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Office supplies are consumables and equipment regularly used in offices by businesses and other organizations,[1] required to sustain office operations.[2] For example, office supplies may be used by individuals engaged in written communications, record-keeping and bookkeeping. The range of items classified as office supplies varies, and typically includes small, expendable, daily use items, and consumable products.[3]

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Typical products

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Office supplies are typically divided by type of product and general use. Some of the many different office supply products include

Common supplies and office equipment items before the advent of suitably priced word processing machines and PCs in the 1970s and 1980s were: typewriters, slide rules, calculators, adding machines,[4] carbon- and carbonless paper.

Some vendors in the office supply industry may provide ancillary services for businesses, such as copy centers, printing and binding services. Some vendors may provide services for shipping, including packaging and bulk mailing.[5]

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Market size

The global office supplies market, valued at USD 151.46 billion in 2022, is projected to witness a 2.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2023 to 2030. The industry's expansion is attributed to the flourishing global services sector and increased product consumption in education. Rising environmental consciousness is driving consumers towards sustainable sourcing, production, and packaging to minimize carbon footprint. However, the COVID-19 crisis adversely affected the market, with lockdowns and social distancing measures leading to decreased demand for traditional office supplies in corporate settings worldwide.[6]

According to UnivDatos, The Global Office Supplies Market was valued at more than USD 126 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 2% from 2022–2028.

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