Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing in the US

Future doesn't look so great on paper

Low population growth and intense import competition means this industry continues to decline; any future growth is likely to come from overseas markets or from domestic pricing increases. Those operators that have greater product differentiation will fair better than those with homogeneous products.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in converting purchased sanitary paper stock or wadding into sanitary paper products, such as facial tissues and handkerchiefs, table napkins, toilet paper, towels, disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, and tampons. The Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing industry acquires its raw materials (such as pulp and bulk paper) from paper manufacturers and pulp mills. It also purchases flexible packaging to store its products from plastics producers. The products made include tissues, towels, paper-based hygiene products such as diapers, sanitary napkins etc. Such products are sold mainly to grocery wholesalers and retailers. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.