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Office supplies (excluding paper) encompass the production of various items utilized within office environments. These products, excluding paper, are manufactured and include pens, pencils, felt tip markers, crayons, chalk, pencil sharpeners, staplers, modeling clay, hand-operated stamps, stamp pads, stencils, carbon paper, and inked ribbons. They are commonly utilized by office personnel for various tasks and functions.
The primary types of office supplies (excluding paper) include business forms, stationery, storage containers, and other miscellaneous items. Stationery encompasses a range of office-use items such as scales, pens, and pencils. These supplies are further categorized based on their functions, including desk accessories, filing products, binding tools, computer or printer-related supplies, and others, serving diverse applications across enterprises, households, educational institutions, and other sectors.
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 office supplies (except paper) market by increasing costs of imported plastics, metals, inks, and molded components used in stationery, storage containers, and desk accessories. Manufacturers and distributors in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported low-cost components, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on export-oriented production. These tariffs are raising product prices and compressing margins for bulk buyers. However, they are also encouraging local manufacturing, alternative material sourcing, and increased adoption of recycled inputs in office supply production.
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The office supplies (except paper) market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $63.34 billion in 2025 to $65.9 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of corporate office spaces, rising adoption of organized workspaces, growth in educational institution enrollment, increasing household stationery consumption, availability of low-cost office accessories.
The office supplies (except paper) market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $78.81 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing remote and hybrid work models, rising demand for sustainable stationery alternatives, expansion of e-commerce distribution channels, increasing focus on ergonomic office products, growing customization requirements from enterprises. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for eco-friendly office supplies, rising customization of desk and filing products, growing preference for compact storage solutions, expansion of branded corporate stationery, enhanced focus on product durability and reusability.
The growth in the number of new businesses is expected to drive the expansion of the office supplies (except paper) market in the coming years. A business encompasses a wide range of activities related to producing, selling, and exchanging goods and services for profit. Office supplies excluding paper play a vital role in business growth by improving operational efficiency and workplace productivity. These supplies include a broad array of essential products, such as computer accessories, ergonomic furniture, stationery items, and office equipment. They support routine administrative tasks while also helping create organized, efficient, and functional work environments. For example, in January 2024, according to the Economic Innovation Group, a US-based think tank, 5.5 million new business applications were filed in the United States in 2023, with nearly 1.8 million of these ventures expected to hire employees. Therefore, the rising number of new businesses is contributing to the growth of the office supplies (except paper) market.
Major companies operating in the office supplies (except paper) market are increasingly focusing on the development of eco-friendly products, such as plantable pens, to strengthen their sustainability initiatives. Plantable pens are writing tools made from biodegradable or recyclable materials and contain embedded seeds that can be planted after use, reducing waste and promoting environmental regeneration. For instance, in April 2023, Ekopak, an India-based eco-friendly tableware brand, introduced EKOPEN, a fully eco-friendly pen made from paper as part of its sustainable product portfolio. This plastic-free pen features a removable seed at the base that can be planted once the ink is depleted, encouraging environmentally responsible behavior. Unlike conventional pens that contribute to waste, EKOPEN supports sustainability by enabling users to plant a seed, reflecting a strong commitment to environmental conservation and greener choices.
In November 2023, Faber-Castell AG, a Germany-based manufacturer of stationery and writing instruments, acquired Robert E. Huber GmbH for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Faber-Castell sought to reinforce its position in the premium writing instruments segment and expand its range of high-quality writing tools and accessories. Robert E. Huber GmbH is a Germany-based precision engineering company specializing in the production of high-precision writing instruments and related accessories for global brands.
Major companies operating in the office supplies (except paper) market are ACCO Brands Corporation, Adelaide Hills Stationery Pty Ltd, Bulk Office Supply LLC, Euroffice Ltd., The Office Depot Inc., Newell Brands Inc., Societe BIC S.A., Crayola LLC, Pilot Corporation, Pentel Co. Ltd., Faber-Castell AG, Avery Dennison Corporation, Tombow Co. Ltd., Staedtler Mars GmbH & Co. KG, Dixon Ticonderoga Company, Pelikan Holding AG, Shachihata Inc., The Pilot Corporation of America, KOKUYO Co. Ltd., Marvy Uchida Co. Ltd., Kokuyo Camlin Ltd., Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth a.s., Musgrave Pencil Company Inc., A. T. Cross Company LLC, Mitsubishi Pencil Co. Ltd., Shenzhen Comix Group Co. Ltd., 3M Company, M&G Group, Maped SAS
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the office supplies (except paper) market in 2025. The regions covered in the office supplies (except paper) market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the office supplies (except paper) 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 office supplies (except paper) market includes revenues earned by entities by producing materials and equipment that are frequently used in offices by companies and other organisations. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
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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