High-speed Crescent Former tissue paper making machine in a modern Chinese paper machinery factory

China’s Paper Machinery Exports in 2025–2026: Opportunities and Challenges Coexist

Summary In 2025, China’s paper machinery exports maintained strong momentum despite global challenges. Driven by surging demand for tissue and packaging paper, Chinese manufacturers exported 66 tissue paper machines with a total capacity of 1.3 million tons, alongside robust growth in Kraft, corrugated, and pulping equipment. High-speed Crescent Former tissue machines and cost-effective refurbished paper lines (1880–4600mm) proved particularly popular in Southeast Asia, India, the Middle East, and Africa. With advantages in competitive pricing, fast delivery, and one-stop solutions, China’s papermaking equipment industry is well-positioned for continued growth in 2026, while facing increasing international trade complexities and competition. HongYu Machinery, with nearly 40 years of expertise, continues to provide reliable new and refurbished paper machines and pulping systems to global clients, helping paper mills achieve efficient capacity expansion at lower investment costs.
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2850mm tissue paper machine 60 TPD 1200m/min