Converted paper product manufacturing
NAICS Code: 322200
BLS projects Converted paper product manufacturing to contract -5.4% through 2034 - 7.8 points slower than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 15% of them. It ranks among the contracting industries projected through 2034.
Where Converted paper product manufacturing sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Converted paper product manufacturing sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
-5.4% Top 85% higher than 15% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Contraction read
Signature: 36.9% mean employer AI exposure across 11 tracked public companies .
BLS projects contraction even though many public companies still map to this sector - read employer grades as residual corporate exposure, not proof the industry will keep the same staffing footprint.
NAICS 322200 · 269,900 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Converted paper product manufacturing.
Public companies near this industry
SEC industry labels matching tokens from Converted paper product manufacturing. 11 companies scored · mean AI exposure 36.9%.
| Company | AI grade |
|---|---|
| Avery Dennison Corp | B |
| Graphic Packaging Holding Co | B |
| International Paper Co /New/ | B |
| Kimberly Clark Corp | B |
| New York Times Co | B |
| News Corp | B |
| Packaging Corp Of America | B |
| Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. | B |
Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure from our employer corpus - not a claim that every establishment in Converted paper product manufacturing shares the same risk. Source: SEC company metadata + O*NET-weighted scores · as of 2026-05-15.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Converted paper product manufacturing (NAICS 322200) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Support activities for air transportation | 272,300 | +4.2% |
| Support activities for mining | 271,900 | +2.4% |
| Converted paper product manufacturing | 269,900 | -5.4% |
| Freight transportation arrangement | 266,100 | +10.0% |
| Residential mental health and substance abuse facilities | 264,300 | +10.6% |
| Other food manufacturing | 262,500 | +8.4% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Converted paper product manufacturing?
As of 2024, the Converted paper product manufacturing industry employs approximately 269,900 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Converted paper product manufacturing growing or declining?
The Converted paper product manufacturing industry is projected to decline by 5.4% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of -14,600 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Converted paper product manufacturing?
11 tracked public companies whose SEC industry label matches Converted paper product manufacturing. Sample names include Avery Dennison Corp, Graphic Packaging Holding Co, International Paper Co /New/. Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure scores, not company-specific automation forecasts.
How will AI affect the Converted paper product manufacturing industry?
Among 11 tracked public companies tied to this industry's sector, the mean occupation-weighted AI exposure score is 36.9% (most common grade B). That is a staffing-pattern signal from our employer corpus, not a forecast for every firm in Converted paper product manufacturing. Pair it with occupation-level AI exposure scores for role-specific risk.
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts