GITNUXREPORT 2026

Office Supplies Industry Statistics

Global demand for office supplies is rising, with steady growth driven by Asia-Pacific expansion and e-commerce.

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Key Statistics

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Staples Inc. revenue from office supplies: $7.8 billion in 2023.

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Office Depot/OfficeMax combined sales: $11.2 billion globally 2023.

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Amazon Business office supplies category: $25 billion U.S. 2023.

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3M Post-it annual revenue: $1.4 billion from notes/adhesives 2023.

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BIC writing instruments: 25% global market share, $2.3 billion sales 2023.

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Avery Dennison labels/tags: $850 million office segment 2023.

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HP Inc. printer supplies revenue: $18.5 billion 2023.

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Brother Industries office machines: $6.2 billion 2023 sales.

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Acco Brands (Swingline, Kensington): $2.1 billion revenue 2023.

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Pilot Corporation pens: $3.4 billion global 2023.

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Esselte (Leitz) organizers: EUR 450 million 2023.

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Newell Brands (Sharpie, Paper Mate): $8.1 billion total, office 40% 2023.

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Uline office supplies catalog sales: $9 billion 2023.

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Quill.com (Staples subsidiary): $3.5 billion B2B 2023.

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Viking Direct Europe: EUR 1.2 billion sales 2023.

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Lyreco global B2B: EUR 4.8 billion revenue 2023.

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Corporate Express (Staples): $2.9 billion pre-merger peak.

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W.B. Mason Northeast U.S.: $3.2 billion 2023 sales.

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Grainger industrial/office overlap: $6.5 billion office-related 2023.

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Fastenal office fasteners: $1.1 billion segment 2023.

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MSC Industrial office tools: $900 million 2023.

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OfficeMax Japan (local): JPY 150 billion 2023.

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Ryman Stationery UK: GBP 350 million 2023.

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Maped Group France: EUR 380 million office products 2023.

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Kokuyo Japan filing systems: JPY 200 billion 2023.

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Deli China stationery: CNY 12 billion 2023.

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The global office supplies market size was valued at USD 252.41 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to USD 347.89 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.6% during the forecast period.

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In 2022, the U.S. office supplies market generated revenue of approximately $47.5 billion, with a projected annual growth rate of 2.8% through 2027.

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The office supplies industry in Europe reached a market volume of EUR 28.5 billion in 2023, expected to increase by 1.9% annually until 2028.

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Asia-Pacific office supplies market is anticipated to register the highest CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2030, driven by rapid urbanization and office expansions.

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The global paper products segment within office supplies accounted for 32% of the market share in 2023, valued at $80.7 billion.

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Office supply e-commerce sales grew by 12.5% year-over-year in 2023, reaching $65 billion globally.

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The office supplies market in China expanded to CNY 450 billion in 2023, with a forecasted CAGR of 5.1% to 2028.

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North American office supplies industry saw a revenue decline of 1.2% in 2023 due to remote work trends, totaling $52.3 billion.

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The writing instruments sub-market within office supplies is projected to grow at 3.8% CAGR from 2024-2030, reaching $15.2 billion.

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Global office furniture supplies market valued at $58.9 billion in 2023, expected to hit $78.4 billion by 2030 at 4.1% CAGR.

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In 2023, the office supplies sector contributed 0.15% to global GDP, with total output of $260 billion.

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U.K. office supplies market revenue stood at GBP 4.2 billion in 2023, projected to grow 2.3% annually to 2028.

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Latin America office supplies market is expected to reach $12.8 billion by 2027, growing at 3.4% CAGR from 2022.

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The desktop accessories segment grew 2.7% in 2023, valued at $18.4 billion worldwide.

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Office supplies wholesale market in India was INR 120 billion in FY2023, with 6.2% YoY growth.

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Global toner and ink cartridges market for offices hit $32.1 billion in 2023, CAGR 2.9% forecasted.

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Australia office supplies industry revenue: AUD 3.8 billion in 2023, +1.5% growth expected.

