South America

Key figures

Market environment

• Service growth driven by demand for more efficient operations, environmental considerations and growing trend of mill maintenance outsourcing 
• Cyclical process technology project business driven by large pulp mill investments. Continuous opportunities in pulp mill rebuilds and upgrades
• Opportunities in board and tissue with new lines and rebuilds. 
• Consolidation of Pulp and Tissue customers

Valmet's position

• Valmet has a strong position and installed base in pulp mills and services
• Continued strong competition from regional players expected in Pulp and Energy as well as from Andritz in large new pulp mills
• Local presence important, especially in Brazil due to customs duties 
• Target market size: EUR 1.5-2.5 billion

(source: Valmet's Annual Review 2021)

Valmet in South America