U.S. Thermal Paper Market Size & Outlook, 2022-2030

The thermal paper market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,152.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.2% is expected of the United States thermal paper market from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$894.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,152.3
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
3.2%
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U.S. thermal paper market highlights

  • The U.S. thermal paper market generated a revenue of USD 894.6 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 1,152.3 million by 2030.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, point-of-sale was the largest revenue generating application in 2022.
  • Tags & Label is the most lucrative application segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Thermal paper market data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 894.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,152.3 million
Growth rate3.2% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentPoint-of-sale
Fastest growing segmentTags & Label
Historical data2018 - 2021
Base year2022
Forecast period2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPoint-of-Sale, Tags & Label, Lottery & Gaming
Key market players worldwideOji Holdings Corp, Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd, Mitsubishi Paper Mills, Hansol Paper, Henan Jianghe Paper Co., Thermal Solutions International, Iconex, Twin Rivers Paper Company


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, U.S. accounted for 22.3% of the global thermal paper market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In North America, U.S. thermal paper market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Mexico is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 137.6 million by 2030.

Point-of-sale was the largest segment with a revenue share of 64.22% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. thermal paper market based on point-of-sale, tags & label, lottery & gaming covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The U.S. thermal paper market has witnessed an ascending growth in the past few years and is anticipated to advance at a volume CAGR of 3.1% over the forecast period. The growing retail sector coupled with rising trend for instant billing in malls and shopping centers has driven the demand for thermal papers.

Moreover, tagging and labeling of produced goods in the country is likely to increase the demand for thermal papers over the forecast period. The U.S. EPA imposed numerous regulations aimed at reducing deforestation at the domestic level on account of rising concerns over air pollution.

This is expected to reduce the supply of base paper for thermal paper manufacturers. The high prevalence of cinema theatres in the U.S. is expected to promote the demand for POS terminals, thereby augmenting the growth of thermal paper market in the country in the near future.

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