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MEA office supplies market projected to grow from $8.5 billion in 2023 to $11.2 billion by 2030 at 4.0% CAGR.

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Canada office supplies market: CAD 7.9 billion in 2023, 2.1% CAGR to 2028.

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Office binding and laminating supplies segment valued at $9.6 billion globally in 2023.

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Japan office supplies market shrank 0.8% to JPY 1.2 trillion in 2023 due to digitalization.

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Southeast Asia office supplies market: $15.4 billion in 2023, 4.8% CAGR projected.

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U.S. B2B office supplies e-commerce reached $28.7 billion in 2023.

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Europe school and office supplies overlap market: EUR 12.3 billion in 2023.

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Global office organizers market: $6.8 billion in 2023, growing 3.2% CAGR.

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Brazil office supplies revenue: BRL 18.5 billion in 2023, +3.1% YoY.

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South Korea office supplies market: KRW 4.5 trillion in 2023, 2.4% growth forecast.

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Office supplies retail in Germany: EUR 5.1 billion in 2023.

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Worldwide correction fluids and tapes: $2.3 billion in 2023 market size.

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Russia office supplies market declined 2.1% to RUB 250 billion in 2023.

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Paper products held 28.5% share of global office supplies market in 2023, valued at $72 billion.

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Writing instruments sales: 1.2 billion units globally in 2023, pens 65%.

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Office printers and inks: $45.3 billion market in 2023, toner 52% share.

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Desk accessories demand: File folders 22 million units/month U.S. 2023.

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Office furniture ergonomic chairs: $12.4 billion global sales 2023.

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Sticky notes and adhesives: $3.8 billion worldwide 2023.

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Envelopes production: 450 billion units annually global average 2023.

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Whiteboards and markers: $2.1 billion market, dry-erase 78%.

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Shredders sales: 15.5 million units in 2023 globally.

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Staplers and punches: 850 million units sold 2023.

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Notebooks and pads: $18.7 billion segment revenue 2023.

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Laminating pouches: 1.8 billion units/year global 2023.

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Binders and rings: $4.2 billion U.S. alone 2023.

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Highlighters consumption: 750 million units Europe 2023.

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Carbon paper decline: -15% to $0.8 billion global 2023.

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Desk lamps LED shift: 92% of $5.6 billion market 2023.

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Calculators sales: 120 million units Asia 2023.

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Tape dispensers: $1.1 billion segment 2023.

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Push pins and tacks: 5 billion units produced 2023.

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Rubber bands office use: 300 million packs/year U.S. 2023.

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Hole punches heavy-duty: 25% growth in sales 2023.

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Correction tape units: 400 million sold globally 2023.

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Paper clips production: 12 trillion units annually 2023.

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Mouse pads ergonomic: $0.9 billion market 2023.

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Staple removers: 180 million units 2023 sales.

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Rulers and measuring tapes office: $450 million 2023.

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Post-it notes brand dominance: 70% U.S. market share 2023.

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The North American office supplies market holds 25% of global share, valued at $65 billion in 2023.

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U.S. dominates North America with 85% market share in office supplies, $55.5 billion in 2023.

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Mexico office supplies market grew 4.2% to $4.8 billion in 2023.

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Europe office supplies penetration rate: 45% of businesses procure digitally in 2023.

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Germany leads EU office supplies market with EUR 6.2 billion revenue in 2023.

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France office supplies industry: EUR 4.1 billion in 2023, 1.8% growth.

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U.K. office supplies imports totaled GBP 2.9 billion in 2023.

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Italy office supplies market: EUR 3.7 billion in 2023, driven by SMEs.

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Spain regional market growth: 2.5% YoY to EUR 2.4 billion in 2023.

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Asia-Pacific commands 35% global office supplies share, $92 billion in 2023.

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China office supplies exports: $25.6 billion in 2023, up 7.2%.

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India office supplies market penetration in corporates: 78% in 2023.

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Japan office supplies per capita spend: JPY 9,500 in 2023.

