The global market for Braided Packing was estimated to be worth US$ 5287 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 6312 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 2.6% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
Braided packing is a sealing material made by braiding various fibers such as PTFE, graphite, aramid, cotton, and others. It is widely used in industrial equipment to prevent leakage of liquids, gases, or steam. Braided packing offers excellent wear resistance, corrosion resistance, elasticity, and flexibility, making it adaptable to a wide range of sealing needs in different types of equipment. It is commonly used in dynamic sealing applications, such as pumps, valves, compressors, and rotating shafts, effectively reducing friction and extending the service life of the equipment.
Product Range:
There is a wide variety of braided packing materials, each suited to specific application requirements. Common types of braided packing include:
PTFE Braided Packing: Known for its excellent chemical resistance, it is suitable for applications in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries.
Graphite Braided Packing: Capable of withstanding high temperatures, ideal for high-temperature and high-pressure environments, such as boilers and heat exchangers.
Aramid Braided Packing (e.g., Kevlar): Offers good wear resistance, commonly used in medium-temperature and pressure applications, such as water pumps and hydraulic systems.
Cotton Braided Packing: A cost-effective option, used in low-load and low-temperature sealing applications.
In addition to preventing leakage, braided packing also helps reduce friction and wear, thus prolonging the life of industrial equipment. As industrialization progresses, the applications for braided packing continue to expand, making it an indispensable part of modern industry.
The braided packing market is expanding, particularly in industries such as oil, chemicals, power, pharmaceuticals, and food. With the ongoing global industrialization and automation, the demand for high-performance sealing materials has significantly increased, driving the growth of the braided packing market. Key drivers of market development include:
Environmental and Energy Efficiency Regulations: Stricter global environmental and energy efficiency regulations are pushing industries to seek more efficient and durable sealing solutions.
Equipment Maintenance Needs: As industrial equipment ages and its sealing performance deteriorates, braided packing becomes an effective solution to enhance equipment performance, reduce energy waste, and extend service life.
Industrial Demand Growth: In particular, industries such as oil, natural gas, and chemical processing continue to see an increased demand for sealing materials that can withstand high temperatures and pressures.
Market Risks:
Despite the vast potential, the braided packing market faces several challenges:
Raw Material Price Fluctuations: The prices of key raw materials such as aramid and PTFE are subject to fluctuations, which can impact the cost structure for manufacturers.
Competition from Technological Alternatives: With advancements in sealing technologies, mechanical seals, and elastomeric seals may pose competition to braided packing.
High R&D Costs: Continuous technological innovation in braided packing requires significant R&D investment, which may be challenging for smaller companies with limited resources.
Market Concentration:
Currently, the braided packing market has a relatively low concentration. The market features both large multinational companies and small to medium-sized enterprises. Large companies dominate the market with their brand recognition, technological edge, and global supply chain advantages, while smaller companies target specific niches by offering customized solutions and flexible manufacturing capabilities.
Downstream Demand Trends:
With the rise of industrial automation and increasing environmental requirements, the demand for braided packing is expected to continue growing, particularly in sectors like petrochemicals, energy, paper, and pharmaceuticals. High-performance, eco-friendly, and energy-efficient braided packing products are gradually becoming mainstream.
Latest Technologies:
Recent advancements in braided packing technology include the application of new fibers and composite materials, which enhance the packing's resistance to high temperatures, chemical corrosion, and wear. The development of smart monitoring and self-adjusting sealing technologies has also made the sealing performance more accurate and reliable. Additionally, the research and development of environmentally friendly packing materials are gaining attention, catering to the increasing demand for sustainability and eco-friendliness.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Braided Packing, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Braided Packing by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Braided Packing market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K MT) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Braided Packing.
Market Segmentation
By Company
- Garlock Sealing Technologies
- SGL Carbon
- John Crane
- Flexitallic
- Klinger
- Chesterton
- Sealing Devices, Inc.
