Printing and Writing Paper Market by Type and Geography - Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026

The printing and writing paper market share is expected to increase to USD 7.92 billion from 2021 to 2026, and the market's growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 1.76%.

This printing and writing paper market research report provides valuable insights on the post COVID-19 impact on the market, which will help companies evaluate their business approaches. Furthermore, this report extensively covers printing and writing paper market segmentations by type (printing paper and writing paper) and geography (APAC, Europe, North America, South America, and Middle East and Africa). The printing and writing paper market report also offers information on several market vendors, including 3M Co., Asia Symbol Shandong Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd., Domtar Corp., InterlogChile, International Paper Co., ITC Ltd., Legion Paper, Marusumi Paper Co. Ltd., Monadnock Paper Mills Inc., Mondi plc, Neenah Inc., Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd., PG Paper Co. Ltd., PT. Indah Kiat Pulp and Paper Tbk, Sappi Ltd., Shulman Paper Co. Inc., Stora Enso Oyj, Suzano SA, UPM Kymmene Corp., and WestCoast Paper Mills Ltd. among others.

What will the Printing and Writing Paper Market Size be During the Forecast Period?

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Printing and Writing Paper Market: Key Drivers, Trends, and Challenges

Based on our research output, there has been a positive impact on the market growth during and post COVID-19 era. The emergence of various types of printing and writing paper is notably driving the printing and writing paper market growth, although factors such as the increasing number of digital platforms across the world may impede the market growth. Our research analysts have studied the historical data and deduced the key market drivers and the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the printing and writing paper industry. The holistic analysis of the drivers will help in deducing end goals and refining marketing strategies to gain a competitive edge.

Key Printing and Writing Paper Market Driver

The emergence of various types of printing and writing paper is one of the key drivers fueling the printing and writing paper market growth. There are various types of printing and writing paper available such as:

• Coated mechanical paper is made using the mechanical pulping process. Additives are added during the process to improve the appearance and printing surface of the paper. Coated mechanical paper is used to make products for magazines, catalogs, and pamphlets. 
• Coated freesheet paper is made using a chemical pulping process. Clay is added to the production process as an additive to increase paper quality and the printing process and can be used to make products such as books, high-quality posters, magazines, and catalogs. 
• Uncoated mechanical paper is made from pulp that is produced through mechanical processes. It is softer and materially weaker than uncoated freesheet paper. Key products made from uncoated mechanical paper are newsprint, newspaper inserts, directories, and paperback books. 

Such various types of available printing and writing paper will drive the printing and writing paper market growth during the forecast period.

Key Printing and Writing Paper Market Trend

• Increasing demand for handmade paper is one of the key printing and writing paper market trends supporting the market growth.
• Handmade paper is made from 100% recycled products and is environment-friendly. Writing and printing paper made from waste products such as cotton rags offers tremendous business opportunities.
• Growing environmental concerns regarding the use of wood and wood products for making printing and writing paper is driving the adoption of handmade paper products such as printing and writing paper. 
• The process of making handmade paper uses less energy, water, and chemicals as this paper is made from recycled fibers. This process produces less waste than the chemical and mechanical papermaking processes and causes less water and air pollution. 
• Handmade paper eliminates the need for cutting down trees as it is made from waste products and conserves natural resources, saves energy, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Thus, the environmental benefits of using handmade paper are likely to have a positive impact on the global printing and writing paper market during the forecast period. 

Key Printing and Writing Paper Market Challenge

• The increasing number of digital platforms across the world is one of the key factors challenging the printing and writing paper market growth.
• Digitization has adversely impacted the demand for traditional paper and printing supplies such as printing and writing paper.
• With the advent of technologies such as cloud services that enable employees to store and transfer documents virtually, the demand for printing and writing products has further reduced. 
• Digital gadgets are more convenient, faster, and efficient in storing, editing, and transferring files and data compared with the traditional way of writing and storing data on papers.
• People are increasingly using software such as Microsoft Office, which includes Outlook, OneDrive, and others, especially at offices where printing and writing paper play a key role. This software is built to help people draft and share information, content, and files, host meetings, and others. This, in turn, will challenge the printing and writing paper market growth during the forecast period.

This printing and writing paper market analysis report also provides detailed information on other upcoming trends and challenges that will have a far-reaching effect on the market growth. The actionable insights on the trends and challenges will help companies evaluate and develop growth strategies for 2022-2026.

