-2033, $ mn 52
Figure 21. Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market by Material: Other Materials, 2023-2033, $ mn 53
Figure 22. Breakdown of Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market by Application, 2023-2033, % of Sales Revenue 55
Figure 23. Europe Addressable Market Cap in 2024-2033 by Application, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 55
Figure 24. Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market by Application: Wrapping & Packaging Paper, 2023-2033, $ mn 56
Figure 25. Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market by Application: Printing & Writing Paper, 2023-2033, $ mn 57
Figure 26. Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market by Application: Household & Sanitary Paper, 2023-2033, $ mn 58
Figure 27. Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market by Application: Newsprint, 2023-2033, $ mn 59
Figure 28. Europe Paper Machine Clothing Market by Application: Other Applications, 2023-2033, $ mn 60
Figure 29. Breakdown of European Paper Machine Clothing Market by Country, 2023 and 2033, % of Revenue 62
Figure 30. Contribution to Europe 2024-2033 Cumulative Market by Country, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 63
Figure 31. Paper Machine Clothing Market in Germany, 2023-2033, $ mn 64
Figure 32. Paper Machine Clothing Market in U.K., 2023-2033, $ mn 66
Figure 33. Paper Machine Clothing Market in France, 2023-2033, $ mn 68
Figure 34. Paper Machine Clothing Market in Spain, 2023-2033, $ mn 70
Figure 35. Paper Machine Clothing Market in Italy, 2023-2033, $ mn 72
Figure 36. Paper Machine Clothing Market in Netherlands, 2023-2033, $ mn 74
Figure 37. Paper Machine Clothing Market in Rest of Europe, 2023-2033, $ mn 76
Figure 38. Growth Stage of Europe Paper Machine Clothing Industry over the Forecast Period
Research Methodology:
Europe Paper Machine Clothing (PMC) Market Size Estimation
To estimate market size and trends, we use a combination of top-down and bottom-up methods. This allows us to evaluate the market from various perspectives—by company, region, product type, and end users.
Our estimates are based on actual sales data, excluding any discounts. Segment breakdowns and market shares are calculated using weighted averages based on usage rates and average prices. Regional insights are determined by how widely a product or service is adopted in each area.
Key companies are identified through secondary sources like industry reports and company filings. We then verify revenue estimates and other key data points through primary research, including interviews with industry experts, company executives, and decision-makers.
We take into account all relevant factors that could influence the market and validate our findings with real-world input. Our final insights combine both qualitative and quantitative data to provide a well-rounded view. Please note, these estimates do not account for unexpected changes such as inflation, economic downturns, or policy shifts.
Data Source
Secondary Sources
This study draws on a wide range of secondary sources, including press releases, annual reports, non-profit organizations, industry associations, government agencies, and customs data. We also referred to reputable databases and directories such as Bloomberg, Wind Info, Hoovers, Factiva, Trading Economics, Statista, and others. Additional references include investor presentations, company filings (e.g., SEC), economic data, and documents from regulatory and industry bodies.
These sources were used to gather technical and market-focused insights, identify key players, analyze market segmentation and classification, and track major trends and developments across industries.
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As part of our primary research, we interviewed a variety of stakeholders from both the supply and demand sides to gather valuable qualitative and quantitative insights.
On the supply side, we spoke with product manufacturers, competitors, industry experts, research institutions, distributors, traders, and raw material suppliers. On the demand side, we engaged with business leaders, marketing and sales heads, technology and innovation directors, supply chain executives, and end users across key organizations.
These conversations helped us better understand market segmentation, pricing, applications, leading players, supply chains, demand trends, industry outlook, and key market dynamics—including risks, opportunities, barriers, and strategic developments.
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