- Leader Gaskets
- Metaflex
- Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
- Palmetto Packings
- American Braiding
- Anchor
- Teadit
- SEPCO
- Utex Industries
- Flexaseal
- Hindustan Nylons
- Burgmann Packings
- CARRARA S.p.a.
- GROUPE LATTY
- James Walker
Segment by Type
- PTFE Braided Packing
- Graphite Braided Packing
- Aramid Braided Packing
- Cotton Braided Packing
- Others
Segment by Application
- Pump Packing
- Valve Packing
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Braided Packing manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Braided Packing in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Braided Packing in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Braided Packing Product Introduction
- 1.2 Global Braided Packing Market Size Forecast
- 1.2.1 Global Braided Packing Sales Value (2020-2031)
- 1.2.2 Global Braided Packing Sales Volume (2020-2031)
- 1.2.3 Global Braided Packing Sales Price (2020-2031)
- 1.3 Braided Packing Market Trends & Drivers
- 1.3.1 Braided Packing Industry Trends
- 1.3.2 Braided Packing Market Drivers & Opportunity
- 1.3.3 Braided Packing Market Challenges
- 1.3.4 Braided Packing Market Restraints
- 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.5 Study Objectives
- 1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
- 2.1 Global Braided Packing Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
- 2.2 Global Braided Packing Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.3 Global Braided Packing Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
- 2.4 Global Braided Packing Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
- 2.5 Global Braided Packing Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.6 Key Manufacturers Braided Packing Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
- 2.7 Key Manufacturers Braided Packing Product Offered
- 2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Braided Packing
- 2.9 Braided Packing Market Competitive Analysis
- 2.9.1 Braided Packing Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
- 2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Braided Packing Revenue in 2024
- 2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Braided Packing as of 2024)
- 2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
- 3.1 Introduction by Type
- 3.1.1 PTFE Braided Packing
- 3.1.2 Graphite Braided Packing
- 3.1.3 Aramid Braided Packing
- 3.1.4 Cotton Braided Packing
- 3.1.5 Others
- 3.2 Global Braided Packing Sales Value by Type
- 3.2.1 Global Braided Packing Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.2.2 Global Braided Packing Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.2.3 Global Braided Packing Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.3 Global Braided Packing Sales Volume by Type
- 3.3.1 Global Braided Packing Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.3.2 Global Braided Packing Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.3.3 Global Braided Packing Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.4 Global Braided Packing Average Price by Type (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Application
- 4.1 Introduction by Application
- 4.1.1 Pump Packing
- 4.1.2 Valve Packing
- 4.1.3 Others
- 4.2 Global Braided Packing Sales Value by Application
- 4.2.1 Global Braided Packing Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.2.2 Global Braided Packing Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.2.3 Global Braided Packing Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.3 Global Braided Packing Sales Volume by Application
- 4.3.1 Global Braided Packing Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.3.2 Global Braided Packing Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.3.3 Global Braided Packing Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.4 Global Braided Packing Average Price by Application (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
- 5.1 Global Braided Packing Sales Value by Region
- 5.1.1 Global Braided Packing Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.1.2 Global Braided Packing Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global Braided Packing Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.1.4 Global Braided Packing Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.2 Global Braided Packing Sales Volume by Region
- 5.2.1 Global Braided Packing Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.2.2 Global Braided Packing Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.2.3 Global Braided Packing Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.2.4 Global Braided Packing Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.3 Global Braided Packing Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
- 5.4 North America
- 5.4.1 North America Braided Packing Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.4.2 North America Braided Packing Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.5 Europe
