I am looking for the projected growth rates (over the next 5 years)
and market trends for inkjet paper by the following global regions:
North America
Europe
Asia
South America

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Clarification of Question by blucken-ga on 07 Jul 2005 12:41 PDT

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Hello again Blucken,

Thank you for accepting my comments as the formal answer to your question.

I am reposting the information below for your convenience.

Best regards,
Bobbie7




Inkjet Photo Paper Shipments to Double

?Lyra Research forecasts ink jet photo paper shipments will double,
increasing from 2.6 billion sheets in 2003 to 5.2 billion sheets in
2008, a compound annual growth rate of 15 percent. Growth in the ink
jet photo paper market will be driven primarily by worldwide increases
in digital camera ownership coupled with the widespread availability
of low-cost ink jet photo printers. While many photos printed at home
are currently printed on plain paper, use of gloss or semigloss photo
paper will increase as snapshot-sized A6 or 4 x 6-inch prints grow in
popularity.?


?As the ink jet supplies opportunity continues to grow, paper vendors
need to stay in touch with where people are purchasing their supplies.
In the United States, office superstores such as Staples, OfficeMax,
and Office Depot dominated the ink jet supplies landscape throughout
the 1990s. In the last five years, however, mass-market retailers such
as Wal-Mart, Kmart, and Target and warehouse clubs such as Costco,
Sam?s Club, and BJ?s Wholesale Club have emerged as formidable
competitors,? commented Lloyd ?Grey? Held, director of Lyra?s Hard
Copy Supplies Advisory Service.

Jan. 18, 2005?http://breakingnewsblog.com/printer/archives/inkjet_photo_paper_shipments_to_double/

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Excerpts from the U.S. Narrow Format Inkjet Media Report for 2004
 

?Uncoated media is still the dominant choice for inkjet printing, faxing, and
multifunctional equipment functions. It generates 75% of the tons of
demand, but only 40% of the total revenue.?

(?)

?Total inkjet media revenue was over $3.2 billion in 2004. Uncoated
papers used in inkjet printers accounted for almost $1.7 billion, and
specialty inkjet paper accounted for $1.5 billion. Specialty inkjet
products do not include plain (copier) or multipurpose papers.
Transparencies and other films generated about $52.19 million in
revenue. Specialty media, including card stock, photo paper, adhesive
backed products, heat transfer, art papers, novelties, banner paper,
canvas, and fabric products accounted for
over $1.3 billion. As the installed base of inkjet equipment continues
to grow, the flexibility and adaptability of the technology will
continue to drive new applications, as well as demand for inkjet
papers, films, and fabrics.

See figure 1 of this document for all U.S. Desktop Inkjet Print
Revenue ($Millions) 2000-2007


?In terms of revenue, desktop inkjet media will experience a CAGR of
2.4% between 2002 and 2007. Uncoated papers account for only about a
third of all the revenue generated by inkjet imaging devices. Photo
paper is also seeing a spike in growth as the installed base of
digital cameras and photo printers continues to increase.?

(?)

 ?The inkjet media market in the United States is large and growing,
and is currently valued at over $3.2 billion. As the current trends of
PC and printer proliferation continue, this market is expected to
surpass $3.4 billion by 2007. The inkjet media market represents a
complex mix of products, and the demands of consumer and home office
users create new challenges for suppliers. The dynamics of this market
necessitate a large and complex product mix to garner shelf space. The
minimum number of inkjet media products for OEMs seems to be eight
different SKUs. At the very least, most inkjet vendors offer photo
paper, coated paper, treated paper, t-shirt transfers, business card
stock, and art paper. While many vendors have indicated that the
novelty has worn off on many specialty items, they also acknowledge
that increasing the awareness of these applications is key to growing
the inkjet media market.?
http://www.capv.com/eprise/main/Store/pdf/NarrowFormat04.pdf


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CAP Ventures Sees Growth in Business Paper Use

?Growth is expected to occur in the laser, inkjet, and direct-to-press
paper segments. In terms of pages, these segments are expected to show
respective CAGRs of 3.4%, 5%, and 19.1%.?

?Growth is expected to occur in the laser, inkjet, and direct-to-press
paper segments. In terms of pages, these segments are expected to show
respective CAGRs of 3.4%, 5%, and 19.1%. The versatility of inkjet
printing has increased, creating new opportunities for inkjet imaging
on delicate fabrics, heavy fabrics, photographs, art papers,
magnetized sheets, films, and leather, as well as plain papers.?

?One of the more explosive markets is the full color laser printer
paper segment, which is projected to see a 43% growth rate over the
forecast period,? commented Merilyn Dunn, a Director at CAP Ventures.
?This explosive growth rate is driven by reduced prices for laser
printers, and the increased speed and functionality of color laser
printing.?

http://www.printondemand.com/MT/archives/002388.html


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Here are two informative articles.

