Os 10 maiores fornecedores de papel jornal nos EUA (2026)

Newsprint remains a meaningful industrial paper category in the United States — not for newspaper publishing alone, but increasingly for void fill, garment cutting, packing material, and a wide range of light-duty industrial applications. The North American newsprint supplier base has consolidated dramatically over the past two decades, with capacity declining roughly 75 percent since 2000 as digital media displaced print. The remaining suppliers operate at scale and serve both the surviving publishing market and the growing industrial newsprint segment.

This guide profiles the leading newsprint paper suppliers serving US buyers in 2026, including domestic mills and major Canadian producers with established US distribution. Both groups are essential to understanding the market, and most US-based industrial buyers source from a mix.

How This List Was Built

Inclusion criteria focused on active newsprint production capacity serving the US market in 2026, scale of supply (excluding pure brokers and resellers), and demonstrated coverage of both publishing and industrial newsprint applications. We included Canadian producers because they account for a major share of the newsprint volume consumed by US buyers, and excluding them would misrepresent the market.

The Top 10 Newsprint Suppliers

1. North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC)

Sede: Longview, Washington

Fundada em: 1979

NORPAC is the only major standalone US newsprint producer and one of the most recognized newsprint mill operators in North America. With more than 40 years of production history, NORPAC supplies newsprint to customers across North America and globally, with a reputation for excellent runnability, printability, and consistency. The company is owned by One Rock Capital Partners. NORPAC also serves industrial newsprint buyers — directory paper, book grade paper, and groundwood printing and writing paper. They are the default first-choice US-domestic newsprint supplier for buyers requiring American sourcing.

Principais produtos: Newsprint, directory paper, book grade paper, groundwood printing and writing paper

Setores atendidos: Newspaper publishing, industrial packaging, garment cutting, void fill

2. Resolute Forest Products

Sede: Montreal, Quebec (significant US operations)

Fundada em: 2007 (AbitibiBowater merger)

Resolute is the largest newsprint producer in North America by volume, with six mills and seven newsprint machines across Canada and the US. Their economy of scale and geographic diversity give them advantages when demand and pricing fluctuate. Resolute supplies the majority of newsprint to US East Coast and Midwest publishers and industrial buyers. Their Calhoun, Tennessee mill historically produced uncoated groundwood for newsprint and related grades. Resolute is the volume leader for any buyer with significant tonnage requirements.

Principais produtos: Newsprint (multiple grades), uncoated groundwood, specialty groundwood

Setores atendidos: Newspaper publishing, commercial printing, packaging, industrial newsprint applications

3. Catalyst Paper / Paper Excellence

Sede: Richmond, British Columbia

Fundada em: 1908 (originally Powell River Paper)

Catalyst Paper, owned by Paper Excellence, operates major newsprint capacity at its Crofton Mill near Duncan, BC and the Powell River Mill on the Sunshine Coast. The company supplies primarily Western US customers and has significant export reach. Catalyst is a top three newsprint producer for the US West Coast market and a relevant supplier for buyers in Western states.

Principais produtos: Newsprint, specialty groundwood, uncoated mechanical papers

Setores atendidos: Western US publishers, industrial packaging, West Coast distribution

4. Kruger Inc.

Sede: Montreal, Quebec

Fundada em: 1904

Kruger is one of the largest privately-owned paper producers in North America, operating three mills with five newsprint machines in eastern Canada. Their newsprint serves publishers and industrial buyers throughout the US East Coast and Northeast. As a private company, Kruger discloses less than public competitors, but their volume and consistent supply make them a top-tier newsprint source for any US buyer with eastern distribution.

Principais produtos: Newsprint, specialty groundwood, mechanical printing papers

Setores atendidos: East Coast US publishers, industrial packaging, commercial printing

5. White Birch Paper

Sede: Greenwich, Connecticut

Fundada em: Long-established newsprint producer

White Birch operates five paper machines across three mills, with strong representation in the US Northeast newsprint market. The company is also an active exporter, which gives them flexibility when North American demand fluctuates. Their newsprint serves both publishing and industrial customers, with particular depth in the Northeast distribution network.

Principais produtos: Newsprint, specialty groundwood, mechanical papers

Setores atendidos: Northeast US publishers, industrial newsprint, export markets

6. Inland Empire Paper Company

Sede: Spokane, Washington

Fundada em: 1911

Inland Empire Paper is a US-based newsprint producer serving the Western US. Located in the Spokane area alongside other Pacific Northwest paper operations, Inland Empire has historically supplied West Coast publishers and industrial buyers. While their production scale is smaller than Resolute or Catalyst, they offer Western US customers a domestic-sourced alternative.

Principais produtos: Newsprint, mechanical printing paper

Setores atendidos: Western US newspapers, industrial buyers in the Pacific Northwest

7. Alberta Newsprint Company (ANC)

Sede: Whitecourt, Alberta

Fundada em: 1990

Alberta Newsprint Company (ANC) operates one of the newest and most efficient newsprint mills in North America. With one mill, one paper machine, and a dedicated power plant, ANC has competitive cost economics that industry observers say make capacity closure extremely unlikely. Many industry insiders project that ANC could eventually become the last large North American newsprint producer. ANC serves both Canadian and US markets with high-quality newsprint.