Parent Market Analysis

Technavio categorizes the global printing and writing paper market as a part of the global office services and supplies market. Our research report has extensively covered external factors influencing the parent market growth potential in the coming years, which will determine the levels of growth of the printing and writing paper market during the forecast period.

Who are the Major Printing and Writing Paper Market Vendors?

The report analyzes the market's competitive landscape and offers information on several market vendors, including:

• 3M Co.
• Asia Symbol Shandong Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd.
• Domtar Corp.
• InterlogChile
• International Paper Co.
• ITC Ltd.
• Legion Paper
• Marusumi Paper Co. Ltd.
• Monadnock Paper Mills Inc.
• Mondi plc
• Neenah Inc.
• Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.
• PG Paper Co. Ltd.
• PT. Indah Kiat Pulp and Paper Tbk
• Sappi Ltd.
• Shulman Paper Co. Inc.
• Stora Enso Oyj
• Suzano SA
• UPM Kymmene Corp.
• WestCoast Paper Mills Ltd.

This statistical study of the printing and writing paper market encompasses successful business strategies deployed by the key vendors. The printing and writing paper market is fragmented and the vendors are deploying organic and inorganic growth strategies to compete in the market.

Product Insights and News

• 3M.com - The company offers printing and writing paper products to support the paper and printing industries.
• Internationalpaper.com - The company offers printing and writing paper used in home offices and businesses, under the brand names Hammermill, Chamex, Rey, and Svetocopy.
• Itcportal.com - The company offers printing and writing paper that are dense and lightweight, that are suitable to be used in high speed machines.

To make the most of the opportunities and recover from post COVID-19 impact, market vendors should focus more on the growth prospects in the fast-growing segments, while maintaining their positions in the slow-growing segments.

The printing and writing paper market forecast report offers in-depth insights into key vendor profiles. The profiles include information on the production, sustainability, and prospects of the leading companies.

Printing and Writing Paper Market Value Chain Analysis

Our report provides extensive information on the value chain analysis for the printing and writing paper market, which vendors can leverage to gain a competitive advantage during the forecast period. The end-to-end understanding of the value chain is essential in profit margin optimization and evaluation of business strategies. The data available in our value chain analysis segment can help vendors drive costs and enhance customer services during the forecast period.

Which are the Key Regions for Printing and Writing Paper Market?

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61% of the market's growth will originate from APAC during the forecast period. China, India, and Japan are the key markets for the printing and writing paper market in APAC. Market growth in this region will be faster than the growth of the market in other regions.

Various types of printing and writing paper, including uncoated freesheet paper and uncoated mechanical paper, are used for making products such as books, high-quality posters, magazines, and catalogs, which will facilitate the printing and writing paper market growth in APAC over the forecast period. This market research report entails detailed information on the competitive intelligence, marketing gaps, and regional opportunities in store for vendors, which will assist in creating efficient business plans.

COVID Impact and Recovery Analysis

The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the growth of the regional market. However, the easing of lockdown restrictions in different countries, including India, Japan, and China, and the emphasis on restarting the operations of essential businesses have led to a gradual recovery of the regional paper industry since 2021. Such initiatives are anticipated to drive the printing and writing paper market growth during the forecast period.

What are the Revenue-generating Type Segments in the Printing and Writing Paper Market?

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The printing and writing paper market share growth by the printing paper segment will be significant during the forecast period. Globally, the demand for printing papers is being driven by the rising demand for printed book covers, magazines, and catalogs. The growing demand for personal catalogs is increasing the demand for printing papers. Moreover, retailers are increasingly opting for multichannel marketing to connect with customers and increase sales, which requires mailing printed catalogs. Such factors of printing paper will drive the printing and writing paper market growth during the forecast period.

This report provides an accurate prediction of the contribution of all the segments to the growth of the printing and writing paper market size and actionable market insights on post COVID-19 impact on each segment.

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What are the Key Data Covered in this Printing and Writing Paper Market Report?

• CAGR of the market during the forecast period 2022-2026
• Detailed information on factors that will drive printing and writing paper market growth during the next five years
• Precise estimation of the printing and writing paper market size and its contribution to the parent market
• Accurate predictions on upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
• The growth of the printing and writing paper industry across APAC, Europe, North America, South America, and Middle East and Africa
• A thorough analysis of the market's competitive landscape and detailed information on vendors
• Comprehensive details of factors that will challenge the growth of printing and writing paper market vendors

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