- 5.5.1 Europe Braided Packing Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.5.2 Europe Braided Packing Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.6 Asia Pacific
- 5.6.1 Asia Pacific Braided Packing Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.6.2 Asia Pacific Braided Packing Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.7 South America
- 5.7.1 South America Braided Packing Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.7.2 South America Braided Packing Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.8 Middle East & Africa
- 5.8.1 Middle East & Africa Braided Packing Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.8.2 Middle East & Africa Braided Packing Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
- 6.1 Key Countries/Regions Braided Packing Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.2 Key Countries/Regions Braided Packing Sales Value and Sales Volume
- 6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Braided Packing Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Braided Packing Sales Volume, 2020-2031
- 6.3 United States
- 6.3.1 United States Braided Packing Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3.2 United States Braided Packing Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.3.3 United States Braided Packing Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe Braided Packing Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.4.2 Europe Braided Packing Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4.3 Europe Braided Packing Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5 China
- 6.5.1 China Braided Packing Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.5.2 China Braided Packing Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5.3 China Braided Packing Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6 Japan
- 6.6.1 Japan Braided Packing Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.6.2 Japan Braided Packing Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6.3 Japan Braided Packing Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7 South Korea
- 6.7.1 South Korea Braided Packing Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.7.2 South Korea Braided Packing Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7.3 South Korea Braided Packing Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8 Southeast Asia
- 6.8.1 Southeast Asia Braided Packing Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.8.2 Southeast Asia Braided Packing Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8.3 Southeast Asia Braided Packing Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9 India
- 6.9.1 India Braided Packing Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.9.2 India Braided Packing Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9.3 India Braided Packing Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
- 7.1 Garlock Sealing Technologies
- 7.1.1 Garlock Sealing Technologies Company Information
- 7.1.2 Garlock Sealing Technologies Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.1.3 Garlock Sealing Technologies Braided Packing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.1.4 Garlock Sealing Technologies Braided Packing Product Offerings
- 7.1.5 Garlock Sealing Technologies Recent Development
- 7.2 SGL Carbon
- 7.2.1 SGL Carbon Company Information
- 7.2.2 SGL Carbon Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.2.3 SGL Carbon Braided Packing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.2.4 SGL Carbon Braided Packing Product Offerings
- 7.2.5 SGL Carbon Recent Development
- 7.3 John Crane
- 7.3.1 John Crane Company Information
- 7.3.2 John Crane Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.3.3 John Crane Braided Packing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.3.4 John Crane Braided Packing Product Offerings
- 7.3.5 John Crane Recent Development
- 7.4 Flexitallic
- 7.4.1 Flexitallic Company Information
- 7.4.2 Flexitallic Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.4.3 Flexitallic Braided Packing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.4.4 Flexitallic Braided Packing Product Offerings
- 7.4.5 Flexitallic Recent Development
- 7.5 Klinger
- 7.5.1 Klinger Company Information
- 7.5.2 Klinger Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.5.3 Klinger Braided Packing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.5.4 Klinger Braided Packing Product Offerings
- 7.5.5 Klinger Recent Development
- 7.6 Chesterton
- 7.6.1 Chesterton Company Information
- 7.6.2 Chesterton Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.6.3 Chesterton Braided Packing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.6.4 Chesterton Braided Packing Product Offerings
- 7.6.5 Chesterton Recent Development
- 7.7 Sealing Devices, Inc.
