Paper consumption keeps on growing

Dec 17, 2015 at 08:56 pm by Staff


No matter that newspapers and other print media are losing circulation, paper and board consumption is at record levels.

Production is steadily advancing despite continued decline in North America and Europe, according to a new study by RISI. Growth of 1.0 per cent in 2014 meant production reached 406.5 million tonnes, thanks to growth in tissue and packaging grades.

Statistics from the 2015 Annual Review of Global Pulp & Paper Statistics show China in top spot again for both demand and production of total paper and board, a position it has held since 2009, with the US remaining in second place.

China accounted for 25 per cent of world demand and 26 per cent of global production. "In terms of pulp production, the US remained the top producing country in the world with 48.4 million tonnes in 2014, with Canada second producing 17.0 million tonnes," Kevin Conley, Senior Economist of World Graphic Paper, says.

More information at www.risi.com/annualreview

Sections: Newsmedia industry

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