Finishing Paper Machinery Market

The global market for finishing paper machinery is projected to show growth in both volume and value from 2022 to 2030, with an anticipated CAGR of +1.6% in volume and +3.9% in value. Consumption declined in 2022 but is expected to trend upward. Production expanded significantly in 2022, with China leading in production volume. Imports and exports of finishing paper machinery also saw fluctuations, with China being the main exporter. The average import and export prices experienced variations among key countries.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for finishing paper machinery worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +1.6% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 144K units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.9% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $1.8B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Machinery For Finishing Paper Or Paperboard

Global finishing paper machinery consumption declined to 127K units in 2022, which is down by -7.4% on the previous year's figure. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. Global consumption peaked at 163K units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The global finishing paper machinery market revenue rose significantly to $1.3B in 2022, surging by 7.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the global market attained the peak level at $2B in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were Germany (14K units), Taiwan (Chinese) (13K units) and Italy (10K units), together accounting for 30% of global consumption. Brazil, Vietnam, Turkey, Russia, the UK, Thailand, Iran, Malaysia, Ukraine and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of +23.7%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($415M) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($181M). It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese).

In Italy, the finishing paper machinery market expanded at an average annual rate of +14.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: Germany (+4.7% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+24.4% per year).

In 2022, the highest levels of finishing paper machinery per capita consumption was registered in Taiwan (Chinese) (556 units per million persons), followed by Germany (173 units per million persons), Italy (170 units per million persons) and Malaysia (96 units per million persons), while the world average per capita consumption of finishing paper machinery was estimated at 16 units per million persons.

In Taiwan (Chinese), finishing paper machinery per capita consumption increased at an average annual rate of +22.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: Germany (+3.2% per year) and Italy (+16.1% per year).

Production

World Production of Machinery For Finishing Paper Or Paperboard

Global finishing paper machinery production expanded significantly to 161K units in 2022, surging by 7.2% against 2021. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, production reached the peak volume and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, finishing paper machinery production amounted to $1.7B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $2.2B. From 2014 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

China (72K units) constituted the country with the largest volume of finishing paper machinery production, accounting for 45% of total volume. Moreover, finishing paper machinery production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Germany (22K units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) (17K units), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+0.3% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+0.2% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Machinery For Finishing Paper Or Paperboard

In 2022, purchases abroad of machinery for finishing paper or paperboard increased by 17% to 86K units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +54.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure at 92K units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, finishing paper machinery imports contracted to $652M in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at $748M in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports By Country

Vietnam (6.5K units), Germany (6.3K units), Brazil (5.9K units), Turkey (5.9K units), Russia (4.4K units), Thailand (3.7K units), Iran (3.4K units), South Korea (3.3K units), Malaysia (3.2K units), Taiwan (Chinese) (3.2K units), Ukraine (3.2K units) and India (3K units) represented roughly 60% of total imports in 2022. Algeria (2.2K units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of +23.6%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($88M) constitutes the largest market for imported machinery for finishing paper or paperboard worldwide, comprising 13% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($38M), with a 5.9% share of global imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 5.6% share.

In Germany, finishing paper machinery imports increased at an average annual rate of +9.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (-5.4% per year) and Brazil (+4.3% per year).

Import Prices By Country

The average finishing paper machinery import price stood at $7,586 per unit in 2022, which is down by -15.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 13%. Global import price peaked at $9,702 per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($14,042 per unit), while Thailand ($1,110 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Machinery For Finishing Paper Or Paperboard

In 2022, approx. 120K units of machinery for finishing paper or paperboard were exported worldwide; growing by 38% on the year before. Overall, exports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 70%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, finishing paper machinery exports shrank modestly to $688M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $721M, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports By Country

China was the main exporter of machinery for finishing paper or paperboard in the world, with the volume of exports accounting for 69K units, which was near 57% of total exports in 2022. Germany (14K units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 12% share, followed by the Czech Republic (8.6%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (5.7%). The following exporters - Japan (3.7K units), Spain (2.9K units) and Italy (2.6K units) - together made up 7.7% of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the machinery for finishing paper or paperboard exports, with a CAGR of +28.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Czech Republic (+24.6%) and Spain (+5.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-1.1%), Italy (-6.4%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-7.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+48 p.p.) and the Czech Republic (+6.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of Japan (-2.3 p.p.), Italy (-5.9 p.p.), Germany (-13.5 p.p.) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-19 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($252M), Germany ($134M) and the Czech Republic ($74M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 67% share of global exports.

Among the main exporting countries, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +17.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average finishing paper machinery export price amounted to $5,715 per unit, waning by -31% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 60% against the previous year. The global export price peaked at $10,583 per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($9,428 per unit), while China ($3,651 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.8%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform