Newsprint Manufacturing in the US - Market Research Report (2013-2028)
New York, United States
Last Updated: November 2023
NAICS OD5757Revenue
$439.8m
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XX.Xm
Employees
982
Businesses
6
Wages
$XX.Xm
Newsprint Manufacturing in the US industry analysis
The industry produces newsprint, a type of paper packaged in long rolls for use in printing presses. Newspapers and advertisements are most commonly printed on newsprint paper, which is primarily composed of wood pulp. The shift to digital platforms has significantly affected the newsprint industry, with demand for traditional print media plummeting and COVID-19 accelerating the push toward digitalization. Trade tensions and tariffs, notably between the US and Canada, have impacted the industry, increasing costs and affecting imported newsprint availability, causing uncertainty for future operations. Alongside these challenges, companies have had to navigate supply chain disruptions and form flexible strategies amid global unpredictability. Ultimately, industry revenue will contract at a CAGR of 10.9% to $439.8 million over the five years to 2023, including a decline of 0.6% in 2023 alone. Similarly, profit will shrink to 4.5% in 2023, down from 5.4% in 2018.
Trends and Insights
- Digitalization impacts newsprint demand. The rapid shift towards digital media, enhanced by the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to decreased newsprint demand and the adoption of digital solutions in the industry.
- Since recycled paper is less expensive, the percentage of newsprint that’s almost completely recycled has grown. The proportion of newsprint that isn’t recycled has plunged because of regulations by local governments.
- The Southeast has a significant share of establishments because of its high population. More people mean more spending on print newspapers.
- Internal competition among newsprint manufacturers is high because the number of enterprises is low. Companies compete on price, quality and relationships with major newspapers.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2013-2028)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 10.9 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $439.8m in 2023.
Trends and Insights
Navigating the digital disruption wave
- The shift of readers to digital platforms has impacted the demand for traditional print media.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to decline over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Adopting the green shift towards sustainability and a circular economy
- Increasing consumer demand for sustainability is set to reshape the newsprint industry, pressuring manufacturers to adopt greener practices.
Biggest companies in the Newsprint Manufacturing in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2023 | Revenue ($m)
2023 | Profit ($m)
2023 | Profit Margin (%)
2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Packaging Corp Of America | 77.2 | 10.3 | 13.3 | |
Resolute Forest Products Inc. | 46.7 | 7.4 | 15.8 | |
Domtar Corp | 43.5 | 1.2 | 2.8 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Up to 40% recycled newsprint, 40% to 80% recycled newsprint and More than 80% recycled newsprint. Up to 40% recycled newsprint is the largest segment of the Newsprint Manufacturing in the US.
Trends and Insights
Many manufacturers use recycled paper
- Newspaper publishers are encouraged and often forced by governments to use recycled paper. Newspapers tend to contain many pages, so it's not in the public interest for publishers to cut down countless trees to give subscribers the news, encouraging recycling.
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Competitors
- There are no industries to display.
Complementors
- Printing in the US
- Quick Printing in the US
- Printing Services in the US
- Paper Mills in the US
International industries
- Paper Mills in Canada
- Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing in Germany
- Paperboard & Paper Product Manufacturing in Mexico
- Global Newspaper Publishing
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry produces newsprint, which is a type of paper that is packaged in long rolls for use in printing presses. Newspapers and advertisements are most commonly printed on newsprint paper, which is primarily composed of wood pulp.
What's included in this industry?
Forming pulp into newsprint sheetsEnsuring paper meets industry standardsPreparing and delivering newsprint productsAdhering to eco-friendly practices and regulationsCompanies
Packaging Corp Of AmericaResolute Forest Products Inc.Domtar CorpPurchase this report to view all 3 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
NEWSPRINTPULPCONICAL REFINERIndustry Code
NAICS 32212 - Newsprint Manufacturing in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Digitalization impacts newsprint demand. The rapid shift towards digital media, enhanced by the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to decreased newsprint demand and the adoption of d...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Employees, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Businesses, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Profit, including historical (2013-2023)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Since recycled paper is less expensive, the percentage of newsprint that’s almost completely recycled has grown. The proportion of newsprint that isn’t recycled has plunged b...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2023
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2023
- Major market segmentation in 2023
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The Southeast has a significant share of establishments because of its high population. More people mean more spending on print newspapers.
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2023
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2023
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Internal competition among newsprint manufacturers is high because the number of enterprises is low. Companies compete on price, quality and relationships with major newspape...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2018-2023
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Market share concentration is high because there are only a handful of enterprises. The industry's long-term decline and modest barriers to entry have encouraged consolidatio...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2019 through 2023
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2023
- Overview of Packaging Corp Of America's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of Resolute Forest Products Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of Domtar Corp's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Packaging Corp Of America, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Resolute Forest Products Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Domtar Corp, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Strict regulations can affect the industry by limiting the supply of materials. High compliance requirements increase operating costs for manufacturers.
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Profit margins heavily rely on market demand. Shifts in pricing dynamics and efficient cost management can greatly impact the profitability of newsprint manufacturing compani...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2016-2021)
- Industry Tax Structure (2016-2021)
- Income Statement (2016-2021)
- Balance Sheet (2016-2021)
- Liquidity Ratios (2016-2021)
- Coverage Ratios (2016-2021)
- Leverage Ratios (2016-2021)
- Operating Ratios (2016-2021)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Employee (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Employees per Establishment (2013-2028)
- Employees per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Average Wage (2013-2028)
- Wages/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- IVA/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Imports/Demand (2013-2028)
- Exports/Revenue (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2013-2028)
- IVA (2013-2028)
- Establishments (2013-2028)
- Enterprises (2013-2028)
- Employment (2013-2028)
- Exports (2013-2028)
- Imports (2013-2028)
- Wages (2013-2028)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Newsprint Manufacturing in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Newsprint Manufacturing in the US industry in United States is $439.8m in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Newsprint Manufacturing in the US industry in 2023?
There are 6 businesses in the Newsprint Manufacturing in the US industry in United States, which has declined at a CAGR of 5.6 % between 2018 and 2023.
Has the Newsprint Manufacturing in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Newsprint Manufacturing in the US industry in United States has been declining at a CAGR of 10.9 % between 2018 and 2023.
What is the forecast growth of the Newsprint Manufacturing in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Newsprint Manufacturing in the US industry in United States is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Newsprint Manufacturing in the US market in United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Newsprint Manufacturing market in United States are Packaging Corp Of America, Resolute Forest Products Inc. and Domtar Corp
What does the Newsprint Manufacturing in the US in United States include?
Forming pulp into newsprint sheets and Ensuring paper meets industry standards are part of the Newsprint Manufacturing in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Newsprint Manufacturing in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is Packaging Corp Of America.
How competitive is the Newsprint Manufacturing in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Newsprint Manufacturing in the US industry in United States.
