Pulp And Paper Industry In The United States
The United States is one of the biggest consumers of paper in the world. Between 1990 and 2002, paper consumption in the United States increased from 84.9 million tons to 97.3 million tons.
| Number of employees | Total payroll ($1,000) | Total cost of materials ($1,000) | Total cost of shipments ($1,000) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulp mills | 7,218 | 414,452 | 1,847,086 | 3,238,832 |
| Paper mills | 114,670 | 6,162,914 | 22,108,471 | 46,852,538 |
| Paperboard mills | 48,773 | 2,601,324 | 10,915,434 | 21,895,908 |
In 2006, there are approximately 450 paper mills in the United States, accounting for $68 billion.
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