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Newsprint Manufacturing in the US Industry Data and Analysis
The shift to digital platforms has deteriorated the position of the Newsprint Manufacturing industry over the past two decades, with demand for traditional print media like newspapers and printed advertisements plummeting and COVID-19 accelerating the push toward digitalization. In addition to these structural changes, 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. Although industry revenue is forecast to increase at a CAGR of 1.9% because of a partial recovery in 2021 and 2022 from a sharp downturn during the pandemic, newsprint manufacturing is on a permanent downward trajectory. In 2025, industry revenue is expected to fall 6.1% to $522.1 million, although cost-cutting measures and an emphasis on automation have kept profitability afloat even as the industry’s position has eroded.Newsprint manufacturing is experiencing a profound shift toward sustainability because of rising environmental concerns and more rigorous regulatory requirements. Companies are implementing sustainable forestry standards and embracing eco-friendly production methods, using advanced technologies to lower energy usage and enhance waste management practices. This industry-wide transformation is closely tied to the circular economy, marked by a strong move toward increasing the use of recycled fiber while reducing reliance on virgin materials. Growing consumer demand for sustainable products further accelerates these efforts, compelling manufacturers to innovate in order to deliver greener solutions. With sustainability becoming an essential market expectation as well as a compliance requirement, newsprint producers are rethinking their processes to align with evolving regulations and customer preferences.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released September 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States operates under the NAICS industry code OD5757. 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. Related terms covered in the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States include newsprint, pulp and conical refiner.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States include Up to 40% recycled newsprint, 40% to 80% recycled newsprint and More than 80% recycled newsprint.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States include Domtar Corp and Packaging Corp Of America.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States in 2026?
The market size of the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States is $522.1m in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States in 2025?
There are 7 businesses in the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.1 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States is likely to be significantly impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States is likely to be impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
Has the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States has been growing at a CAGR of 1.9 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States are Domtar Corp and Packaging Corp Of America
What does the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States include?
Forming pulp into newsprint sheets and Ensuring paper meets industry standards are part of the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The company holding the most market share in the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States is Domtar Corp.
How competitive is the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Newsprint Manufacturing industry in the United States.
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