Calendering Machine Market

The global market for calendering and rolling machines is projected to see steady growth over the next eight years, with consumption expected to increase to 4.3M units by 2030. Market performance is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of +1.5% in volume and +2.9% in value from 2022 to 2030. Consumption of calendering and rolling machines has been on the rise, with notable increases in countries like Malaysia and Singapore. Global production and imports are also showing positive trends, with China dominating in exports and the United States leading in imports. The article provides detailed analysis of consumption patterns, production trends, import/export dynamics, and average price fluctuations over the period from 2012 to 2022.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for calendering and rolling machines worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.5% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 4.3M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.9% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $5.1B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Calendering And Rolling Machines

In 2022, consumption of calendering and rolling machines increased by 4.7% to 3.8M units, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The global calendering machine market size rose slightly to $4.1B in 2022, with an increase of 4% 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). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were the United States (1.9M units), Singapore (988K units) and Malaysia (255K units), with a combined 82% share of global consumption.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +61.8%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($1B), Singapore ($570M) and Malaysia ($199M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, together comprising 44% of the global market.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of +54.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of calendering machine per capita consumption was registered in Singapore (171 units per 1000 persons), followed by Malaysia (7.7 units per 1000 persons), the United States (5.6 units per 1000 persons) and Canada (4.9 units per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of calendering machine was estimated at 0.5 units per 1000 persons.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of the calendering machine per capita consumption in Singapore was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Malaysia (+59.7% per year) and the United States (+19.3% per year).

Production

World Production of Calendering And Rolling Machines

Global calendering machine production amounted to 2.8M units in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1.2%. Global production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, calendering machine production dropped slightly to $1.6B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 5.9% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $1.9B. From 2017 to 2022, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (1.7M units) and Singapore (1M units).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Singapore (with a CAGR of +0.7%).

Imports

World Imports of Calendering And Rolling Machines

In 2022, global imports of calendering and rolling machines surged to 2.8M units, jumping by 82% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, calendering machine imports soared to $1.1B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports By Country

The United States dominates imports structure, recording 1.9M units, which was approx. 67% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (255K units) and Canada (191K units), together mixing up a 16% share of total imports. The following importers - Mexico (79K units) and Brazil (64K units) - together made up 5.2% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to calendering machine imports into the United States stood at +19.9%. At the same time, Malaysia (+55.5%), Brazil (+16.2%), Mexico (+3.9%) and Canada (+3.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malaysia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +55.5% from 2012-2022. The United States (+19 p.p.) and Malaysia (+8.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Mexico and Canada saw its share reduced by -5.7% and -14.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($117M) constitutes the largest market for imported calendering and rolling machines worldwide, comprising 10% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($28M), with a 2.5% share of global imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 2% share.

In the United States, calendering machine imports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mexico (+3.6% per year) and Malaysia (+20.3% per year).

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average calendering machine import price amounted to $407 per unit, which is down by -33.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $1,240 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($353 per unit), while the United States ($62 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+5.9%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Exports

World Exports of Calendering And Rolling Machines

For the third year in a row, the global market recorded growth in overseas shipments of calendering and rolling machines, which increased by 153% to 1.8M units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, calendering machine exports skyrocketed to $1B in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +77.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

China dominates exports structure, resulting at 1.6M units, which was near 87% of total exports in 2022. Singapore (64K units), Brazil (51K units) and Taiwan (Chinese) (29K units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to calendering machine exports from China stood at +36.6%. At the same time, Singapore (+54.2%), Brazil (+6.0%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+5.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Singapore emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +54.2% from 2012-2022. China (+45 p.p.) and Singapore (+3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Taiwan (Chinese) and Brazil saw its share reduced by -9% and -14.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest calendering machine supplying countries worldwide were China ($105M), Taiwan (Chinese) ($90M) and Brazil ($5.6M), together comprising 19% of global exports. These countries were followed by Singapore, which accounted for a further 0.5%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Singapore, with a CAGR of +20.8%, 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

The average calendering machine export price stood at $571 per unit in 2022, which is down by -51.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 26%. The global export price peaked at $4,376 per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($3,074 per unit), while China ($67 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+1.9%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform