U.S. - Toilet Or Facial Tissue Stock, Towel And Similar Paper - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingAverage Annual U.S. Imports of Tissue Paper Reach $515 Million
U.S. Tissue Paper Imports
Tissue paper imports into the United States rose remarkably to 350K tons in 2023, surging by 8.8% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2013 to 2023; however, 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 17%. Imports peaked at 417K tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, tissue paper imports shrank to $515M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 38%. Imports peaked at $572M in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Tissue Paper in U.S. (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Canada | 162 | 168 | 194 | 179 | 186 | 183 | 150 | 102 | 132 | 157 | 137 |
| Indonesia | 94.7 | 115 | 114 | 139 | 101 | 131 | 171 | 126 | 56.0 | 105 | 122 |
| Mexico | 60.0 | 67.4 | 80.8 | 75.2 | 77.5 | 115 | 98.6 | 138 | 84.4 | 151 | 109 |
| Italy | 4.6 | 2.7 | 13.0 | 30.6 | 22.2 | 63.9 | 36.3 | 42.4 | 48.6 | 9.2 | 40.2 |
| Turkey | 24.4 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 6.1 | 3.7 | 22.2 | 44.0 | 20.1 | 46.5 | 36.4 |
| Vietnam | 5.7 | 3.3 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 5.7 | 3.6 | 4.9 | 2.9 | 0.3 | 11.9 | 24.8 |
| Germany | 9.5 | 15.0 | 12.5 | 9.7 | 5.2 | 7.5 | 13.7 | 6.2 | 5.4 | 2.6 | 8.3 |
| China | 33.9 | 28.2 | 18.1 | 22.6 | 24.6 | 17.1 | 4.8 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Others | 6.0 | 23.7 | 30.3 | 43.3 | 62.8 | 47.4 | 32.9 | 36.8 | 25.6 | 31.2 | 33.7 |
| Total | 400 | 425 | 470 | 511 | 492 | 572 | 535 | 501 | 376 | 516 | 515 |
Imports by Country
Indonesia (102K tons), Canada (82K tons) and Mexico (80K tons) were the main suppliers of tissue paper imports to the United States, together comprising 75% of total imports. Turkey, Italy, Vietnam, Germany and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +20.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Canada ($137M), Indonesia ($122M) and Mexico ($109M) were the largest tissue paper suppliers to the United States, together accounting for 71% of total imports. Italy, Turkey, Vietnam, Germany and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +24.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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
In 2023, the tissue paper price amounted to $1,473 per ton (CIF, US), shrinking by -8.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,605 per ton, and then declined in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($1,910 per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($1,196 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the tissue paper market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 1676 - Household and sanitary papers
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Data coverage:
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
