Domestic technical textiles Industry Segment-wise consumption of ...

Paper Making Fabric industry 2007-08 2012-13
Paper making fabric (Rs. Crore) 93 119
Source: Industry survey, IMaCS Analysis
The potential market for paper making fabric industry is estimated to increase from Rs 93 Crore in
2007-08 to Rs 119 Crore in 2012-13. The industry growth is anticipated to be stagnant over the next
few years (assumed to grow at 5%).
The paper making fabrics are imported from Italy, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland and other
European countries, and lately from China and Korea as well. Owing to technological advances and
availability of cheaper raw materials locally, imports from China are approximately 30% cheaper than
Indian products which would affect the market for domestic producers. Estimated import of Fabric is
as shown:
HS Code Description Imports Quantity Imports (Rs Crore)
2007-08(E) 2007-08(E)
59112000, 59113210, 59113250,
59113290, 59119010, 59119090,
59113290
Paper Making
fabrics (Felts)
The estimated export figures for paper making fabric are as shown:
1128 Pieces 15.25
Source: IBIS, IMaCS Analysis
HS Code Description Exports Quantity Exports (Rs Crore)
2007-08(E) 2007-08(E)
59112000, 59113210,
59113250, 59113290, 59119010,
59119090, 59113290
Paper Making
fabrics (Felts)
540 pieces
Source: IBIS, IMaCS Analysis
Paper making fabrics are exported to Middle East, Africa, Thailand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and US.
These exports for the year 2012-13 are estimated to be Rs 10 crore.
Raw materials and machinery
Polyester or polyamide wires are used for making the fabrics. Weaving is carried out on heavy duty
modern wide looms, which are capable of producing fabrics of desired specifications. Weaving is
followed by fibre-locking process. Fibre-locking process is carried out on automatic machines which
ensure correct locking of the fibre layers with the base fabrics to achieve desired characteristics.
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