China's Paper Industry Achieves Tremendous Growth

The paper industry in China has seen two decades of tremedous growth. According to the statistics released by the China Paper Industry Association, the paper industry in China continues to develop at a rapid pace. In 2007, China's consumption was 72.90 million tons and it produced over 73.50 million tons to rank the second in the world. Consumption is expected to reach 80 million tons by 2010! China is a leading country in the world's paper production, consumption and import. Industry experts predict this trend to continue, predicting an annual growth rate of more than 10 percent.

The paper industry in China has unlimited potential and continues to develop at a rapid pace. Recent statistics illustrate China's dramatic growth in paper consumption is much greater than its total production and paper has to be imported to make up for the shortage. In an effort to keep up with the ever increasing demand, China has to continue to grow its paper industry. At the present time, there are 3,600 paper mills maufacturers in China. By the year 2010, experts predict at least 200 to 220 enterprises will be producing 100,000 tons or more.

Despite being a world leader in paper production, China is limited only by its lack of raw materials for making paper and has become more and more dependent on international pulp suppliers. China has imported over 26 million tons of pulp and waste paper for its mills. This figure will continue to grow in direct relation to its annual production growth rate.

Industry trend – Energy saving, Environment Protection, Quality Improvement & Economic Benefits

Papermaking technologies in the world have developed at a rapid pace over the last several years. Because of limited resources and environmental restrictions, the paper industry is looking for ways to conserve energy, protect the environment and improve product quality while increasing economic benefits. They are transforming into modern industrial enterprises with a focus on high efficiency, quality, and low consumption and emissions. The technological integration, product diversification, cleaner production, energy conservation, combination of forest and paper, as well as industrial globalization, marks paper industry's latest development trend.

Now in it's 21st year, China Paper/China Forest has an outstanding reputation in the paper industry and offers strong expertise, large international participation, top qualified visitors, and practical high-level seminars. Reputable paper-related corporations from overseas including Finland, the U.S., Germany, Sweden, Italy, etc will participate. The state-of-art conference organized by the China Technical Association of the Paper Industry (CTAPI) will be held concurrently.

China Paper/China Forest 2009 has received excellent feedback from manufacturers, equipment and product suppliers, and service and solutions providers who have already booked their booths. The exhibition will provide an excellent platform for the advanced paper equipment manufacturers and related enterprises to process product purchasing, business consultation, trading negotiation, and technology exchange. Moreover, organizers have possessed the most updated database to mobilize professional audiences' participation and overseas purchasers to attend in order to achieve the best business result.

Organizers have invited the key players in the paper industry to attend the opening ceremony and to tour the exhibit. It will certainly stimulate the interaction and enhance the high level participation of the event. At the same time, this is also the best opportunity for the local Chinese companies to display its new products to the outside world!