Overview of the office stationery and supplies B2B market in the US
Office stationery and supplies are primarily created by plastic or paper and the excessive use of paper resulting in deforestation. Also, plastic is non-biodegradable and emits poisonous gases into the environment. This will subsequently drive the demand for green products and our market research study has identified this preference for green products as one of the primary factors driving the growth of the office stationery and supplies B2B market in the US. With the growing preference, the vendors are focusing on offering eco-friendly and green stationery and office supply products. Retailers such as Wal-Mart Stores and Costco Wholesale Corporation are also concentrating on offering green office supplies. 3M is a major manufacturer offering green office supply items such as Post-It Super Sticky Notes. With the introduction of green products, the office stationery, and supplies B2B market in the US will witness considerable growth in the coming years. Our market research analysts have estimated that the market will register a revenue of more than USD 88 billion by 2021.
Leading vendors in the office stationery and supplies B2B market are promoting and advertising their products on popular social media websites such as Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube. Social media campaigning and digital marketing tools increase product visibility and expand the market presence of the vendors. Key players in the office stationery and supplies B2B market in the US are offering products through company-owned web portals and third-party e-retailing websites and are also focusing on omnichannel marketing channels.
Competitive landscape and key vendors
The office stationery and supplies B2B market in the US is significantly fragmented owing to the presence of several international and regional vendors. Vendors in the B2B office supplies and stationery market are competing intensely in terms of product offerings and geographical presence. To increase their market presence, the vendors are investing heavily in omnichannel marketing and online marketing activities.
Some of the leading vendors in the market are
- Costco Wholesale Corporation
- Office Depot
- Staples
- Target
- Wal-Mart Stores
The other prominent vendors in the market are 3M, Alibaba Group, Amazon.com, Best Buy, and FedEx.
Segmentation by product and analysis of the office stationery and supplies B2B market in the US
- Paper products
- Desk supplies
- Stationery and mailing supplies
- Computer and printer supplies
- Filing supplies
- Binding supplies
- Time tracking supplies
- Hanging supplies
- Identification supplies
Paper products are the most commonly used office stationery and supplies. However, due to increased automation and growing digitization, the demand for paper products is declining marginally. Moreover, the growing environmental constraints and stringent government rules and regulations is also reducing the sales of paper products in the B2B office supplies and stationery market.
Segmentation by distribution channel and analysis of the office stationery and supplies B2B market in the US
Consumers prefer the offline distribution channel to purchase stationery goods since they wish to examine the office stationaries and supplies and analyze their quality before making purchases. According to our analysis, retail outlets such as specialty stores, department stores, hypermarkets, and supermarkets will be the major revenue contributor to the growth of the B2B office supplies and stationery market throughout the next few years.
Key questions answered in the report include
- What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
- What are the key factors driving the office stationery and supplies B2B market in the US?
- What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the office stationery and supplies B2B market in the US?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in the office stationery and supplies B2B market in the US?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the office stationery and supplies B2B market in the US?
- Trending factors influencing the market shares of the US.
- What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the office stationery and supplies B2B market in the US?
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PART 01: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PART 02: SCOPE OF THE REPORT
PART 03: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
PART 04: INTRODUCTION
PART 05: MARKET LANDSCAPE
- Office stationery and supplies B2B market in the US
- Five forces analysis
PART 06: MARKET SEGMENTATION BY PRODUCT
- Office stationery and supplies B2B market in the US by product
- Comparison by product
- Paper products
- Desk supplies
- Filing supplies
- Stationery and mailing supplies
- Computer and printer supplies
- Time tracking supplies
- Binding supplies
- Hanging supplies
- Identification supplies
- Market opportunity by product
PART 07: MARKET SEGMENTATION BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
- Office stationery and supplies B2B market in the US by distribution channel
- Comparison by distribution channel
- Offline distribution channel
- Online distribution channel
- Market opportunity by distribution channel
PART 08: DECISION FRAMEWORK
PART 09: DRIVERS AND CHALLENGES
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
PART 10: MARKET TRENDS
- Digital marketing and social media campaigns
- Mergers and acquisitions leading to business expansions
PART 11: VENDOR LANDSCAPE
PART 12: VENDOR ANALYSIS
- Vendor overview
- Costco Wholesale Corporation
- Office Depot
- Staples
- Target
- Wal-Mart Stores
- Other prominent vendors
PART 13: APPENDIX
Research Framework
Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The analysts have presented the various facets of the market with a particular focus on identifying the key industry influencers. The data thus presented is comprehensive, reliable, and the result of extensive research, both primary and secondary.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Primary sources
- Manufacturers and suppliers
- Channel partners
- Industry experts
- Strategic decision makers
Secondary sources
- Industry journals and periodicals
- Government data
- Financial reports of key industry players
- Historical data
- Press releases
DATA ANALYSIS
Data Synthesis
- Collation of data
- Estimation of key figures
- Analysis of derived insights
Data Validation
- Triangulation with data models
- Reference against proprietary databases
- Corroboration with industry experts
REPORT WRITING
Qualitative
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
- Market trends
- Five forces analysis
Quantitative
- Market size and forecast
- Market segmentation
- Geographical insights
- Competitive landscape