COMMERCIAL PRINT MARKET TRENDS The paper market continues to struggle with price increases and paper availability. Merchants are implementing blanket increases as cost of business. All paper is on strict allocation and supply is significantly constricted.
Market Impacts expected through 2022: • Price Increases • Material Delays • Labor Shortages
Price Increases by Substrate & Material Delays Product
Price Increases
Order Lead Times
Notes Mills on strict allocation
Coated Paper
6X YTD
12+ weeks
Domestic mills at capacity and unable to build inventory Special make and low demand items not available Import delays due to shipping and transport constraints Mills on strict allocation or reservation system Domestic mills at capacity
Uncoated Paper
5X YTD
16+ weeks
Special make and low demand items not available Restricted sizing to standard trims Recent accident at a premier mill adding to supply chain stress Mills on strict allocation
Board
5X YTD
16+ weeks Limited items available in cartons, shifting to skids
Envelopes
3X YTD
6+ weeks all sizes and materials
4-6 weeks envelope packaging
All mills on allocation through year end
Mills not running at capacity due to demand
Labor Shortages Worker shortages continue to severely impact supply chains. With fewer people in the workforce due to COVID-19, and demand for higher pay, labor supply is not bouncing back as swiftly as consumer demand.
Taylor Advantage 5 Steps To Minimizing Impact 1. Plan ahead. Our team is happy to work with you to get forecasts on expected sales. 2. Manage expectations. Today’s marketplace is offering limited material and size options. 3. Order early. We’re advising customers to order at least 16 weeks out and longer if possible. 4. Connect often. Conditions are changing rapidly. Touch base to ensure materials are available. 5. Keep us in the know. The more Taylor understands your business needs, the better we’ll be able to help navigate these unprecedented market challenges.
5 Ways We’re Mitigating Price Increases and Delays 1. Increased Inventory. We’re working hard to be ready to serve you. 2. Managing Shipping Costs and Delays. Our national footprint helps you spend less and receive product faster. 3. Optimizing Postal Planning. Our expert mail team is here to assist. 4. Offering Alternative Materials. We’re here to help you learn and explore your options. 5. Cultivating Talent. We’ve enhanced wages and incentives to attract and retain the best talent in the business.
Learn More Contact your account representative and begin planning your next project, today.
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