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A paper making machine is an industrial device that continuously converts pulp into paper sheets or rolls. This process involves several steps, such as forming, pressing, drying, and winding. These machines operate at high speeds and carefully control factors like moisture levels, fiber distribution, and sheet thickness to maintain uniform quality in the paper produced.
The main types of paper making machines include specialty paper machines and graphic paper machines. Specialty paper machines are designed to create paper with specific features for particular uses, like coated paper, security paper, or filter paper. These machines come in different automation levels, such as fully automatic, semi-automatic, and manual models, suitable for both industrial and commercial needs. They cater to various industries, including printing and publishing, packaging, writing and printing paper, specialty paper, and recycled paper production.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs have increased the cost of imported machinery components, automation systems, and heavy equipment used in paper making machines. These cost pressures have impacted capital investments in Asia Pacific and Latin America. Fully automatic and specialty paper machines are the most affected segments. At the same time, tariffs are promoting domestic manufacturing and equipment refurbishment activities.
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The paper making machine market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.81 billion in 2025 to $4.04 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of printing and publishing industry, expansion of packaging demand, availability of pulp resources, industrialization of paper manufacturing, rising literacy rates.
The paper making machine market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.04 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth of e commerce packaging, shift toward recycled paper, stricter environmental regulations, modernization of aging paper mills, demand for specialty paper products. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for sustainable paper production, growing adoption of automation in paper mills, rising focus on energy efficient paper machines, expansion of specialty and packaging paper production, integration of real time process monitoring systems.
The growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions is expected to drive the expansion of the paper making machine market in the coming years. Sustainable packaging involves materials and systems designed to reduce environmental impact by utilizing renewable, recyclable, or biodegradable materials, minimizing waste, and encouraging efficient use of resources. This demand is rising due to increasing environmental awareness, efforts to cut down plastic waste, and stricter regulations imposed by governments. Paper making machines play a key role in sustainable packaging by producing high-quality, recyclable paper materials that serve as alternatives to plastic packaging. For example, in January 2023, Protega Global Ltd., a UK-based packaging firm, reported that 81% of consumers seek sustainable packaging, with 73% of UK consumers specifically recognizing paper or cardboard packaging as an important marker of a brand's sustainability. Thus, the demand for sustainable packaging is driving growth in the paper making machine market.
Major companies in the paper-making machine market are deploying advanced technologies such as next-generation paper machines to improve production efficiency, elevate product quality, and advance sustainable manufacturing processes. Next-generation paper machines are modern, high-capacity systems equipped with automated controls and energy-efficient features that enable manufacturers to produce high-quality kraft paper with greater consistency, speed, and sustainability. For example, in December 2024, Mondi, a UK-based provider of sustainable packaging and paper solutions, commissioned its new $469.9 million (€400 million) kraft paper machine at the Steti mill. The machine supports Mondi's sustainability and operational improvement initiatives by increasing capacity and enhancing production efficiency across its kraft paper range, delivering high-strength and high-porosity grades for flexible packaging, paper bags, and industrial uses.
In April 2025, ANDRITZ, an Austria-based machinery manufacturer for various industries, acquired A.Celli Paper for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition was aimed at strengthening ANDRITZ's position as a full-line supplier in the tissue and paper sector by broadening its product range and technological expertise. A.Celli Paper is an Italy-based company specializing in the manufacture of paper making machines.
Major companies operating in the paper making machine market are ANDRITZ AG, Valmet Oyj, Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA, Bellmer GmbH, Kadant Inc., Aikawa Iron Works Co., Ltd., Kawanoe Zoki Co., Ltd., GL&V International Inc., PAPCEL, a.s., Overmade S.r.l., Hergen Paper Machinery GmbH, ALLIMAND Group, Fujian Light Industry Machinery & Equipment Co., Ltd., Zhengzhou Leizhan Technology Paper Machinery Co., Ltd., Henan Xinyang Paper Machinery Co., Ltd., Xinxiang Hexie Group, Qinyang Haiyang Papermaking Machinery Co., Ltd., Qinyang Tiangong Paper Machinery Co., Ltd., Baosuo Enterprise Group Co., Ltd., S. L. Paper Machines LLP, JMC Paper Tech Pvt. Ltd., Delta Paper Machines Pvt. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the paper making machine market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the paper making machine market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the paper making machine market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The paper making machine market consists of sales of toilet paper rolls, corrugated boxes, notebooks, paper cups, and specialty papers. 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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