Global paper and paperboard production 2000-2021, by grade
The distribution of paper grade production has changed significantly over the past two decades due to changing consumer behavior and digitalization. In 2000, 39.5 million metric tons of newsprint was produced worldwide, representing 12 percent of total global paper and paperboard production, but by 2021 this share had fallen to just 3.4 percent. Meanwhile, case materials share of total production has increased from 29 percent to 44 percent during this same period.