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Paper is a thin, flexible material typically made in sheets from materials like rags, wood, and plastic. Plastics are a collection of materials, both synthetic and natural, that can be molded while soft and then hardened to maintain their desired shape. Rubber is a material that can be made stretchy by coagulating the milky juice of various tropical plants. Wood refers to the majority of the stems, branches, and roots of trees and shrubs, primarily composed of a hard fibrous substance called xylem found beneath the bark. Textile is a colloquial term for any fabric or product created through knitting, felting, or weaving.
The primary categories encompass apparel and leather products, furniture, general manufactured goods, paper products, plastics and rubber products, printing and related support activities, textile and wood products. Leather and allied product manufacturers are involved in the process of tanning or curing hides and then crafting them into finished products. They also produce similar items from alternative materials, such as rubber, polymers, or textiles, excluding clothing. These products can have different natures, including organic and conventional, and are distributed through various channels like supermarkets or hypermarkets, convenience stores, e-commerce, and other retail outlets.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are impacting the paper, plastics, rubber, wood, and textile market by increasing costs of imported raw materials, intermediate goods, processing machinery, and specialty chemicals. Manufacturing hubs in North America and Europe are most affected due to cross-border sourcing dependencies, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on export-oriented production. These tariffs are increasing production costs and complicating supply chains. However, they are also encouraging regional sourcing, domestic material processing, and diversification of manufacturing bases across industries.
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The paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7474.94 billion in 2025 to $7917.52 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of manufacturing and construction sectors, growth in consumer goods production, availability of natural raw materials, development of global trade networks, rising demand for processed materials.
The paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10238.88 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in circular economy initiatives, rising demand for eco-friendly consumer products, expansion of smart manufacturing facilities, growing focus on supply chain traceability, innovation in material substitution technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for sustainable multi-material products, rising adoption of recycled and bio-based materials, expansion of circular manufacturing practices, growing integration of automated production systems, enhanced focus on cross-industry material innovation.
The growing demand for consumer goods is expected to drive the expansion of the paper, plastics, rubber, wood, and textile markets in the coming years. Consumer goods are products manufactured for direct use by individuals or households. Materials such as paper, plastics, rubber, wood, and textiles are essential inputs across a wide range of consumer goods, including packaging, electronics, furniture, apparel, and household products, supporting everyday consumption and lifestyle needs. For example, in August 2024, according to the House of Commons Library, a UK-based information service of the British Parliament, the retail sector's economic output reached $150.84 billion (£112.8 billion) in 2023, accounting for 4.9% of the UK's total economic output and representing a 2.4% increase compared with 2022. Retail sales in Great Britain were valued at $681.97 billion (£510 billion) in 2023, marking a 3% rise from 2022. Therefore, rising demand for consumer goods is driving growth across the paper, plastics, rubber, wood, and textile markets.
Major companies operating in the paper, plastics, rubber, wood, and textile markets are focusing on the development of advanced heat-resistant conveyor solutions to improve operational efficiency and ensure safe material handling in high-temperature industrial settings. Heat-resistant conveyor belts are specialized material-handling systems engineered with reinforced rubber compounds and thermally resistant layers, enabling consistent performance under extreme heat, reduced material degradation, and enhanced durability. For instance, in March 2023, Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a Japan-based rubber manufacturer, launched the Hamaheat Super 80 conveyor belt. This product is designed for transporting materials at elevated temperatures and can withstand belt surface temperatures of up to 180°C (350°F), making it suitable for demanding industrial applications across multiple sectors.
In August 2023, Albany International Corp., a US-based manufacturing and engineered materials company, acquired Heimbach Group for approximately $153.7 million (€132 million). Through this acquisition, Albany International aimed to expand its global footprint, strengthen its technological capabilities, and increase scale in supplying machine clothing used in paper and cardboard manufacturing. Heimbach Group is a Germany-based company specializing in paper machine clothing and technical textiles utilized in the production of paper, cardboard, and related pulp and paper applications.
Major companies operating in the paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market are Nike Inc., Christian Dior SE, Michelin Group, Adidas AG, Bridgestone Corporation, International Paper Company, Kimberly Clark Corporation, Procter & Gamble Co., WestRock Company, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Pirelli & C. SPA, The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd., Continental AG, Hankook Tire & Technology Co. Ltd., Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd., Apollo Tyres Limited, Kumho Tire Co. Inc., Nexen Tire Corporation, Toyo Tire Corporation, Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd., Georgia-Pacific LLC, Weyerhaeuser Company, Avery Dennison Corporation, Berry Global Group Inc., Bemis Company Inc., Sealed Air Corporation, Sonoco Products Company, Graphic Packaging International Inc., Packaging Corporation of America
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market in 2025. Western Europe was the second largest region in the paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market. The regions covered in the paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.
The paper, plastic, rubber, wood, and textile market consists of sales of clothes, groceries, and wood furniture. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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