EU: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2024

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in the EU

The EU market for household and sanitary articles of paper rose significantly to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in the EU

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper declined to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports in the EU

Exports of household and sanitary articles of paper reduced to X tons in 2023, approximately mirroring the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper rose rapidly to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023. Sweden (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and Belgium (X%). Portugal (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Austria (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest household and sanitary articles of paper supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Sweden, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Slovakia, Austria, Finland and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while Austria ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports in the EU

In 2023, the amount of household and sanitary articles of paper imported in the European Union reached X tons, rising by X% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper soared to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Spain (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the key importers of household and sanitary articles of paper, together constituting X% of total imports. Sweden (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Poland (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Italy (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest household and sanitary articles of paper importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Ireland ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform