Paper Mills in the US - Industry Research Report

Reamed out: Rising foreign competition is hindering the industry

The Paper Mills industry, which produces a range of communication papers and personal care products, has contended with many obstacles to success. Rising foreign competition from industry frontrunners and developing economies – which can produce and export at lower costs – plus a persistent decline in downstream demand for paper and paper products have hindered the industry in recent years. Due to these ongoing factors, industry-wide revenue shrunk at a CAGR of 4% to $36.1 billion over the past five years, including a decrease of 0.2% in 2023 even as the economy recovers from the pandemic.

The Paper Mills industry manufactures paper in paper mills from pulp, a fibrous material derived from wood. Mill operators may manufacture their own pulp or purchase it. Industry products include paper rolls and reams, including printing and writing paper, newsprint, packaging material and household papers. These products are sold in bulk to individual consumers, businesses and downstream manufacturers that may further convert the industry’s products into specialty paper products.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.