The forecast for the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for Paper, Paper Product, and Disposable Plastic Product Merchant Wholesalers in Canada shows a steady increase from $10.279 billion in 2024 to $11.06 billion in 2028. The year-on-year growth rate is approximately 1.92% from 2024 to 2025, followed by a similar incremental pattern reaching 1.60% annually by 2028. As of 2023, there is no data available to compare past growth, but this trend suggests consistent market expansion and cost increment.

Key future trends to watch include:

The influence of environmental regulations and sustainability practices on disposable plastic products.
Tech advancements in reducing paper product costs.
Shifts in consumer preferences towards more eco-friendly products.