Paper Wholesaling in the US - Industry Market Research Report

In writing: Rising paper prices will increase per-unit revenue for operators, but hinder demand for paper products

Digitalization has deteriorated demand for traditional paper products. Demand for paper products has fallen as individuals, retailers, other wholesalers and corporate clients have adopted digital technology to perform tasks more efficiently and at a lower cost, reducing the need for paper. Moreover, as sales have moved online, wholesalers have been further cut out of the paper supply chain as more customers purchase directly from superstores and manufacturers. As the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the economy's movement away from paper, revenue will decline at a CAGR of 21.8% 4.3% to $5.6 billion over the five years to 2023, including a 18.1% decline in 2023.

Paper wholesalers purchase bulk writing paper from manufacturers, generally in rolls for further processing, and distribute them to other manufacturing industries, publishers and commercial printers. Wholesalers provide a service for paper manufacturers and users of paper products and charge a mark-up on all goods distributed.

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's key players and their market shares.