The U.S. paper industry makes products essential for everyday life – U.S.6

Paper’s Role in the U.S. Economy 

The U.S. forest products industry is a major national employer and is among the top 10 manufacturing employers in 44 states.

The industry directly employs around 925,000 people and supports more than 2 million additional jobs throughout the supply chain.

The forest products industry is a major contributor to the U.S. economy, representing nearly 5% of manufacturing GDP. [1]

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