North America 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
North America 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
Analysis of the North America Paper Machine Clothing (PMC) Market reveals emerging trends, consumer adoption rates, and competitive strategies among leading manufacturers worldwide.
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North America paper machine clothing (PMC) market is projected to grow by 3.2% annually in the forecast period and reach $1.22 billion by 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 22 tables and 34 figures, this 92-page report “North America 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 North America 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 North America 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 North America 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 North America 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 North America 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 North America 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:
• U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico
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 6
1.1 Industry Definition and Research Scope 6
1.1.1 Industry Definition 6
1.1.2 Research Scope 7
1.2 Research Methodology 10
1.2.1 Overview of Market Research Methodology 10
1.2.2 Market Assumption 11
1.2.3 Secondary Data 11
1.2.4 Primary Data 11
1.2.5 Data Filtration and Model Design 12
1.2.6 Market Size/Share Estimation 13
1.2.7 Research Limitations 14
1.3 Executive Summary 15
2 Market Overview and Dynamics 17
2.1 Market Size and Forecast 17
2.1.1 Impact of COVID-19 on World Economy 18
2.1.2 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market 22
2.1.3 Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict 24
2.1.4 Impact of Israel-Palestine War 26
2.2 Major Growth Drivers 27
2.3 Market Restraints and Challenges 31
2.4 Emerging Opportunities and Market Trends 34
2.5 Porter’s Fiver Forces Analysis 38
3 Segmentation of North America Market by Product Type 42
3.1 Market Overview by Product Type 42
3.2 Forming Fabrics 44
3.3 Press Felts 45
3.4 Dryer Fabrics 46
4 Segmentation of North America Market by Material 47
4.1 Market Overview by Material 47
4.2 Nylon 49
4.3 Polyester 50
4.4 PVDF 51
4.5 Other Materials 52
5 Segmentation of North America Market by Application 53
5.1 Market Overview by Application 53
5.2 Wrapping & Packaging Paper 55
5.3 Printing & Writing Paper 56
5.4 Household & Sanitary Paper 57
5.5 Newsprint 58
5.6 Other Applications 59
6 North America Market 2023-2033 by Country 60
6.1 Overview of North America Market 60
6.2 U.S. 63
6.3 Canada 66
6.4 Mexico 68
7 Competitive Landscape 70
7.1 Overview of Key Vendors 70
7.2 New Product Launch, Partnership, Investment, and M&A 73
7.3 Company Profiles 74
Albany International 74
ANDRITZ AG 76
AstenJohnson 77
Benost 78
Cristini S.p.A. 79
DuPont 80
Filcon Fabrics 81
Heimbach 82
ICHIKAWA 83
Jürgens Holding 84
Monosuisse 85
Nippon Filcon 86
Perlon Nextrusion Monofil 87
Sichuan Vanov 88
Valmet 89
Voith Paper Fabrics India 90
Xerium Technologies 91
RELATED REPORTS 92
Tables & Figures:
List of Tables:
Table 1. Snapshot of North America Paper Machine Clothing Market in Balanced Perspective, 2023-2033 16
Table 2. World Economic Outlook, 2024-2036 19
Table 3. World Economic Outlook, 2022-2024 21
Table 4. Scenarios for Economic Impact of Ukraine Crisis 25
Table 5. Scenarios for Economic Impact of Israel-Palestine War 26
Table 6. Main Product Trends and Market Opportunities in North America Paper Machine Clothing Market 34
Table 7. North America Paper Machine Clothing Market by Product Type, 2023-2033, $ mn 42
Table 8. North America Paper Machine Clothing Market by Material, 2023-2033, $ mn 47
Table 9. North America Paper Machine Clothing Market by Application, 2023-2033, $ mn 53
Table 10. North America Paper Machine Clothing Market by Country, 2023-2033, $ mn 61
Table 11. U.S. Paper Machine Clothing Market by Product Type, 2023-2033, $ mn 65
Table 12. U.S. Paper Machine Clothing Market by Material, 2023-2033, $ mn 65
Table 13. U.S. Paper Machine Clothing Market by Application, 2023-2033, $ mn 65
