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Paper manufacturing - 322

Definition

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in: manufacturing pulp, paper and paper products. The manufacture of pulp involves separating the cellulose fibres from other impurities in wood, used paper or other fibre sources. The manufacture of paper involves matting these fibres into a sheet. Converted paper products are produced from paper and other materials by various cutting and shaping techniques.

Exclusions

No exclusions are specified in the 2017 NAICS Canada manual.

Businesses

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Establishments

802

0-99 Employees

71.1%

Financial performance

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Average revenue

$903.7
thousand

Profitable

75.2%

Gross domestic product

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Alberta

0%

Manitoba

0%

Salaries and wages

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Salaries

$4.0
billion

Wages

$36.90

Manufacturing

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Net revenue

$3.9
billion

Shipments

$32.5
billion

Value added

$12.3
billion

Trade

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Exports

$17.2
billion

Imports

$8.6
billion
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