Global Paper Machine Clothing Market

Global 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 Region: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity

Global Paper Machine Clothing Market

Global 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 Region: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity


The Paper Machine Clothing (PMC) Market report highlights technological advancements, investment opportunities, and regulatory frameworks shaping the industry landscape through 2030.

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Global paper machine clothing (PMC) market will reach $3.42 billion by 2033, growing by 3.9% 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 82 tables and 82 figures, this 175-page report “Global 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 Region: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity” is based on comprehensive research of the entire global 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 global 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 global paper machine clothing (PMC) market in every aspect of the classification from perspectives of Product Type, Material, Application, and Region.

Based on Product Type, the global 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 global 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 global 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 regions together with the listed national/local markets are fully investigated:

• North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico)

• Europe (Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Rest of Europe; Rest of Europe is further segmented into Russia, Switzerland, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Norway, Denmark, and Finland)

• APAC (Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, India, and Rest of APAC; Rest of APAC is further segmented into Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, New Zealand, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Philippines)

• South America (Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Rest of South America)

• MEA (UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Rest of MEA)

For each region and country, detailed analysis and annual revenue ($ mn) are available for 2023-2033. The breakdown of all regional markets by country and the breakdown of each national market 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 8

1.1 Industry Definition and Research Scope 8

1.1.1 Industry Definition 8

1.1.2 Research Scope 9

1.2 Research Methodology 12

1.2.1 Overview of Market Research Methodology 12

1.2.2 Market Assumption 13

1.2.3 Secondary Data 13

1.2.4 Primary Data 13

1.2.5 Data Filtration and Model Design 14

1.2.6 Market Size/Share Estimation 15

1.2.7 Research Limitations 16

1.3 Executive Summary 17

2 Market Overview and Dynamics 19

2.1 Market Size and Forecast 19

2.1.1 Impact of COVID-19 on World Economy 20

2.1.2 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market 24

2.1.3 Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict 26

2.1.4 Impact of Israel-Palestine War 28

2.2 Major Growth Drivers 29

2.3 Market Restraints and Challenges 33

2.4 Emerging Opportunities and Market Trends 36

2.5 Porter’s Fiver Forces Analysis 40

3 Segmentation of Global Market by Product Type 44

3.1 Market Overview by Product Type 44

3.2 Forming Fabrics 46

3.3 Press Felts 47

3.4 Dryer Fabrics 48

4 Segmentation of Global Market by Material 49

4.1 Market Overview by Material 49

4.2 Nylon 51

4.3 Polyester 52

4.4 PVDF 53

4.5 Other Materials 54

5 Segmentation of Global Market by Application 55

5.1 Market Overview by Application 55

5.2 Wrapping & Packaging Paper 57

5.3 Printing & Writing Paper 58

5.4 Household & Sanitary Paper 59

5.5 Newsprint 60

5.6 Other Applications 61

6 Segmentation of Global Market by Region 62

6.1 Geographic Market Overview 2023-2033 62

6.2 North America Market 2023-2033 by Country 66

6.2.1 Overview of North America Market 66

6.2.2 U.S. 70

6.2.3 Canada 73

6.2.4 Mexico 75

6.3 European Market 2023-2033 by Country 77

6.3.1 Overview of European Market 77

6.3.2 Germany 81

6.3.3 U.K. 83

6.3.4 France 85

6.3.5 Spain 87

6.3.6 Italy 89

6.3.7 Netherlands 91

6.3.8 Rest of European Market 93

6.4 Asia-Pacific Market 2023-2033 by Country 95

6.4.1 Overview of Asia-Pacific Market 95

6.4.2 Japan 99

6.4.3 China 102

6.4.4 Australia 104

6.4.5 India 106

6.4.6 South Korea 108

6.4.7 Rest of APAC Region 110

6.5 South America Market 2023-2033 by Country 112

6.5.1 Argentina 115

6.5.2 Brazil 117

6.5.3 Chile 119

6.5.4 Rest of South America Market 121

6.6 MEA Market 2023-2033 by Country 122

6.6.1 UAE 125

6.6.2 Saudi Arabia 127

6.6.3 South Africa 129

6.6.4 Other National Markets 131

7 Competitive Landscape 132

7.1 Overview of Key Vendors 132

7.2 New Product Launch, Partnership, Investment, and M&A 135

7.3 Company Profiles 136

Albany International 136

ANDRITZ AG 138

AstenJohnson 139

Benost 140

Cristini S.p.A. 141

DuPont 142

Filcon Fabrics 143

Heimbach 144

ICHIKAWA 145

Jürgens Holding 146

Monosuisse 147

Nippon Filcon 148

Perlon Nextrusion Monofil 149

Sichuan Vanov 150

Valmet 151

Voith Paper Fabrics India 152

Xerium Technologies 153

RELATED REPORTS 154

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Research Methodology:
This research study involved the extensive usage of both primary and secondary data sources. The research process involved the study of various factors affecting the industry, including the government policy, market environment, competitive landscape, historical data, present trends in the market, technological innovation, upcoming technologies and the technical progress in related industry, and market risks, opportunities, market barriers and challenges. The following illustrative figure shows the market research methodology applied in this report.
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.

Market Size
  • Segmental value
  • Geographic Penetration
  • Product Adoption Rate for Different market
  • Journals, Websites, and Press Releases
  • Annual Reports and SEC Filings
  • Company Websites and Press Releases
  • Public and Paid Databases
  • Market Intellix Data Repository
Market Position of Top Company
  • Product Financials
  • Geographic value Mix
  • Total Company value
  • Business/Segmental value Mix
Qualitative Analysis
  • Influence Factors
  • Market Potential
  • Market Risks and Opportunities
  • Industry Trends
  • Geographical Features
  • Government Policies
  • Company Websites and Press Releases
  • Public and Paid Databases
  • Annual Reports
  • Industry Associations
  • Market Intellix Data Repository

Primary Sources

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.

Key Data Information from Primary Sources

Primary Sources Parameters Key Data
Market Segments(by Application, by Type)
  • Value by Type
  • Status and Forecast
  • Value by Application
  • Value by Regions, Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
  • Value Market Share by Type
  • Value Growth Rate by Type
  • Value by Application
  • Percentage and Growth Rate by Application
  • Value Growth Rate and Market Share by Regions
  • Market Size Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
Total Market
  • Overall Size, Status and Forecast
  • Market Size Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
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