Table 14. Canada Paper Machine Clothing Market by Product Type, 2023-2033, $ mn 67
Table 15. Canada Paper Machine Clothing Market by Material, 2023-2033, $ mn 67
Table 16. Canada Paper Machine Clothing Market by Application, 2023-2033, $ mn 67
Table 17. Mexico Paper Machine Clothing Market by Product Type, 2023-2033, $ mn 69
Table 18. Mexico Paper Machine Clothing Market by Material, 2023-2033, $ mn 69
Table 19. Mexico Paper Machine Clothing Market by Application, 2023-2033, $ mn 69
Table 20. Albany International: Company Snapshot 74
Table 21. Albany International: Business Segmentation 75
Table 22. Albany International: Product Portfolio 75
List of Figures:
Figure 1. Research Method Flow Chart 10
Figure 2. Bottom-up Approach and Top-down Approach for Market Estimation 13
Figure 3. North America Market Forecast in Optimistic, Conservative and Balanced Perspectives, 2023-2033 15
Figure 4. North America Paper Machine Clothing Market, 2023-2033, $ mn 17
Figure 5. Impact of COVID-19 on Business 22
Figure 6. Primary Drivers and Impact Factors of North America Paper Machine Clothing Market 27
Figure 7. Worldwide Commercial Printing Market, 2021-2031, $ mn 30
Figure 8. Primary Restraints and Impact Factors of North America Paper Machine Clothing Market 31
Figure 9. Investment Opportunity Analysis 35
Figure 10. Porter’s Fiver Forces Analysis of North America Paper Machine Clothing Market 38
Figure 11. Breakdown of North America Paper Machine Clothing Market by Product Type, 2023-2033, % of Revenue 43
Figure 12. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2024-2033 by Product Type, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 43
Figure 13. North America Paper Machine Clothing Market by Product Type: Forming Fabrics, 2023-2033, $ mn 44
Figure 14. North America Paper Machine Clothing Market by Product Type: Press Felts, 2023-2033, $ mn 45
Figure 15. North America Paper Machine Clothing Market by Product Type: Dryer Fabrics, 2023-2033, $ mn 46
Figure 16. Breakdown of North America Paper Machine Clothing Market by Material, 2023-2033, % of Sales Revenue 48
Figure 17. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2024-2033 by Material, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 48
Figure 18. North America Paper Machine Clothing Market by Material: Nylon, 2023-2033, $ mn 49
Figure 19. North America Paper Machine Clothing Market by Material: Polyester, 2023-2033, $ mn 50
Figure 20. North America Paper Machine Clothing Market by Material: PVDF, 2023-2033, $ mn 51
Figure 21. North America Paper Machine Clothing Market by Material: Other Materials, 2023-2033, $ mn 52
Figure 22. Breakdown of North America Paper Machine Clothing Market by Application, 2023-2033, % of Sales Revenue 54
Figure 23. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2024-2033 by Application, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 54
Figure 24. North America Paper Machine Clothing Market by Application: Wrapping & Packaging Paper, 2023-2033, $ mn 55
Figure 25. North America Paper Machine Clothing Market by Application: Printing & Writing Paper, 2023-2033, $ mn 56
Figure 26. North America Paper Machine Clothing Market by Application: Household & Sanitary Paper, 2023-2033, $ mn 57
Figure 27. North America Paper Machine Clothing Market by Application: Newsprint, 2023-2033, $ mn 58
Figure 28. North America Paper Machine Clothing Market by Application: Other Applications, 2023-2033, $ mn 59
Figure 29. Breakdown of North America Paper Machine Clothing Market by Country, 2023 and 2033, % of Revenue 61
Figure 30. Contribution to North America 2024-2033 Cumulative Market by Country, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 62
Figure 31. U.S. Paper Machine Clothing Market, 2023-2033, $ mn 64
Figure 32. Canada Paper Machine Clothing Market, 2023-2033, $ mn 66
Figure 33. Paper Machine Clothing Market in Mexico, 2023-2033, $ mn 68
Figure 34. Growth Stage of North America Paper Machine Clothing Industry over the Forecast Period 70
Research Methodology:
North America 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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