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South Korea B2B office supplies digital sales: 62% of total in 2023.

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ASEAN office supplies market: $18.2 billion in 2023, Indonesia largest at 28%.

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Middle East office supplies growth: 5.1% CAGR, UAE leads with $3.4 billion.

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Africa office supplies market: $7.9 billion in 2023, South Africa 40% share.

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Latin America total: $22.5 billion in 2023, Brazil 55% dominance.

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Argentina office supplies imports: $1.2 billion in 2023.

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Oceania office supplies: Australia 92% share, $4.1 billion total 2023.

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Turkey office supplies market: TRY 45 billion in 2023, +3.9% growth.

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Poland EU emerging market: PLN 8.5 billion office supplies 2023.

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Netherlands office supplies e-commerce: 55% of sales in 2023.

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Sweden per capita office spend: SEK 1,800 in 2023.

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Saudi Arabia office supplies: SAR 12 billion in 2023, Vision 2030 boost.

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Vietnam rapid growth: 8.2% to $2.9 billion office supplies 2023.

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Thailand tourist office supplies spike: +6.4% in 2023.

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66% of office workers prefer sustainable paper products in 2023 surveys.

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Digitalization reduced paper use by 22% in offices since 2019 to 2023.

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45% CAGR in recycled office supplies demand 2020-2023.

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Remote work boosted home office supplies sales by 35% in 2023.

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78% of companies adopting zero-waste office policies by 2023.

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E-commerce share in office supplies rose to 42% globally in 2023.

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AI-integrated office organizers market growing 15% annually 2023.

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62% reduction target in plastic office packaging by 2030, 12% achieved 2023.

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Hybrid work models increased desk-sharing supplies demand 28% 2023.

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Bamboo office products sales up 40% YoY in 2023.

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55% of Gen Z prefer eco-friendly brands for office buys 2023.

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Subscription box office supplies grew 25% to $2.5 billion 2023.

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Antimicrobial office surfaces post-COVID: 68% adoption 2023.

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Cloud printing reduced ink cartridge sales 18% in 2023.

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Vegan leather desk mats: 30% market growth 2023.

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Voice-activated office assistants integration: 22% offices 2023.

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Recycled plastic pens: 35% of sales in Europe 2023.

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Flexible workspace supplies demand up 41% 2023.

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Solar-powered desk gadgets: $450 million niche 2023.

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Biodegradable notebooks: 19% YoY growth 2023.

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Forget the paperless office—the global office supplies industry is booming toward a staggering $347 billion valuation, proving that from traditional paper and ink to cutting-edge sustainable products and AI-powered organizers, the tools of productivity are not just surviving but thriving in the modern world.

Key Takeaways

  • The global office supplies market size was valued at USD 252.41 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to USD 347.89 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.6% during the forecast period.
  • In 2022, the U.S. office supplies market generated revenue of approximately $47.5 billion, with a projected annual growth rate of 2.8% through 2027.
  • The office supplies industry in Europe reached a market volume of EUR 28.5 billion in 2023, expected to increase by 1.9% annually until 2028.
  • The North American office supplies market holds 25% of global share, valued at $65 billion in 2023.
  • U.S. dominates North America with 85% market share in office supplies, $55.5 billion in 2023.
  • Mexico office supplies market grew 4.2% to $4.8 billion in 2023.
  • Paper products held 28.5% share of global office supplies market in 2023, valued at $72 billion.
  • Writing instruments sales: 1.2 billion units globally in 2023, pens 65%.
  • Office printers and inks: $45.3 billion market in 2023, toner 52% share.
  • Staples Inc. revenue from office supplies: $7.8 billion in 2023.
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax combined sales: $11.2 billion globally 2023.
  • Amazon Business office supplies category: $25 billion U.S. 2023.
  • 66% of office workers prefer sustainable paper products in 2023 surveys.
  • Digitalization reduced paper use by 22% in offices since 2019 to 2023.
  • 45% CAGR in recycled office supplies demand 2020-2023.

Global demand for office supplies is rising, with steady growth driven by Asia-Pacific expansion and e-commerce.

Company and Brand Statistics

1Staples Inc. revenue from office supplies: $7.8 billion in 2023.
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2Office Depot/OfficeMax combined sales: $11.2 billion globally 2023.
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3Amazon Business office supplies category: $25 billion U.S. 2023.
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43M Post-it annual revenue: $1.4 billion from notes/adhesives 2023.
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5BIC writing instruments: 25% global market share, $2.3 billion sales 2023.
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6Avery Dennison labels/tags: $850 million office segment 2023.
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7HP Inc. printer supplies revenue: $18.5 billion 2023.
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8Brother Industries office machines: $6.2 billion 2023 sales.
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9Acco Brands (Swingline, Kensington): $2.1 billion revenue 2023.
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10Pilot Corporation pens: $3.4 billion global 2023.
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11Esselte (Leitz) organizers: EUR 450 million 2023.
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12Newell Brands (Sharpie, Paper Mate): $8.1 billion total, office 40% 2023.
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13Uline office supplies catalog sales: $9 billion 2023.
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14Quill.com (Staples subsidiary): $3.5 billion B2B 2023.
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15Viking Direct Europe: EUR 1.2 billion sales 2023.
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16Lyreco global B2B: EUR 4.8 billion revenue 2023.
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17Corporate Express (Staples): $2.9 billion pre-merger peak.
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18W.B. Mason Northeast U.S.: $3.2 billion 2023 sales.
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19Grainger industrial/office overlap: $6.5 billion office-related 2023.
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20Fastenal office fasteners: $1.1 billion segment 2023.
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21MSC Industrial office tools: $900 million 2023.
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22OfficeMax Japan (local): JPY 150 billion 2023.
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23Ryman Stationery UK: GBP 350 million 2023.
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24Maped Group France: EUR 380 million office products 2023.
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25Kokuyo Japan filing systems: JPY 200 billion 2023.
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26Deli China stationery: CNY 12 billion 2023.
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Company and Brand Statistics Interpretation

Even though staples bind paper together, the real binder of the office supplies market is clearly ink, which pumps an absurd $18.5 billion into HP alone, proving that printers are less a tool and more a hostage situation for your wallet.

Market Size and Growth

1The global office supplies market size was valued at USD 252.41 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to USD 347.89 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.6% during the forecast period.
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2In 2022, the U.S. office supplies market generated revenue of approximately $47.5 billion, with a projected annual growth rate of 2.8% through 2027.
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3The office supplies industry in Europe reached a market volume of EUR 28.5 billion in 2023, expected to increase by 1.9% annually until 2028.
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4Asia-Pacific office supplies market is anticipated to register the highest CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2030, driven by rapid urbanization and office expansions.
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5The global paper products segment within office supplies accounted for 32% of the market share in 2023, valued at $80.7 billion.
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6Office supply e-commerce sales grew by 12.5% year-over-year in 2023, reaching $65 billion globally.
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7The office supplies market in China expanded to CNY 450 billion in 2023, with a forecasted CAGR of 5.1% to 2028.
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8North American office supplies industry saw a revenue decline of 1.2% in 2023 due to remote work trends, totaling $52.3 billion.
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9The writing instruments sub-market within office supplies is projected to grow at 3.8% CAGR from 2024-2030, reaching $15.2 billion.
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10Global office furniture supplies market valued at $58.9 billion in 2023, expected to hit $78.4 billion by 2030 at 4.1% CAGR.
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11In 2023, the office supplies sector contributed 0.15% to global GDP, with total output of $260 billion.
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12U.K. office supplies market revenue stood at GBP 4.2 billion in 2023, projected to grow 2.3% annually to 2028.
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13Latin America office supplies market is expected to reach $12.8 billion by 2027, growing at 3.4% CAGR from 2022.
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14The desktop accessories segment grew 2.7% in 2023, valued at $18.4 billion worldwide.
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15Office supplies wholesale market in India was INR 120 billion in FY2023, with 6.2% YoY growth.
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16Global toner and ink cartridges market for offices hit $32.1 billion in 2023, CAGR 2.9% forecasted.
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17Australia office supplies industry revenue: AUD 3.8 billion in 2023, +1.5% growth expected.
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18MEA office supplies market projected to grow from $8.5 billion in 2023 to $11.2 billion by 2030 at 4.0% CAGR.
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19Canada office supplies market: CAD 7.9 billion in 2023, 2.1% CAGR to 2028.
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20Office binding and laminating supplies segment valued at $9.6 billion globally in 2023.
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21Japan office supplies market shrank 0.8% to JPY 1.2 trillion in 2023 due to digitalization.
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22Southeast Asia office supplies market: $15.4 billion in 2023, 4.8% CAGR projected.
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23U.S. B2B office supplies e-commerce reached $28.7 billion in 2023.
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24Europe school and office supplies overlap market: EUR 12.3 billion in 2023.
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25Global office organizers market: $6.8 billion in 2023, growing 3.2% CAGR.
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26Brazil office supplies revenue: BRL 18.5 billion in 2023, +3.1% YoY.
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27South Korea office supplies market: KRW 4.5 trillion in 2023, 2.4% growth forecast.
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28Office supplies retail in Germany: EUR 5.1 billion in 2023.
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29Worldwide correction fluids and tapes: $2.3 billion in 2023 market size.
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30Russia office supplies market declined 2.1% to RUB 250 billion in 2023.
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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

Even as remote work chipped away at North American revenue, the relentless global march of bureaucracy, powered by e-commerce and Asia-Pacific expansion, proves the world still runs on the humble pen, paper, and toner cartridge, projecting a market to reach nearly $350 billion by 2032.

Product Segment Statistics

1Paper products held 28.5% share of global office supplies market in 2023, valued at $72 billion.
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2Writing instruments sales: 1.2 billion units globally in 2023, pens 65%.
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3Office printers and inks: $45.3 billion market in 2023, toner 52% share.
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4Desk accessories demand: File folders 22 million units/month U.S. 2023.
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5Office furniture ergonomic chairs: $12.4 billion global sales 2023.
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6Sticky notes and adhesives: $3.8 billion worldwide 2023.
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7Envelopes production: 450 billion units annually global average 2023.
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8Whiteboards and markers: $2.1 billion market, dry-erase 78%.
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9Shredders sales: 15.5 million units in 2023 globally.
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10Staplers and punches: 850 million units sold 2023.
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11Notebooks and pads: $18.7 billion segment revenue 2023.
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12Laminating pouches: 1.8 billion units/year global 2023.
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13Binders and rings: $4.2 billion U.S. alone 2023.
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14Highlighters consumption: 750 million units Europe 2023.
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15Carbon paper decline: -15% to $0.8 billion global 2023.
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16Desk lamps LED shift: 92% of $5.6 billion market 2023.
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17Calculators sales: 120 million units Asia 2023.
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18Tape dispensers: $1.1 billion segment 2023.
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19Push pins and tacks: 5 billion units produced 2023.
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20Rubber bands office use: 300 million packs/year U.S. 2023.
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21Hole punches heavy-duty: 25% growth in sales 2023.
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22Correction tape units: 400 million sold globally 2023.
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23Paper clips production: 12 trillion units annually 2023.
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24Mouse pads ergonomic: $0.9 billion market 2023.
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25Staple removers: 180 million units 2023 sales.
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26Rulers and measuring tapes office: $450 million 2023.
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27Post-it notes brand dominance: 70% U.S. market share 2023.
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Product Segment Statistics Interpretation

Amidst the digital chatter, the humble pen and Post-it prove that the global office remains stubbornly, and lucratively, a temple of tactile productivity, where the reign of paper is challenged only by the ergonomic throne and the constant, satisfying click of a stapler.

