Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market Report is Segmented by Technology (automatic and Semi-Automatic), Machine Type (toilet Roll Converting Lines, Kitchen Roll Converting Lines, Folded Tissue-Converting Lines, Paper Napkin Converting Lines, and Standalone Systems), and Geography (North America [United States and Canada], Europe [Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, and Rest of Europe], Asia-Pacific [Japan, India, China, Indonesia, and Rest of Asia-Pacific], Latin America, Middle East and Africa). The Report Offers Market Forecasts and Size in Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market Size

Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 1.48 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 1.76 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 3.54 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Market Concentration Low

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Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market Analysis

The Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market size is estimated at USD 1.48 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 1.76 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.54% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Tissue paper production has a significant impact on the environment. Tissue paper is made from recycled wastepaper and virgin pulp, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions (estimates state that virgin pulp contributes 30% more than wastepaper). With the escalating concerns about environmental sustainability, tissue paper converting equipment manufacturers are extensively implementing green manufacturing models. This includes using recycled materials, reducing water and energy consumption, and adopting processes that minimize environmental impact.

  • In tissue paper manufacturing, research and development efforts remain focused on several key areas, including energy saving, fiber saving, final product quality, and the ability to run the machine. The approach flow and headbox area are some of the most energy-intensive stages in tissue-making. Manufacturers are actively exploring new smart options to optimize this area, aiming to achieve better stock homogenization, facilitate quick grade changes, and work toward higher consistencies in the headbox. These efforts are essential for improving overall process efficiency, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing the quality of tissue paper products.
  • The integration of smart technology and automation is on the rise, helping to improve overall operational efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance accuracy. Also, the demand for high-speed, fully automated converting lines is expanding, along with rising labor costs and efficiency demands. The fully automatic converting machines reduce waste and the need for human intervention by connecting different processes, such as winding and packaging. Major companies spend heavily on cutting-edge robots, vision, and artificial intelligence-driven optimization as they expand into new manufacturing areas.
  • Innovative converting technologies facilitate the efficient utilization of raw materials, particularly paper fibers. Precision cutting and embossing techniques are examples of methods that reduce material waste, while advanced control systems optimize the consumption of water and chemicals during manufacturing.
  • The initial investment needed to establish a tissue-converting plant can be substantial, covering expenses like land procurement, building construction or renovation, machinery purchase and installation, and infrastructure development. Much of the capital will be required as working capital, while the cost of machinery and equipment can be as high as 25% or more of the total investment. Securing enough capital for these costs can be tough, especially for small or new businesses. Factors like limited financial resources, perceived risk, and regulatory compliance further complicate the funding process. To address these challenges, businesses may seek partnerships, explore government support programs, develop thorough business plans, and optimize costs to enhance financial viability.
  • According to a report published by AFRY (Paper industry specialist) and Suzano (a key global paper and pulp producer), the global consumption of paper is expected to rise to a massive 55 million tons in 2032 from 41 million tons in 2021. This rising demand for tissue paper across the globe would open opportunities for many small and medium-scale producers to enter the tissue paper manufacturing industry, thereby increasing the demand for converting equipment.

Tissue Paper Converting Machines Industry Overview

The tissue paper converting machines market is highly fragmented. There is the presence of major players like C.G. Bretting Manufacturing Company, Inc., Valmet Oyj, 9 September Tissue Converting, Serv-o-Tec GmbH, and SDF Schnitt-Druck-Falz Spezialmaschinen GmbH. Players in the market are adopting tactics such as partnerships and acquisitions in order to enhance their product offerings as well as gain a sustainable competitive advantage.

  • January 2024 - United Converting Tissue SRL announced its collaboration with Lila Kagit in Turkey to supply a new Nexus Series Automatic Converting Line.
  • January 2024 - Valmet will provide Suzano Papel e Celulose in Brazil with a comprehensive tissue line comprising a tissue-making line, converting equipment, and a biomass boiler. Although the total order value is undisclosed, such an order typically amounts to around EUR 100 million (USD 108 million).
  • November 2023 - Valmet's acquisition of Körber Group's Business area tissue represents a strategic move aimed at expanding its market presence and diversifying its product portfolio in the tissue industry. The acquisition provides Valmet access to innovative converting and packaging technologies and services tailored to the tissue sector.

Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market Leaders

  1. C.G. Bretting Manufacturing Company, Inc.

  2. Valmet Oyj

  3. 9.Septembar Tissue Converting

  4. Serv-o-Tec GmbH

  5. SDF Schnitt-Druck-Falz Spezialmaschinen GmbH

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market News

  • December 2023: ANDRITZ successfully commenced operations for the PrimeLineST W22 tissue machine with a steel Yankee dryer and steam-heated hood, delivered to Carta Fabril's mill in Anápolis, Brazil. Due to the exceptional and brief commissioning period, the new tissue machine's paper production started ahead of schedule. The start-up of the world's first tissue machine with a 22 ft. steel Yankee reinforces ANDRITZ's dominant position as one of the primary global suppliers of complete tissue production lines, key components, and services. Carta Fabril is a significant player in the Brazilian tissue industry, offering a full range of products.
  • October 2023: Valmet (Körber) Incorporated announced the expansion of its Casmatic innovations with the initiation of lines for the packaging of folded products and with improved roll wrappers. Of all the innovations, the one that stands out is the new B23, a significant improvement on the popular Casmatic CMB202, which currently has over 500 lines operating in the market. Notably, the CasmaticSam Pack system uses artificial intelligence (AI) to inspect packages in the roll segment.

Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • 4.3 Industry Ecosystem Analysis - Suppliers, Material Manufacturers, Etc.

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Growing Trend of Automation in Tissue Manufacturing Industry
    • 5.1.2 Innovation in the Converting Technologies to Improve Sustainability
  • 5.2 Market Restraints
    • 5.2.1 High Setup Cost for Tissue-converting Plant
  • 5.3 Key Innovations and Developments – Tissue-converting and Auxiliary Equipment
  • 5.4 Industry Standards and Regulations

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Technology
    • 6.1.1 Automatic
    • 6.1.2 Semi-automatic
  • 6.2 By Machine Type
    • 6.2.1 Toilet Roll Converting Lines
    • 6.2.2 Kitchen Roll Converting Lines
    • 6.2.3 Folded Tissue Converting Lines
    • 6.2.4 Paper Napkin Converting Lines
    • 6.2.5 Standalone Systems
  • 6.3 By Geography***
    • 6.3.1 North America
    • 6.3.1.1 United States
    • 6.3.1.2 Canada
    • 6.3.2 Europe
    • 6.3.2.1 Germany
    • 6.3.2.2 France
    • 6.3.2.3 Italy
    • 6.3.2.4 United Kingdom
    • 6.3.3 Asia
    • 6.3.3.1 Japan
    • 6.3.3.2 India
    • 6.3.3.3 China
    • 6.3.3.4 Indonesia
    • 6.3.4 Australia and New Zealand
    • 6.3.5 Latin America
    • 6.3.6 Middle East and Africa

7. TISSUE PAPER DEMAND TRENDS AND IMPACT ON THE PRODUCTION & EQUIPMENT MARKET

8. MARKET TRENDS IN THE TISSUE CONVERTING MACHINES INDUSTRY

  • 8.1 Future Market Trends and Key Growth Expectations
  • 8.2 Key Challenges for Manufacturers Vs. Innovations By Key Competitors of OMET
  • 8.3 Comparative Analysis - OMET Srl Vs. Key Competitors
  • 8.4 Technology Insights - Tissue Converting Machines

9. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 9.1 Company Profiles*
    • 9.1.1 C.G. Bretting Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    • 9.1.2 Valmet Oyj
    • 9.1.3 9.Septembar Tissue Converting
    • 9.1.4 SERV-O-TEC GMBH
    • 9.1.5 SDF Schnitt-Druck-Falz Spezialmaschinen GmbH
    • 9.1.6 ZAMBAK KAGIT
    • 9.1.7 Omet Srl
    • 9.1.8 Kawanoe Zoki Co. Ltd
    • 9.1.9 MTorres Diseños Industriales S.A.U
    • 9.1.10 Baosuo Paper Machinery Manufacture Co. Ltd (Baosuo Enterprise)
    • 9.1.11 A.Celli Paper SpA (italia Technology Alliance SpA)
    • 9.1.12 United Converting Tissue SRL
    • 9.1.13 Futura SpA
    • 9.1.14 Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC)
    • 9.1.15 Fujian Tmx Machinery Manufacturing Co. Ltd
    • 9.1.16 Chan Li Machinery Co. Ltd
    • 9.1.17 Unimax Group Engineering & Development Corporation
    • 9.1.18 ICM Makina

10. LIST OF CUSTOMERS

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*** In the Final Report Asia, Australia and New Zealand will be Studied Together as 'Asia Pacific'
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Tissue Paper Converting Machines Industry Segmentation

The study tracks the revenue generated from the sales of tissue paper converting machines offered by the vendors operating in the market. The scope of the study includes the cost of integrated service and consumables offered with the purchase of the machine, and it excludes the after-sales service cost. The study provides market estimates and forecasts in terms of revenue (USD) for key segments. The market study factors are based on the prevalent base scenarios, key themes, and end-user vertical-related demand cycles.

The tissue paper converting machines market is segmented by technology (automatic and semi-automatic), machine type (toilet roll converting lines, kitchen roll converting lines, folded tissue-converting lines, paper napkin converting lines, and standalone systems), and geography (North America [United States and Canada], Europe [Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, and Rest of Europe], Asia-Pacific [Japan, India, China, Indonesia, and Rest of Asia-Pacific], Latin America, Middle East and Africa). The report offers market forecasts and size in value (USD) for all the above segments. The study also tracks the key market parameters, underlying growth influencers, and major vendors operating in the industry, which supports the market estimations and growth rates during the forecast period.

By Technology Automatic
Semi-automatic
By Machine Type Toilet Roll Converting Lines
Kitchen Roll Converting Lines
Folded Tissue Converting Lines
Paper Napkin Converting Lines
Standalone Systems
By Geography*** North America United States
Canada
Europe Germany
France
Italy
United Kingdom
Asia Japan
India
China
Indonesia
Australia and New Zealand
Latin America
Middle East and Africa
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Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market Research FAQs

How big is the Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market?

The Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market size is expected to reach USD 1.48 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.54% to reach USD 1.76 billion by 2030.

What is the current Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market size?

In 2025, the Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market size is expected to reach USD 1.48 billion.

Who are the key players in Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market?

C.G. Bretting Manufacturing Company, Inc., Valmet Oyj, 9.Septembar Tissue Converting, Serv-o-Tec GmbH and SDF Schnitt-Druck-Falz Spezialmaschinen GmbH are the major companies operating in the Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market?

In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market.

What years does this Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market size was estimated at USD 1.43 billion. The report covers the Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Tissue Paper Converting Machines Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Tissue Paper Converting Machines Industry Report

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