Would you be interested in finding out the results of a survey from across the globe that states which paper has the most demand in paper industry?
If yes, you just gained the right time, right place award!
World Paper Mill surveyed around 7800 people globally.
We asked them the exact question and gave 5 choices – Printing paper, Kraft paper, Tissue paper, Newsprint, and Cardboard.
And from the responses that were received from the audience, we found out that the most demand in paper industry was for Kraft paper and Printing paper as these both were ranked higher than the others.
To our surprise, the Duplex paper that was added by one of the audience gained third place in the survey of most demanded papers in the industry.
In this blog we are going to see:
Why Kraft and Printing papers are most demanded?
Some other important discoveries of the survey
Some unexpected results that came our way
Graphical representation of the survey results
Tips if you are planning to start paper manufacturing?
Why Kraft and Printing papers are most demanded?
We all know that kraft paper is known for its strength. It is used mainly for packaging.
The key benefit of kraft paper is that it is 100% eco-friendly.
Kraft paper has replaced the single-use plastic hugely over time.
It can be manufactured easily out of previously used papers and has no negative impact on the environment.
This factor has given attention to kraft paper worldwide and thus there is an increase in the demand for it.
On the other hand, printing papers have a huge variety to choose from.
Different types of printing papers are used for different purposes like newspapers, notebooks, magazines, catalogs, brochures, digital printings, copying, etc.
Printing papers has a business, commercial, as well as household needs.
Let us take a look at the printers. Certain printers can print well on their dedicated papers. These papers are manufactured only for that type of printers.
For example, Epson. Now Epson is the type of printer that will give the best results only when used with the Epson's Premium Glossy Photo Paper
It would print on other papers too, but the best quality was seen only on this paper.
Therefore, the printing papers have acquired a huge market in all its varieties of papers.
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Some other important discoveries of the survey
Initially, we added 5 options for users to select from.
However, we discovered that the Duplex Board was added by one of our users and it gained an ample amount of votes to secure the third position in the race.
Duplex board paper is a two-layered paperboard or cardboard sheet.
It is smooth and coated from the outer side and often comes as water-resistant.
Duplex boards are generally used to make thin boxes to carry lightweight articles like cigarettes, pharmaceuticals, etc.
We would say that Duplex boards are also one of the important items that have replaced the single-used plastics and are serving in the protection of the environment.
Some unexpected results that came our way while we were trying to figure out the most demand in Paper Industry
It came to us as an unforeseen outcome that the tissue papers were in the fourth position.
Honestly, we thought that tissue papers would score a good number as they are used regularly and almost are unreplaceable by any other thing.
However, the results are in front of you. We can conclude that the market for printing and kraft papers is more than tissue papers.
The Newsprint Papers, Cardboard, and A4 size papers are someones that still hold a position in the race.
Graphical representation of the survey results
From our survey, it was found that –
41% of paper manufacturers said that Kraft paper was the most demanded type of paper in the paper industry.
39% of paper mill professionals voted for the printing paper and said that printing paper gave them more business than any other type of paper.
16% of the paper mill owners are gaining business from the duplex board papers.
3% and 2% of them said that their business was acquired from the Tissue papers and Newsprint papers respectively.
Are you planning to start paper manufacturing?
If you are planning to start paper manufacturing and are confused about what type of paper should you manufacture, the results of this survey might just solve your queries.
From the above discussion, we found out that kraft paper and printing paper are ruling the paper industry. You can also opt-in for the duplex paper and tissue paper depending on your budget of investment.
So we suggest going with the business that fits well in your budget and also has a good demand in the market.
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