Regional Statistics

1The North American office supplies market holds 25% of global share, valued at $65 billion in 2023.
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2U.S. dominates North America with 85% market share in office supplies, $55.5 billion in 2023.
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3Mexico office supplies market grew 4.2% to $4.8 billion in 2023.
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4Europe office supplies penetration rate: 45% of businesses procure digitally in 2023.
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5Germany leads EU office supplies market with EUR 6.2 billion revenue in 2023.
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6France office supplies industry: EUR 4.1 billion in 2023, 1.8% growth.
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7U.K. office supplies imports totaled GBP 2.9 billion in 2023.
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8Italy office supplies market: EUR 3.7 billion in 2023, driven by SMEs.
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9Spain regional market growth: 2.5% YoY to EUR 2.4 billion in 2023.
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10Asia-Pacific commands 35% global office supplies share, $92 billion in 2023.
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11China office supplies exports: $25.6 billion in 2023, up 7.2%.
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12India office supplies market penetration in corporates: 78% in 2023.
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13Japan office supplies per capita spend: JPY 9,500 in 2023.
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14South Korea B2B office supplies digital sales: 62% of total in 2023.
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15ASEAN office supplies market: $18.2 billion in 2023, Indonesia largest at 28%.
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16Middle East office supplies growth: 5.1% CAGR, UAE leads with $3.4 billion.
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17Africa office supplies market: $7.9 billion in 2023, South Africa 40% share.
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18Latin America total: $22.5 billion in 2023, Brazil 55% dominance.
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19Argentina office supplies imports: $1.2 billion in 2023.
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20Oceania office supplies: Australia 92% share, $4.1 billion total 2023.
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21Turkey office supplies market: TRY 45 billion in 2023, +3.9% growth.
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22Poland EU emerging market: PLN 8.5 billion office supplies 2023.
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23Netherlands office supplies e-commerce: 55% of sales in 2023.
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24Sweden per capita office spend: SEK 1,800 in 2023.
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25Saudi Arabia office supplies: SAR 12 billion in 2023, Vision 2030 boost.
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26Vietnam rapid growth: 8.2% to $2.9 billion office supplies 2023.
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27Thailand tourist office supplies spike: +6.4% in 2023.
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Regional Statistics Interpretation

While the U.S. remains the world's stationary powerhouse, clinging to its staplers of dominance, the true global memo is the relentless, digitally-inked rise of Asia-Pacific and the quiet, persistent shuffling of papers from emerging markets everywhere.

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    Reference 10
    EUROMONITOR
    euromonitor.com

    euromonitor.com

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    Reference 11
    IBEF
    ibef.org

    ibef.org

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    Reference 12
    ASEANSTATS
    aseanstats.org

    aseanstats.org

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    Reference 13
    KOSTAT
    kostat.go.kr

    kostat.go.kr

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    Reference 14
    DESTATIS
    destatis.de

    destatis.de

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    Reference 15
    INSEE
    insee.fr

    insee.fr

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    Reference 16
    ONS
    ons.gov.uk

    ons.gov.uk

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    Reference 17
    ISTAT
    istat.it

    istat.it

  • INE logo
    Reference 18
    INE
    ine.es

    ine.es

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    Reference 19
    CUSTOMS
    customs.gov.cn

    customs.gov.cn

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    Reference 20
    NASSCOM
    nasscom.in

    nasscom.in

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    Reference 21
    METI
    meti.go.jp

    meti.go.jp

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    Reference 22
    STATS-SA
    stats-sa.co.za

    stats-sa.co.za

  • AFIP logo
    Reference 23
    AFIP
    afip.gob.ar

    afip.gob.ar

  • ABS logo
    Reference 24
    ABS
    abs.gov.au

    abs.gov.au

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    Reference 25
    TUIK
    tuik.gov.tr

    tuik.gov.tr

  • STAT logo
    Reference 26
    STAT
    stat.gov.pl

    stat.gov.pl

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    Reference 27
    CBS
    cbs.nl

    cbs.nl

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    Reference 28
    SCB
    scb.se

    scb.se

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    Reference 29
    GASTA
    gasta.gov.sa

    gasta.gov.sa

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    Reference 30
    GSO
    gso.gov.vn

    gso.gov.vn

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    Reference 31
    NSO
    nso.go.th

    nso.go.th

  • PAPER logo
    Reference 32
    PAPER
    paper.org

    paper.org

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    Reference 33
    GII
    gii.co.jp

    gii.co.jp

  • PAPERCLIP logo
    Reference 34
    PAPERCLIP
    paperclip.org

    paperclip.org

  • INVESTOR logo
    Reference 35
    INVESTOR
    investor.staples.com

    investor.staples.com

  • INVESTORS logo
    Reference 36
    INVESTORS
    investors.officedepot.com

    investors.officedepot.com

  • BUSINESS logo
    Reference 37
    BUSINESS
    business.amazon.com

    business.amazon.com

  • INVESTORS logo
    Reference 38
    INVESTORS
    investors.3m.com

    investors.3m.com

  • BIC logo
    Reference 39
    BIC
    bic.com

    bic.com

  • INVESTOR logo
    Reference 40
    INVESTOR
    investor.averydennison.com

    investor.averydennison.com

  • INVESTOR logo
    Reference 41
    INVESTOR
    investor.hp.com

    investor.hp.com

  • BROTHER logo
    Reference 42
    BROTHER
    brother.com

    brother.com

  • INVESTOR logo
    Reference 43
    INVESTOR
    investor.accobrands.com

    investor.accobrands.com

  • PILOTPEN logo
    Reference 44
    PILOTPEN
    pilotpen.com

    pilotpen.com

  • ESSELTE logo
    Reference 45
    ESSELTE
    esselte.com

    esselte.com

  • INVESTOR logo
    Reference 46
    INVESTOR
    investor.newellbrands.com

    investor.newellbrands.com

  • ULINE logo
    Reference 47
    ULINE
    uline.com

    uline.com

  • QUILL logo
    Reference 48
    QUILL
    quill.com

    quill.com

  • VIKING-DIRECT logo
    Reference 49
    VIKING-DIRECT
    viking-direct.co.uk

    viking-direct.co.uk

  • LYRECO logo
    Reference 50
    LYRECO
    lyreco.com

    lyreco.com

  • SEC logo
    Reference 51
    SEC
    sec.gov

    sec.gov

  • WBMASON logo
    Reference 52
    WBMASON
    wbmason.com

    wbmason.com

  • INVESTOR logo
    Reference 53
    INVESTOR
    investor.grainger.com

    investor.grainger.com

  • INVESTOR logo
    Reference 54
    INVESTOR
    investor.fastenal.com

    investor.fastenal.com

  • INVESTORS logo
    Reference 55
    INVESTORS
    investors.mscdirect.com

    investors.mscdirect.com

  • OFFICEMAX logo
    Reference 56
    OFFICEMAX
    officemax.co.jp

    officemax.co.jp

  • CORPORATE logo
    Reference 57
    CORPORATE
    corporate.ryman.co.uk

    corporate.ryman.co.uk

  • MAPED logo
    Reference 58
    MAPED
    maped.com

    maped.com

  • KOKUYO logo
    Reference 59
    KOKUYO
    kokuyo.co.jp

    kokuyo.co.jp

  • DELIGROUP logo
    Reference 60
    DELIGROUP
    deligroup.com.cn

    deligroup.com.cn

  • GARTNER logo
    Reference 61
    GARTNER
    gartner.com

    gartner.com

  • ELLENMACARTHURFOUNDATION logo
    Reference 62
    ELLENMACARTHURFOUNDATION
    ellenmacarthurfoundation.org

    ellenmacarthurfoundation.org

  • MCKINSEY logo
    Reference 63
    MCKINSEY
    mckinsey.com

    mckinsey.com

  • DELOITTE logo
    Reference 64
    DELOITTE
    deloitte.com

    deloitte.com

  • CBRE logo
    Reference 65
    CBRE
    cbre.com

    cbre.com

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