Paper Stationery Manufacturing in the UK - Industry Research Report

Staying stationary: A drop in the printing and stationery store markets is constraining revenue growth in 2023-24

Over the five years through 2023-24, the paper stationery manufacturing industry is expected to contract at a compound annual rate of 3.2% to £370.3 million. Manufacturers have faced intense external competition from electronic communication, data transfer and storage applications. Weak economic conditions have coincided with businesses and households reducing spending on stationery products as consumers increasingly use digital notebooks and email. However, many retailers have reported rising luxury notebooks and diary sales, partially mitigating poor revenue performance across other product segments. Surprisingly, enterprise numbers have expanded, driven by niche downstream market opportunities.

Companies in this industry manufacture paper stationery products bought by the commercial, educational and household markets, including ready-to-use office paper, envelopes, folders, binders, diaries and manifold business forms. This industry does not include the manufacture of desk accessories.

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.