Art & Office Supply Manufacturing in the US - Industry Market Research Report

Out of ink: Falling demand will likely lead to downsizing and industry consolidation

Companies in the Art and Office Supply Manufacturing industry manufacture a range of art and office supplies, including pens, pencils, staplers and marking devices. Overall, the industry has contended with stark challenges. For instance, businesses across the United States have moved toward conducting operations online, so they require fewer industry products. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated this trend as work-from-home policies necessitated the use of digital alternatives. Overall, industry revenue has been declining at an annualized 4.1% over the past five years, and is expected to reach $3.0 billion while entering 2023. This includes a drop of 0.1% in 2023 alone, as the decline slows due to the end of pandemic-related disruptions, but the trend of digitizing business will likely continue to hamper the industry.

Operators in the Art and Office Supply Manufacturing industry purchase ink, wood, plastics and other materials to manufacture a range of art and office supplies. Industry products include pens, pencils, art goods, staplers, marking devices and carbon paper. Customers include businesses, consumers, wholesalers and office supply retailers.

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.