Fireworks Paper Tube Machine Price Guide
Paper tube machine prices vary widely because the term covers everything from a simple semi-automatic roller to a PLC-controlled line with automatic gluing, cutting and discharge. Below are price ranges from public marketplace listings, the factors behind them, and what to check so you compare like with like.
Last updated 2026-10-31
Price ranges in public listings
The figures below are list prices published by sellers on B2B marketplaces as of 31 October 2026. They are per machine, usually ex-works or FOB China, exclude freight, duties and installation, and are not PyroEquip prices. Treat them as a rough orientation only.
| Listing (seller) | Listed price | Notes from listing |
|---|---|---|
| Big-size paper core tube machine for fireworks (Alibaba seller) | US$5,000–5,800 per set | Lower price for 2+ sets |
| YOVON CS-10 automatic paper tube machine (Made-in-China.com) | US$8,600–9,800 | Tube ID 10–25 mm per listing |
| Parallel paper tube machine, YDF (Tradewheel / MadeInChina.com) | US$16,000–17,000 FOB | General parallel tube machine, ID 16–76 mm per listing |
| Automatic parallel paper core winder, SAN (Made-in-China.com) | US$40,000 | Larger tubes, ID 16–102 mm, PLC/servo per listing |
What drives the price
- Automation level: manual feeding vs. automatic paper feed, gluing, rolling, cutting and discharge
- Tube range: inner diameter, wall thickness and maximum length the machine can handle
- Tooling: number of mandrels and cutters included for your tube sizes
- Control system: PLC, servo drives and HMI brand and specification
- Output rate and number of heads
- Integration: conveyors or links to drying, bundling and sealing stations
- Safety and compliance features required in your market
- Service scope: FAT, installation, training, spare parts and warranty
Total cost beyond the machine
- Export packing, sea freight and insurance
- Import duties and local taxes
- Engineer travel for installation and training
- Spare parts and wear items for the first year
- Paper and glue trials during commissioning
Getting an accurate PyroEquip quote
PyroEquip does not publish standard prices because each fireworks paper tube making machine is configured to your tube drawings, output target and line layout. Send us your tube sizes (inner diameter, wall thickness, length), daily output and whether the machine must link to other stations, and we will return an itemised quote.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fireworks paper tube machine cost?
Public marketplace listings checked on 31 October 2026 ranged from about US$5,000 to US$40,000 per machine, depending on automation level and tube range. Final prices depend on configuration and exclude freight, duties and installation.
Why do quotes for similar machines differ so much?
Quotes often differ in tooling, control components, included spare parts and service scope. Compare item by item, not only the headline price.
What does PyroEquip need to quote a paper tube machine?
Tube inner diameter, wall thickness and length, daily output target, paper reel specification if known, and whether the machine will connect to other equipment.
Related equipment and resources
Sources
- Alibaba listing – big-size paper core tube machine for fireworks (accessed 2026-10-31)
- Made-in-China.com – YOVON CS-10 listing (accessed 2026-10-31)
- Tradewheel – YDF parallel paper tube machine (accessed 2026-10-31)
- Made-in-China.com – SAN automatic parallel paper core winder (accessed 2026-10-31)
Talk to PyroEquip
PyroEquip supplies production equipment to licensed fireworks manufacturers. Send your product list and output target for a project-specific quote.