Performance Measure 49 Paper and Lumber Value Added Benchmark Maine's growth in value added in the forest products industries will be better than US growth rates, on average, from 1993 to 2005. The graph charts annual growth, each year compared to the previous, for Maine and the US Given that Maine forest products account for a sizeable portion of the US market, it's not surprising to see similarities in the two growth rates, although Maine's growth has been more volatile.
Maine is the second largest paper making state next to Wisconsin.
For the purposes of this performance measure, forest products include all establishments that manufacture paper, lumber, and other wood products. For related data, visit our links page. We have moved toward the benchmark. We have moved away from the benchmark. No significant movement either way.