Principais produtos: High-grade newsprint, modern integrated production

Setores atendidos: North American publishers, industrial newsprint buyers

8. Ponderay Newsprint Company

Sede: Newport, Washington

Fundada em: 1989

Ponderay Newsprint operates a newsprint mill outside Spokane, Washington and has been a primary newsprint supplier to West Coast publishers, occasionally serving as the only available supplier to portions of the Southwest US. Following the end of their relationship with Resolute Forest Products, Ponderay took over its own management and marketing. They remain a relevant Western US newsprint source.

Principais produtos: Newsprint for publishing and industrial applications

Setores atendidos: West Coast US publishers, Southwest distribution

9. Greenfirst Forest Products

Sede: Vancouver, BC (acquired Rayonier and Resolute mills)

Fundada em: Greenfirst expanded into pulp and paper through 2021–2022 acquisitions

Greenfirst Forest Products entered the newsprint market through strategic acquisitions of operating mills and is now a meaningful player in the North American newsprint supply chain. Their production capacity serves both Canadian and US markets, and they represent one of the more recent capacity additions in an industry that has been steadily consolidating.

Principais produtos: Newsprint, mechanical pulp paper

Setores atendidos: North American publishers, industrial newsprint

10. Horizon Paper (Distribution and Brokerage)

Sede: Connecticut

Fundada em: 1988

Horizon Paper is the leading US newsprint broker and distributor, representing major mills including Alberta Newsprint, Catalyst, Greenfirst, Inland Empire, Kruger, NORPAC, Resolute, and White Birch. With more than 35 years of account management experience, Horizon serves US publishers and industrial buyers as a single sourcing partner across multiple mill brands. For buyers who want one supplier relationship that draws from multiple mills, Horizon is the dominant intermediary in the US newsprint market.

Principais produtos: Multi-mill newsprint distribution, lightweight grades, directory paper, specialty groundwood

Setores atendidos: US publishers, industrial newsprint buyers seeking single-source procurement

Comparação rápida

Industrial Newsprint vs Publishing Newsprint

Newsprint sold to publishers is engineered for high-speed press performance — tensile strength, brightness, opacity, and runnability all matter. Newsprint sold for industrial use (void fill, packing, garment cutting, painting masking) is far less demanding on these properties. Many industrial buyers purchase off-spec, lower-brightness, or shorter-roll newsprint that publishers reject — and pay significantly less. Several mills on this list run dedicated industrial newsprint grades alongside their publishing-grade production.

Specifications That Matter for Industrial Newsprint Buyers

• Basis weight (typically 40–49 gsm; lighter grades available for void fill)
• Roll dimensions — width, diameter, core size
• Brightness (less critical for industrial use)
• Tear strength for handling stress
• Moisture content (typically 5–8 percent)
• Recycled content if relevant
• Whether the roll is a virgin run or off-spec / mill remnant
• Inkjet/laser printer compatibility if used for printable applications

Perguntas frequentes

Is newsprint still being produced in significant quantities?

Yes, although volumes have declined dramatically since 2000. Newsprint demand fell about 75 percent from 2000 to 2020 and continues to decline at roughly 10 percent per year as digital media replaces print. Surviving mills have consolidated capacity, with several converting to packaging grades. Industrial newsprint demand has partially offset some of the publishing decline.

Where is most US newsprint actually produced?

The US currently has approximately five to six operating newsprint mills, including NORPAC, Inland Empire, and Ponderay in Washington state. The remaining capacity is split among Canadian mills (Resolute, Kruger, Catalyst, ANC, Greenfirst, White Birch) that ship newsprint into the US market. NORPAC is the only major fully-US mill that has historically focused exclusively on the US domestic market.

Are tariffs still a factor in US newsprint pricing?

US tariffs imposed on Canadian newsprint in 2018 were short-lived and largely overturned. As of 2026, most Canadian newsprint enters the US without major tariff impact. However, tariff policy can shift, and buyers should verify current trade conditions when planning long-term contracts.

Can I buy newsprint in small quantities for industrial use?

Yes. Brokers like Horizon Paper, plus regional paper distributors, sell newsprint by the roll or partial pallet. Direct mill purchase typically requires substantial volume. For buyers needing less than a truckload, distributors are the right channel.

What is the difference between standard newsprint and recycled newsprint?

Standard newsprint uses primarily virgin mechanical pulp. Recycled newsprint uses post-consumer or post-industrial waste paper. Performance is similar for industrial use, with recycled grades costing less and offering a sustainability story. For publishing, standard newsprint usually delivers better print results.

Conclusão

The US newsprint market is supplied by a handful of US mills (NORPAC, Inland Empire, Ponderay) and a larger group of Canadian producers (Resolute, Kruger, Catalyst, ANC, Greenfirst, White Birch) with established US distribution. NORPAC leads US-domestic supply. Resolute leads volume. Horizon Paper dominates multi-mill distribution. For high-volume industrial newsprint, Resolute and Horizon are the most efficient routes. For US-content procurement, NORPAC is the default. Match supply geography to your distribution footprint, verify current capacity (this market is changing fast), and lock in pricing structures with realistic volume commitments.