The pulp and paper industry in the United States is highly diversified, producing a wide range of products including printing and writing paper, packaging materials, tissue and sanitary paper, and specialty papers such as cigarette and decorative paper.

Much of the production is supported by recycled fiber, with the U.S. being one of the largest consumers of recovered paper worldwide.

Packaging and shipping materials are among the fastest-growing product categories, driven by e-commerce and global trade. The industry maintains strong export activity, particularly in packaging-grade products.