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2025 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Paperboard Mills


Market Size & Industry Statistics

The total U.S. industry market size for Paperboard Mills: Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders. In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size.

Investors, banks, and business executives use growth rates and industry trends to understand the market outlook and opportunity.

Paperboard Mills market size 2025
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Market Size
(Total Sales/Revenue)


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Total Firms
Total Employees
Average Revenue Per Firm
Average Employees Per Firm
Average Revenue Per Employee
Statistics Source: U.S. Census, AnythingResearch Analysis of Federal Data



Market Forecast

Market forecasts show the long term industry outlook and future growth trends. The following extended five-year forecast projects both short-term and long-term trends.



Paperboard Mills market forecast 2024-2028


Forecast / Industry Outlook 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Market Forecast ($ millions)
Projected Industry Growth Rate (%)
Source: AnythingResearch Economic Analysis

Industry Insights

Major trends affect the Paperboard Mills industry include:
  1. Increased recycling and use of sustainable materials
  2. Growth in e-commerce boosting demand for packaging
  3. Shift towards lightweight and cost-effective packaging solutions
  4. Expansion of digital printing technologies
  5. Regulatory pressure for environmentally friendly practices
  6. Consumer preference for eco-friendly packaging
  7. Globalization leading to increased competition
  8. Volatility in raw material prices
  9. Technological advancements in production processes
  10. Increased use of bio-based coatings
  11. Impact of COVID-19 on supply chains and production continuity


U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State

Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.

U.S. map by state

Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.

Industry Average Percent of Sales
(Industry Benchmark)
Total Revenue

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Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit

Operating Expenses
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity
Repairs
Rent paid on business property
Charitable Contributions
Depletion
Domestic production activities deduction
Advertising
Compensation of officers
Salaries and wages
Employee benefit programs
Taxes and Licenses
Bad Debts
Depreciation
Amortization
Other Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit
Net Income
 
Source: AnythingResearch Analysis of U.S. federal statistics




Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Paperboard Mills company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.

Profitability & Valuation RatiosIndustry Average
Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Paperboard Mills industry is performing.
Profit Margin
Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues.
Return on Equity (ROE)
Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings).
Return on Assets (ROA)
Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Paperboard Mills measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets.


Liquidity RatiosIndustry Average
Bankers and suppliers use liquidity to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability.
Current Ratio
Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months.
Quick Ratio (Acid Test)
Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories.


Efficiency Ratios - Key Performance IndicatorsIndustry Average
Measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented.
Receivables Turnover Ratio
If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections.
Average Collection Period
Based on the Receivables Turnover, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover
Inventory Turnover
A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort.
Fixed-Asset Turnover
Generally, higher is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue.



Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees

Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom Quartile Average (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations 4%

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General and Operations Managers1%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 15%
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 12%
Industrial Machinery Installation, Repair, and Maintenance Workers 10%
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 7%
Production Occupations 54%
Other Production Occupations 44%
Miscellaneous Production Workers 33%
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 27%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 10%
Material Moving Workers 9%
Laborers and Material Movers 6%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics


Paperboard Mills Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]

The most influential companies in the Paperboard Mills industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Paperboard Mills industry and adjacent sectors:

Market Leaders:
Direct Competitors

Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry
Market leaders:
Diversified Competitors

Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries
Innovators:
Direct Competitors

Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry.
Innovators:
Diversified Competitors

Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Paperboard Mills industry.
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IncFact


Latest Industry News

  • Paper packaging giant Cascades to shut down Niagara Falls plant - Cascades Inc., one of the world's largest paper-products and packaging manufacturers, is shutting down a containerboard packaging facility in Niagara Falls in early October, laying off its entire workforce at the Packard Road plant. (07/08/2025)
  • This 19-year-old is working in Wisconsin’s paper industry. Here’s how the industry is encouraging more women to join - Ashman is also one of the first recipients of the Women in Forest Products Scholarship, aimed at encouraging more women to pursue careers in the paper and forest products industry, as Wisconsin looks to add more women working in its forest products and paper industry. (07/08/2025)
  • Best paper stocks to buy today, 7 July, recommended by NeoTrader's Raja Venkatraman - The policy shift is already reflecting in stock performance, with several paper stocks rallying 10-35% in anticipation of improved domestic competitiveness. Capacity expansion: Companies such as JK Paper and Tamil Nadu Newsprint are investing in capacity upgrades to meet growing domestic demand. (07/07/2025)
  • Metsä Board Oyj: Inside information, profit warning: Metsä Board's comparable operating result for April-June 2025 is clearly negative - Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, estimated in its interim report for January-March 2025, published on April 29, 2025, that the company's comparable operating result for April-June 2025 to be weaker than in January-March 2025. The comparable operating result for January-March 2025 was 23 million euros. (07/07/2025)
  • India to introduce new quality control order for imported paper - According to Rohit Pandit, secretary general of the Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA), “Indian consumers deserve quality products, whether manufactured domestically or imported. QCOs ensure the supply of quality products to Indian consumers, prevent unfair trade practices and check the import of substandard products into the country.” (07/07/2025)
  • Packaging Corp. of America to acquire two Greif production centers in Massillon - Illinois-based Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is buying two Greif production facilities in Massillon as part of a $1.8 billion acquisition. (07/02/2025)
  • PCA to acquire Greif’s containerboard business in $1.8B deal - The acquisition includes two containerboard mills with about 800,000 tons of production capacity as well as sheet feeder and corrugated sites across the U.S. (07/02/2025)
  • Nifty, Sensex Under Pressure, Broader Market Stable – Wednesday Market Report - On Wednesday, 1809 stocks advanced, 2205 declined and 158 remained unchanged on Bombay Stock Exchange with advance decline ratio of 0.82 indicating a negative closing in the broader market, as foreign portfolio investors continues to remain positive. (07/02/2025)
  • Astron Paper Board Mill Ltd. - Moneycontrol - Astron Paper & Board Mill Ltdhas informed BSE that the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company is scheduled on 29/05/2025 ,inter alia,... 21 May, 2025 | 03:47pm • Source: BSE (06/30/2025)
  • Greif to close LA paperboard mill - Greif has announced plans to close its paperboard mill in Los Angeles, a move that will end the company's coated paperboard production on the West Coast. Late last week, Delaware, Ohio-based packaging company Greif Inc. announced plans to permanently close ... (05/06/2025)




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