United Kingdom Paper Machine Clothing (PMC) Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 4.32% from 2023 to 2033
• The U.K. Paper Machine Clothing (PMC) Market Size is Expected to Hold a Significant Share by 2033

The United Kingdom Paper Machine Clothing (PMC) Market Size is Anticipated to Hold a Significant Share by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.32% from 2023 to 2033.

Market Overview

Paper machine clothing (PMC) is a crucial component that plays a major role in this industry. PMC stands for a range of fabrics and materials utilized in paper machines to help with the shaping, draining, and drying of paper goods throughout production. The forming fabric on a paper machine serves to create the paper and move it across the screen section. Therefore, the primary necessity for monofilament used in this field is consistency in diameter throughout the entire length of the monofilament. This way, the possibility of the paper getting marked is prevented. The efficient production processes are crucial for the paper industry to fulfill the increasing demand for paper and paper-based products. In recent years, the textile industry has been experiencing a notable change, with a greater focus on sustainability and environmentally friendly methods. A fascinating trend in this industry is the rise of the paper machine clothing (PMC) market. PMC stands for the textiles utilized in paper-making machines while producing paper. Traditional materials, which were typically composed of synthetic fabrics, are now being substituted with more environmentally friendly alternatives, resulting in a fresh market trend. The PMC market is expanding significantly as a result of the rising global demand for paper and paperboard products.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the U.K. paper machine clothing (PMC) market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the UK paper machine clothing (PMC) market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the UK paper machine clothing (PMC) market.

Driving Factors

The growing desire for premium paper goods such as fine paper, packaging materials, and hygiene products is leading to a higher demand for advanced PMC solutions. Achieving excellent paper surface finish, printability, and strength properties requires the use of high-performance fabrics and felts to meet customer expectations and market demands. Mergers and acquisitions among paper manufacturers affect the PMC market due to industry consolidation. Bigger paper companies frequently implement the same equipment and materials in all their facilities, allowing PMC suppliers to establish lasting contracts and partnerships.

Restraining Factors

Supply chain disturbances have become a major obstacle affecting the availability of raw materials and costs in the paper machine clothing sector.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom paper machine clothing (PMC) market share is classified into product type and vehicle type.

• The dryer fabrics segment is expected to hold the largest market share through the forecast period.   

The U.K. paper machine clothing (PMC) market is segmented by product type into dryer fabrics, forming fabrics, press fabrics, shoe press sleeves, and others. Among these, the dryer fabrics segment is expected to hold the largest market share through the forecast period. Technological progress has played a crucial role in influencing the need for dryer fabrics in the paper machine clothing industry. Advancements like the creation of eco-friendly dryer fabrics that are energy-efficient have attracted a lot of interest.

• The packaging paper segment dominates the market with the largest market share over the predicted period.

The UK paper machine clothing (PMC) market is segmented by application into packaging paper, household & sanitary tissue, printing and writing paper, and specialty paper. Among these, the packaging paper segment dominates the market with the largest market share over the predicted period. The development of technology has allowed for the creation of more robust and longer-lasting paper, presenting it as a feasible substitute for plastic packaging in the paper machine clothing industry. The increasing focus on sustainability has also increased the need for paper-based packaging, which aligns with the circular economy concept.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom paper machine clothing (PMC) market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• The Voith Group
• Albany International Corp
• Andritz AG
• AstenJohnson Inc.
• Cristini S.p.A
• Heimbach
• Valmet Oyj
• Nippon Filcon Co., Ltd.
• Wires & Fabriks (S.A) Ltd
• BENOST
• ICHIKAWA CO., LTD
• Shri Dinesh Mills Ltd
• WOVEX
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-added resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom Paper machine clothing (PMC) Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Paper Machine Clothing (PMC) Market, By Product Type

• Dryer Fabrics
• Forming Fabrics
• Press Fabrics
• Shoe Press Sleeves
• Others

United Kingdom Paper Machine Clothing (PMC) Market, By Application

• Packaging Paper
• Household & Sanitary Tissue
• Printing and Writing Paper
• Specialty Paper