How much paper does the UK use?

According to the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI), the UK consumed approximately 12.3 million tonnes of paper and paperboard in 2021. This includes all types of paper and paperboard, such as newsprint, printing and writing paper, packaging, and other specialty papers. The CPI estimates that the UK's paper and board consumption has been relatively stable over the past decade, with a slight decrease in consumption since 2016.