Market overview
The global mill rejects handling system market is worth USD 226 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 361 mn by 2036, growing at a 4.8% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Reject sorters and screens is the largest by equipment segment.
| Scope | Equipment that screens, thickens, cleans and disposes of reject material from pulp and paper mill stock preparation, including drum, vibrating and press reject systems. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Process Automation |
| Value 2025 | USD 216 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 226 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 361 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 4.8% |
| Volume 2026 | 247 installations |
| Volume 2036 | 340 installations |
| Average price 2026 | USD 913,500 per installation |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Mill Rejects Handling System market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 226 mn |
| 2027 | USD 237 mn |
| 2028 | USD 248 mn |
| 2029 | USD 260 mn |
| 2030 | USD 272 mn |
| 2031 | USD 285 mn |
| 2032 | USD 299 mn |
| 2033 | USD 313 mn |
| 2034 | USD 328 mn |
| 2035 | USD 344 mn |
| 2036 | USD 361 mn |
Mill Rejects Handling System market segmentation
By equipment
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reject sorters and screens | 38.0% | 37.4% | USD 86 mn | 4.6% |
| Thickening and dewatering presses | 34.0% | 35.1% | USD 77 mn | 5.1% |
| Conveying and disposal | 28.0% | 27.5% | USD 63 mn | 4.6% |
By mill type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recycled fibre mills | 56.0% | 57.0% | USD 126 mn | 5.0% |
| Virgin pulp mills | 28.0% | 25.9% | USD 63 mn | 4.0% |
| Tissue mills | 16.0% | 17.1% | USD 36 mn | 5.5% |
By reject stream
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy rejects | 30.0% | 28.0% | USD 68 mn | 4.1% |
| Light rejects | 40.0% | 40.0% | USD 90 mn | 4.8% |
| Fibre-rich rejects | 30.0% | 32.0% | USD 68 mn | 5.5% |
By stock throughput
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 100 tonnes per day | 30.0% | 27.0% | USD 68 mn | 3.7% |
| 100 to 500 tonnes per day | 44.0% | 44.0% | USD 99 mn | 4.8% |
| Over 500 tonnes per day | 26.0% | 29.0% | USD 59 mn | 6.0% |
By automation level
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual | 20.0% | 14.0% | USD 45 mn | 1.1% |
| Semi-automatic | 44.0% | 42.0% | USD 99 mn | 4.3% |
| Fully automatic | 36.0% | 44.0% | USD 81 mn | 6.9% |
Top 25 countries for mill rejects handling system by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 84.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 96.0%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 77 mn | 34.0% | USD 127 mn | 5.2% |
| 2 | United States | USD 27 mn | 12.0% | USD 37 mn | 3.2% |
| 3 | Germany | USD 16 mn | 7.0% | USD 23 mn | 3.7% |
| 4 | Japan | USD 14 mn | 6.0% | USD 18 mn | 2.7% |
| 5 | Indonesia | USD 11 mn | 5.0% | USD 21 mn | 6.2% |
| 6 | Brazil | USD 11 mn | 5.0% | USD 19 mn | 5.6% |
| 7 | India | USD 11 mn | 5.0% | USD 24 mn | 7.8% |
| 8 | Finland | USD 9.0 mn | 4.0% | USD 12 mn | 3.1% |
| 9 | Italy | USD 7.9 mn | 3.5% | USD 11 mn | 3.5% |
| 10 | Turkey | USD 6.8 mn | 3.0% | USD 12 mn | 5.8% |
| 11 | Sweden | USD 3.6 mn | 1.6% | USD 5.9 mn | 4.9% |
| 12 | Canada | USD 3.2 mn | 1.4% | USD 5.2 mn | 5.0% |
| 13 | Russia | USD 2.8 mn | 1.2% | USD 4.6 mn | 5.0% |
| 14 | France | USD 2.5 mn | 1.1% | USD 4.0 mn | 4.9% |
| 15 | Spain | USD 2.2 mn | 1.0% | USD 3.5 mn | 4.9% |
| 16 | South Korea | USD 1.9 mn | 0.8% | USD 3.1 mn | 4.9% |
| 17 | Mexico | USD 1.7 mn | 0.8% | USD 2.7 mn | 4.9% |
| 18 | Thailand | USD 1.5 mn | 0.7% | USD 2.7 mn | 6.3% |
| 19 | Vietnam | USD 1.3 mn | 0.6% | USD 2.4 mn | 6.3% |
| 20 | Poland | USD 1.1 mn | 0.5% | USD 1.9 mn | 5.0% |
| 21 | Austria | USD 1.0 mn | 0.5% | USD 1.7 mn | 5.0% |
| 22 | Netherlands | USD 0.90 mn | 0.4% | USD 1.4 mn | 4.8% |
| 23 | Chile | USD 0.79 mn | 0.3% | USD 1.4 mn | 6.2% |
| 24 | Portugal | USD 0.70 mn | 0.3% | USD 1.1 mn | 4.8% |
| 25 | Malaysia | USD 0.61 mn | 0.3% | USD 1.1 mn | 6.3% |
| Rest of world | USD 9.1 mn | 4.0% | USD 14 mn | 4.3% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Andritz
- Valmet
- Voith
- Sulzer
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Kadant
- Toscotec
- Noss
- Aikawa Iron Works
- Papcel
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Lamort
- Bellmer
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the mill rejects handling system market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 4.8% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by equipment, by mill type, by reject stream, by stock throughput, by automation level. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the mill rejects handling system market?
The global mill rejects handling system market is estimated at USD 216 mn in 2025 and USD 226 mn in 2026.
How fast will the mill rejects handling system market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 361 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 4.8% from 2026, an increase of USD 135 mn.
Which country is the largest market for mill rejects handling system?
China is the largest market by revenue at USD 77 mn in 2026, 34.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 53.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 7.8% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which mill rejects handling system segment is largest?
In the by equipment split, Reject sorters and screens is the largest segment with 38.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading mill rejects handling system companies?
Global leaders include Andritz, Valmet, Voith, Sulzer.
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