Globally, paper production has been on a downward trend since 2017, even with the world population continuing to rise.  Why then would paper prices be on the rise?

Paper is one of those essential business supplies that many don’t think about. It’s basically always there when needed and, if not, paper is pretty easy to acquire. Most businesses with a relatively high volume of printing would have paper delivered regularly or simply visit the local office supply shop in an emergency.

If you are looking for an article about collectible paper weights, this is not it.  This article is about understanding the terminology behind copier and printer paper weights.   In researching this article, I did find the Paperweight Collector's Association at paperweight.org.