Inkjet popularity is fueling media growth
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_2085.html


Wide-Format Inkjets: inspiring new trends in display graphics
http://www.screenweb.com/index.php/channel/5/id/1839

Hello again Blucken,


Here is some material that might be useful.

Inkjet Photo Paper Shipments to Double

?Lyra Research forecasts ink jet photo paper shipments will double,
increasing from 2.6 billion sheets in 2003 to 5.2 billion sheets in
2008, a compound annual growth rate of 15 percent. Growth in the ink
jet photo paper market will be driven primarily by worldwide increases
in digital camera ownership coupled with the widespread availability
of low-cost ink jet photo printers. While many photos printed at home
are currently printed on plain paper, use of gloss or semigloss photo
paper will increase as snapshot-sized A6 or 4 x 6-inch prints grow in
popularity.?


?As the ink jet supplies opportunity continues to grow, paper vendors
need to stay in touch with where people are purchasing their supplies.
In the United States, office superstores such as Staples, OfficeMax,
and Office Depot dominated the ink jet supplies landscape throughout
the 1990s. In the last five years, however, mass-market retailers such
as Wal-Mart, Kmart, and Target and warehouse clubs such as Costco,
Sam?s Club, and BJ?s Wholesale Club have emerged as formidable
competitors,? commented Lloyd ?Grey? Held, director of Lyra?s Hard
Copy Supplies Advisory Service.

Jan. 18, 2005?http://breakingnewsblog.com/printer/archives/inkjet_photo_paper_shipments_to_double/

--------------------------------------------------------------------------


Excerpts from the U.S. Narrow Format Inkjet Media Report for 2004
 

?Uncoated media is still the dominant choice for inkjet printing, faxing, and
multifunctional equipment functions. It generates 75% of the tons of
demand, but only 40% of the total revenue.?

(?)

?Total inkjet media revenue was over $3.2 billion in 2004. Uncoated
papers used in inkjet printers accounted for almost $1.7 billion, and
specialty inkjet paper accounted for $1.5 billion. Specialty inkjet
products do not include plain (copier) or multipurpose papers.
Transparencies and other films generated about $52.19 million in
revenue. Specialty media, including card stock, photo paper, adhesive
backed products, heat transfer, art papers, novelties, banner paper,
canvas, and fabric products accounted for
over $1.3 billion. As the installed base of inkjet equipment continues
to grow, the flexibility and adaptability of the technology will
continue to drive new applications, as well as demand for inkjet
papers, films, and fabrics.

See figure 1 of this document for all U.S. Desktop Inkjet Print
Revenue ($Millions) 2000-2007


?In terms of revenue, desktop inkjet media will experience a CAGR of
2.4% between 2002 and 2007. Uncoated papers account for only about a
third of all the revenue generated by inkjet imaging devices. Photo
paper is also seeing a spike in growth as the installed base of
digital cameras and photo printers continues to increase.?

(?)

 ?The inkjet media market in the United States is large and growing,
and is currently valued at over $3.2 billion. As the current trends of
PC and printer proliferation continue, this market is expected to
surpass $3.4 billion by 2007. The inkjet media market represents a
complex mix of products, and the demands of consumer and home office
users create new challenges for suppliers. The dynamics of this market
necessitate a large and complex product mix to garner shelf space. The
minimum number of inkjet media products for OEMs seems to be eight
different SKUs. At the very least, most inkjet vendors offer photo
paper, coated paper, treated paper, t-shirt transfers, business card
stock, and art paper. While many vendors have indicated that the
novelty has worn off on many specialty items, they also acknowledge
that increasing the awareness of these applications is key to growing
the inkjet media market.?
http://www.capv.com/eprise/main/Store/pdf/NarrowFormat04.pdf


--------------------------------------------------------------------------


CAP Ventures Sees Growth in Business Paper Use

?Growth is expected to occur in the laser, inkjet, and direct-to-press
paper segments. In terms of pages, these segments are expected to show
respective CAGRs of 3.4%, 5%, and 19.1%.?

?Growth is expected to occur in the laser, inkjet, and direct-to-press
paper segments. In terms of pages, these segments are expected to show
respective CAGRs of 3.4%, 5%, and 19.1%. The versatility of inkjet
printing has increased, creating new opportunities for inkjet imaging
on delicate fabrics, heavy fabrics, photographs, art papers,
magnetized sheets, films, and leather, as well as plain papers.?

?One of the more explosive markets is the full color laser printer
paper segment, which is projected to see a 43% growth rate over the
forecast period,? commented Merilyn Dunn, a Director at CAP Ventures.
?This explosive growth rate is driven by reduced prices for laser
printers, and the increased speed and functionality of color laser
printing.?

http://www.printondemand.com/MT/archives/002388.html


--------------------------------------------------------------------------


Here are two informative articles.

Inkjet popularity is fueling media growth
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_2085.html


Wide-Format Inkjets: inspiring new trends in display graphics
http://www.screenweb.com/index.php/channel/5/id/1839


Best regards,
Bobbie7