- 7.7.1 Sealing Devices, Inc. Company Information
- 7.7.2 Sealing Devices, Inc. Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.7.3 Sealing Devices, Inc. Braided Packing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.7.4 Sealing Devices, Inc. Braided Packing Product Offerings
- 7.7.5 Sealing Devices, Inc. Recent Development
- 7.8 Leader Gaskets
- 7.8.1 Leader Gaskets Company Information
- 7.8.2 Leader Gaskets Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.8.3 Leader Gaskets Braided Packing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.8.4 Leader Gaskets Braided Packing Product Offerings
- 7.8.5 Leader Gaskets Recent Development
- 7.9 Metaflex
- 7.9.1 Metaflex Company Information
- 7.9.2 Metaflex Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.9.3 Metaflex Braided Packing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.9.4 Metaflex Braided Packing Product Offerings
- 7.9.5 Metaflex Recent Development
- 7.10 Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
- 7.10.1 Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Company Information
- 7.10.2 Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.10.3 Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Braided Packing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.10.4 Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Braided Packing Product Offerings
- 7.10.5 Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Recent Development
- 7.11 Palmetto Packings
- 7.11.1 Palmetto Packings Company Information
- 7.11.2 Palmetto Packings Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.11.3 Palmetto Packings Braided Packing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.11.4 Palmetto Packings Braided Packing Product Offerings
- 7.11.5 Palmetto Packings Recent Development
- 7.12 American Braiding
- 7.12.1 American Braiding Company Information
- 7.12.2 American Braiding Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.12.3 American Braiding Braided Packing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.12.4 American Braiding Braided Packing Product Offerings
- 7.12.5 American Braiding Recent Development
- 7.13 Anchor
- 7.13.1 Anchor Company Information
- 7.13.2 Anchor Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.13.3 Anchor Braided Packing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.13.4 Anchor Braided Packing Product Offerings
- 7.13.5 Anchor Recent Development
- 7.14 Teadit
- 7.14.1 Teadit Company Information
- 7.14.2 Teadit Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.14.3 Teadit Braided Packing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.14.4 Teadit Braided Packing Product Offerings
- 7.14.5 Teadit Recent Development
- 7.15 SEPCO
- 7.15.1 SEPCO Company Information
- 7.15.2 SEPCO Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.15.3 SEPCO Braided Packing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.15.4 SEPCO Braided Packing Product Offerings
- 7.15.5 SEPCO Recent Development
- 7.16 Utex Industries
- 7.16.1 Utex Industries Company Information
- 7.16.2 Utex Industries Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.16.3 Utex Industries Braided Packing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.16.4 Utex Industries Braided Packing Product Offerings
- 7.16.5 Utex Industries Recent Development
- 7.17 Flexaseal
- 7.17.1 Flexaseal Company Information
- 7.17.2 Flexaseal Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.17.3 Flexaseal Braided Packing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.17.4 Flexaseal Braided Packing Product Offerings
- 7.17.5 Flexaseal Recent Development
- 7.18 Hindustan Nylons
- 7.18.1 Hindustan Nylons Company Information
- 7.18.2 Hindustan Nylons Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.18.3 Hindustan Nylons Braided Packing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.18.4 Hindustan Nylons Braided Packing Product Offerings
- 7.18.5 Hindustan Nylons Recent Development
- 7.19 Burgmann Packings
- 7.19.1 Burgmann Packings Company Information
- 7.19.2 Burgmann Packings Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.19.3 Burgmann Packings Braided Packing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.19.4 Burgmann Packings Braided Packing Product Offerings
- 7.19.5 Burgmann Packings Recent Development
- 7.20 CARRARA S.p.a.
- 7.20.1 CARRARA S.p.a. Company Information
- 7.20.2 CARRARA S.p.a. Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.20.3 CARRARA S.p.a. Braided Packing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.20.4 CARRARA S.p.a. Braided Packing Product Offerings
- 7.20.5 CARRARA S.p.a. Recent Development
- 7.21 GROUPE LATTY
- 7.21.1 GROUPE LATTY Company Information
- 7.21.2 GROUPE LATTY Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.21.3 GROUPE LATTY Braided Packing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.21.4 GROUPE LATTY Braided Packing Product Offerings
- 7.21.5 GROUPE LATTY Recent Development
- 7.22 James Walker
- 7.22.1 James Walker Company Information
- 7.22.2 James Walker Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.22.3 James Walker Braided Packing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.22.4 James Walker Braided Packing Product Offerings
- 7.22.5 James Walker Recent Development
8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 Braided Packing Industrial Chain
- 8.2 Braided Packing Upstream Analysis
- 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
- 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 8.3 Midstream Analysis
- 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
- 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
- 8.5.1 Braided Packing Sales Model
- 8.5.2 Sales Channel
- 8.5.3 Braided Packing Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
- 10.1 Research Methodology
- 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
- 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
- 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 10.1.2 Data Source
- 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
- 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
- 10.2 Author Details
- 10.3 Disclaimer