Pulp and Paper Machinery Market Report 2025

This Pulp and Paper Machinery report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The pulp and paper machinery market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $620.64 billion in 2024 to $653.36 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing global demand for paper and paper products, growth in packaging and packaging materials industry, expansion of printing and publishing activities, need for energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly processes, focus on recycling and sustainable paper production, investment in modernization and upgradation of paper mills.

The pulp and paper machinery market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $832.07 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of digital printing technologies in packaging, expansion of specialty and functional paper markets, research and development in green and bio-based paper production, need for high-performance and lightweight packaging materials, emphasis on water and effluent treatment in paper mills, growing demand for paper packaging in e-commerce and retail. Major trends in the forecast period include digitization and industry 4 integration, advanced recycling and waste reduction, high-speed paper machines, fiber modification and enhancements, integration of ai in quality control.

The expanding printing industry is anticipated to drive the growth of the pulp and paper machinery market in the future. The printing sector encompasses businesses that print text and images on various materials, including paper, metal, glass, and clothing. Paper serves as the medium for printing books, currency, notices, and more. Pulp and paper machinery is designed to efficiently and extensively produce paper for printing applications, as well as to create a continuous paper web by filtering fibers from paper stock. For example, data published by the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) in March 2024 indicates that the global value of inkjet printing for publications, graphics, packaging, and labels is expected to reach $91.3 billion in 2024, up from $69 billion in 2019. Therefore, the growth of the printing industry is a key driver for the pulp and paper machinery sector.

The growth of the pulp and paper machinery market is also influenced by the increasing global awareness of the harmful effects of plastic packaging. With consumers and companies becoming more conscious of environmental impacts, there is a shift towards environmentally friendly packaging. Pulp and paper machinery is instrumental in the mass production of paper, including packaging materials. Major FMCG brands are setting targets for 100% compostable, reusable, and recyclable packaging by 2025, driving the demand for sustainable packaging solutions. The rise in awareness regarding the environmental impact of plastic packaging is expected to contribute to the growth of the pulp and paper machinery market.

Technological innovation is a prominent trend in the pulp and paper machinery market, with companies focusing on integrating technologies to enhance production speed and obtain real-time data. ABB, a Switzerland-based technology company, introduced the High-Performance Infrared-Reflection (HPIR-R) moisture sensor in February 2022. This sensor provides fast and precise moisture monitoring, with up to 5,000 readings per second, aiding mills in improving throughput and reducing operational costs. Technological advancements like the HPIR-R moisture sensor offer benefits such as enhanced quality, reduced downtime, cost savings, and increased yields, catering to the needs of papermakers.

Strategic partnerships are playing a crucial role in the pulp and paper machinery market, allowing for collaborative solutions. For example, In 2022, Mitsubishi HiTec Paper and SN Maschinenbau partnered to enable recyclable, water-coated barrier papers to be processed on pouch packaging machines without the need for retrofitting. This strategic partnership addresses the demand for sustainable packaging solutions in the industry.

In August 2024, Valmet Oyj, a technology company based in Finland, acquired Demuth Máquinas Industriais Ltda for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition supports Valmet's strategy to offer competitive technologies, services, and automation solutions for the pulp, paper, and energy sectors, while substantially improving its wood handling technology and service capabilities in South America. Demuth Máquinas Industriais Ltda is an industrial machinery manufacturing company located in Brazil, specializing in wood handling technology and services for the pulp and paper industry.

Major companies operating in the pulp and paper machinery market include Bosch Rexroth AG, Andritz AG, Samarth Paper Machinery Private Limited, Kugler-Womako GmbH & Co. KG, Metso Outotec Corporation, Voith Paper Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Valmet Corporation., Somas Instrument AB, Hardayal Engineering Works Pvt Ltd, Zhengzhou Leizhan Technology Paper Machinery Co LTD, Cutes Corporation, Stora Enso Oyj, Toscotec SPA, Parason Machinery Private Limited., JMC Paper Tech Pvt. Ltd., Bellmer GmbH, Kadant Inc., Valmet Corporation, Paperchine Inc., Runtech Systems Oy, ABK Machinery Co. Ltd., Kawanoe Zoki Co. Ltd., Yueli Machinery Co. Ltd., OverMeccanica S.p.A., A.Celli Group, Koike Aronson Inc., Fabio Perini S.p.A., PMP Group, Bampi S.p.A., Zellstoff-und Papiermaschinenbau GmbH, BW Papersystems, Nalco Water an Ecolab Company, Tecnopaper S.p.A., Paper Converting Machine Company, IBS Paper Performance Group, Xuzhou Dongbao Machinery Ltd., Qingdao Jieruixin Machinery and Technology Co. Ltd., Henan Fuyuan Machinery Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Baosuo Paper Machinery Manufacture Co. Ltd., Hangzhou Youngsun Intelligent Equipment Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the pulp and paper machinery market in 2024. North america is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the pulp and paper machinery market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the pulp and paper machinery market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the pulp and paper machinery market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA.

The pulp and paper machinery is designed for extracting pulp or fiber and transforming the dilute fiber stock into a dry sheet of paper. Pulp consists of cellulose fibers used in the paper-making process.

The primary categories of pulp and paper machinery include continuous digesters, pulp washers, black liquor recovery boilers (BLRB), bleaching towers, Fourdrinier machines, chip piles, and other equipment. Continuous digesters are employed in the production of various types of pulp, such as hardwood pulp, bleached pulp, soluble pulp, unbleached pulp, and semi-chemical pulp. These digesters play a crucial role in the pulp cooking process, extracting pulp from wood. Different machine types cater to various paper production needs, including specialty paper machines, graphic paper machines, packaging paper machines, and tissue paper-making machines. The machinery is distributed through both direct sales (OEM) and indirect sales channels, serving industrial and commercial applications.

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The pulp and paper machinery market consists of sales of specialty paper machines, graphic paper machines, packaging paper machines, and tissue paper-making machines that are used to extract fiber from plant components and manufacture paper. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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