NAICS 322121 - Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing paper (except newsprint and uncoated groundwood paper) from pulp. These establishments may manufacture or purchase pulp. In addition, the establishments may also convert the paper they make.
Industry trends:
The paper (except newspaper) mills industry, classified under NAICS 322121, has been undergoing significant qualitative changes driven by sustainability trends and digital transformation. One of the most notable trends is the increasing emphasis on sustainable and eco-friendly production processes. Companies are investing heavily in recycling technologies and reducing carbon emissions, driven by consumer preferences for green products and stringent environmental regulations. The rise of digital media has shifted demand away from traditional paper products towards specialized and high-value papers, such as packaging materials and hygiene products.
In terms of forecasts, the next few years are expected to see continued consolidation within the industry as larger firms acquire smaller competitors to achieve economies of scale. Technological advancements in automation and smart manufacturing will likely play a crucial role in increasing operational efficiency and reducing costs. There is also expected growth in niche markets such as specialty papers and paperboard packaging due to the booming e-commerce sector. Overall, companies that innovate in sustainable practices and diversify their product portfolios are likely to succeed in this evolving landscape.
This industry is comprised of:
Absorbent paper stock manufacturing
Asphalt paper made in paper mills
Bond paper made in paper mills
Book paper, coated, made in paper mills
Bristols paper stock manufacturing
Building paper stock manufacturing
Cigarette paper made in paper mills
Construction paper, school and art, made in paper mills
Cotton fiber paper stock manufacturing
Diapers, disposable, made in paper mills
Facial tissues made in paper mills
Felts, asphalt, made in paper mills
Glassine wrapping paper made in paper mills
Groundwood paper, coated, laminated, or treated in paper mills
Groundwood paper, coated, made in paper mills
Kraft paper stock manufacturing
Looseleaf fillers and paper made in paper mills
Napkins, table, made in paper mills
Office paper (e.g., computer printer, photocopy, plain paper) made in paper mills
Paper (except newsprint, uncoated groundwood) manufacturing
Paper (except newsprint, uncoated groundwood) products made in paper mills
Paper (except newsprint, uncoated groundwood), coated, laminated or treated, made in paper mills
Paper mills (except newsprint, uncoated groundwood paper mills)
Paper stock for conversion into paper products (e.g., bag and sack stock, envelope stock, tissue stock, wallpaper stock) manufacturing
Paper towels made in paper mills
Paper, asphalt, made in paper mills
Pulp and paper (except groundwood, newsprint) combined manufacturing
Pulp mills producing paper (except groundwood, newsprint)
Sanitary napkins and tampons made in paper mills
Sanitary paper products (except newsprint, uncoated groundwood) made in paper mills
Sanitary paper stock manufacturing
Sanitary products made in paper mills
Saturated felts made in paper mills
Sheathing paper (except newsprint, uncoated groundwood) made in paper mills
Tablets (e.g., memo, note, writing) made in paper mills
Tar paper, building and roofing, made in paper mills
Tissue paper stock manufacturing
Toilet paper made in paper mills
Towels, paper, made in paper mills
Writing paper made in paper mills
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