NAICS 42413 - Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of kraft wrapping and other coarse paper, paperboard, converted paper (except stationery and office supplies), and/or related disposable plastics products.
Industry trends:
NAICS 42413, Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers, has experienced several qualitative trends as the industry adapts to evolving market dynamics. One notable trend is the increased emphasis on sustainability and environmentally friendly products. There is a growing demand for recycled and biodegradable paper products driven by consumer awareness and regulatory pressures, pushing wholesalers to diversify their product offerings and partner with eco-conscious suppliers.
Digital transformation is another significant trend impacting the sector. Wholesalers are investing in advanced inventory management systems, e-commerce platforms, and data analytics to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and improve supply chain transparency. Automation, AI, and machine learning are also being adopted to optimize logistics and forecast demand more accurately.
In terms of forecasts, the near future is expected to see continued growth in e-commerce-driven distribution channels as businesses increasingly prefer online procurement for its convenience and efficiency. Additionally, the push towards sustainable practices will likely result in further innovation and expansion of green product lines. Economic uncertainties, however, may pose challenges, prompting wholesalers to be more agile and resilient in managing their inventories and supply chains.
This industry is comprised of:
Bags, paper and disposable plastics, merchant wholesalers
Boxes, paperboard and disposable plastics, merchant wholesalers
Cardboard products merchant wholesalers
Cartons, paper and paperboard, merchant wholesalers
Closures, paper and disposable plastics, merchant wholesalers
Containers, paper and disposable plastics, merchant wholesalers
Converted paper (except stationery and office supplies) merchant wholesalers
Cups, paper and disposable plastics, merchant wholesalers
Diapers, paper, merchant wholesalers
Dishes, paper and disposable plastics, merchant wholesalers
Disposable plastics products (e.g., boxes, cups, cutlery, dishes, sanitary food containers) merchant wholesalers
Eating utensils, disposable plastics, merchant wholesalers
Facial tissue merchant wholesalers
Fiber cans and drums merchant wholesalers
Filter papers merchant wholesalers
Gummed tapes (except cellophane) merchant wholesalers
Industrial supplies, disposable plastics, paper, merchant wholesalers
Knives, disposable plastics, merchant wholesalers
Napkins, paper, merchant wholesalers
Paper (except office supplies, printing paper, stationery, writing paper) merchant wholesalers
Paper bags merchant wholesalers
Paperboard and paperboard products (except office supplies) merchant wholesalers
Personal sanitary paper products merchant wholesalers
Plastics bags merchant wholesalers
Plastics foam products, disposable (except packaging, packing), merchant wholesalers
Pressed and molded pulp goods (e.g., egg cartons, shipping supplies) merchant wholesalers
Sacks, paper, merchant wholesalers
Sanitary food containers (e.g., disposable plastics, paper, paperboard) merchant wholesalers
Sanitary paper products merchant wholesalers
Shipping supplies, paper and disposable plastics, merchant wholesalers
Shopping bags, paper and plastics, merchant wholesalers
Tableware, disposable, merchant wholesalers
Tissue paper, toilet and facial, merchant wholesalers
Toilet tissue merchant wholesalers
Waxed paper merchant wholesalers
Wrapping paper (except giftwrap) merchant wholesalers
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