Portugal: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2024

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Portugal

After two years of decline, the Portuguese market for household and sanitary articles of paper increased by X% to $X in 2023. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Portugal

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper expanded notably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports from Portugal

In 2023, shipments abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Portugal, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Angola (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for household and sanitary articles of paper exports from Portugal, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Angola (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for household and sanitary articles of paper stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports into