Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers Industry Research

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Wholesale Trade Sector Details

The Wholesale Trade sector includes businesses involved in the exchange of the products of agriculture, mining, and manufacturing.

Related Industries

Market Size and Forecast for Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers

Forecast	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016
Market Forecast ($ billions)	Data provided in industry report

Five-year projections show growth trends in industry sales and revenues. This economic model is based on short- and long-term trends. The industry size is determined by total revenue generated within the industry from all products and services. Growth and decline in the industry shows the total opportunity for companies. The Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers industry report reveals both the historical trends and five-year forecast, calculated by Pell Research's econometric models. The market share, measured in billions of dollars, includes both public and private companies. Use this information to identify industry trends and predict future growth patterns.

Geographic Share by State in the US

Market by State

The historical market size by state shows how large the local opportunity is, and how many companies are located in the region. Growth rates by state are affected by the regional economic conditions. View data by state to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for companies in the Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers industry in the United States.

Northeast Region

Industry conditions in the Northeast show competitive trends specific to this region compared to individual states and the national average.

Market Size ($ millions)	2006	2007	2008	2009	2011
Maine	Data provided in industry report
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Jersey
New Hampshire
New York
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont

Midwest Region

Learn how companies are performing in each state within the midwest. The data reflect total sales from firms located in this area.

Market Size ($ millions)	2006	2007	2008	2009	2011
Illinois	Data provided in industry report
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
Ohio
South Dakota
Wisconsin

Southern Region

In the South, see total Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers sales for companies located in each state.

Market Size ($ millions)	2006	2007	2008	2009	2011
Arkansas	Data provided in industry report
Delaware
District of Columbia
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Mississippi
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia

Western Region

Market Size ($ millions)	2006	2007	2008	2009	2011
Arizona	Data provided in industry report
California
Colorado
Hawaii
Idaho
Montana
New Mexico
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Wyoming

Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics) for Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers

Pell Research has analyzed Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers financial statements to determine the industry average forces:

• Cost of goods sold
• Compensation of officers
• Salaries and wages
• Employee benefit programs
• Rent paid
• Advertising and marketing budgets

The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies included).

Products and Services Breakdown

Description	Revenue ($ millions)
Industry Total
Household And Lawn Furniture
Office And Business Furniture
Flooring And Floor Coverings
Miscellaneous Home Furnishings
Photographic Equipment And Supplies
Office Equipment, Excluding Computers
Typewriters
Calculators
Copiers And Copier Parts And Equipment
Dictating, Transcribing, And Recording Machines
Mailing, Letter Handling, And Addressing Machines
New Computer Equipment
Computers
Computer Storage Devices
Computer Printers
Other Computer Peripheral Equipment
Packaged Computer Software
Restaurant And Hotel Equipment And Supplies
Store Machines And Equipment
Surgical, Medical, And Hospital Supplies
Religious And School Supplies
Miscellaneous Professional Equipment And Supplies
Drafting Instruments And Supplies
Flat Iron And Steel Products
Iron And Steel Wire And Wire Products
Wire Rope, Strand, Strapping, And Reinforcement Mesh
Copper And Brass
Aluminum Shapes And Forms
Electrical Apparatus And Equipment
Electric Household Appliances
Televisions
Radios, Stereos, Tape Players, And CD Players
Vcrs, Video Cameras, Digital Video Disc ( DVD) Players
Other Electric Household Appliances
Electronic Parts And Equipment
Communications Equipment And Supplies
Hardware
Plumbing And Hydronic Heating Equipment
General-Purpose Industrial Machinery
Materials Handling Machinery, Equipment, And Parts
Other Industrial Machinery, Equipment, And Parts
Industrial Containers And Supplies
Abrasives, Strapping, Tape, And Inks
Janitorial Equipment And Supplies
Laundry And Dry-Cleaning Equipment And Supplies
Sporting And Recreational Goods And Supplies
Toys And Hobby Goods And Supplies
Nonferrous Metal Scrap
Aluminum Scrap
Recyclable Paper And Paperboard
Recyclable Materials
Recyclable Plastics
Miscellaneous Durable Goods
Safety Equipment
Printing And Writing Paper
Newsprint
Fine Roll Paper
Other Printing And Writing Paper
Office Paper, Office Supplies, Greeting Cards, And Labels
Business Forms
Office And Consumer Paper, Including Stationery
Inked Ribbons, Pens, And Pencils
Toner And Toner Cartridges
Greeting Cards
Other Office Supplies
Paper And Plastic Products
Cardboard Boxes
Paper Dishes, Cups, And Napkins
Industrial Paper And Plastic
Disposable Plastic Boxes, Containers, Cups, Dishes
Other Paper And Plastic Products
Pharmaceuticals
Men's And Boys' Clothing
Women's, Misses', And Girls' Clothing
Other Women's, Misses', And Girls' Clothing
Packaged Frozen Food
Frozen Fish And Seafood Products
Frozen Vegetables
Frozen Fruits And Fruit Juices
Frozen Meat Products
Frozen Poultry Products
Dairy Products
Cheese
Poultry And Poultry Products
Confectioneries
Candy
Other Confectioneries
Fresh Meat And Meat Products
Beef Not Slaughtered On Location
Fresh Fruits And Vegetables
Coffee, Tea, And Powdered Drink Mixes
Coffee
Bread, Baked Goods, And Baking Ingredients
Cooking Oils And Margarine
Flour
Refined Sugar
Nonperishable (Canned) Food
Nonperishable (Canned) Fruits, Vegetables, And Juices
Sauces, Salad Dressing, Dips, And Vinegar
Condiments
Other Canned Food, Including Canned Poultry Products
Soft Drinks And Bottled Water
Pre-Mix And Post-Mix Bulk Soft Drinks
Bottled Water
Sport And Energy Drinks
Food And Beverage Basic Materials
Grocery Specialties
Plastics Materials And Basic Shapes
Chemicals And Allied Products
Farm Supplies
Tobacco And Tobacco Products
Cigarettes
Paint, Paint Supplies, Wallpaper, And Wallpaper Supplies
Books, Periodicals, Newspapers, And Other Printed Materials
Art Goods, Including Novelties And Souvenirs
Wigs, Yarns, And Leather Products
Service Receipts And Labor Charges
Labor Charges For Repair Work
Parts Installed In Repair Work
Other Service Receipts And Labor Charges
Receipts For Service Contracts
Advertising Specialties, Including Paper Novelties
Miscellaneous Commodities
Rental And Operating Lease Receipts
Receipts For Printing Or Photocopying

Salary Information for Employees Working in Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers

Identify the average workforce distribution in a typical Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers company, along with the average annual salary brackets for these positions.

Title	Percent of Workforce	Bottom Quartile	Average (Median) Salary	Upper Quartile
Management Occupations	6%	Data provided in report
Chief Executives	0%
General and Operations Managers	3%
Sales and Related Occupations	25%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	19%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations	32%
Customer Service Representatives	7%
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	6%
Production Occupations	7%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations	20%
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	6%

Government Contracts

In 2008, the federal government spent a total of $36,612,075 on Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers. It has awarded 2,781 contracts to 457 companies, with an average value of $80,114 per company.   

Company	Address	Key Contact
Data provided in industry report

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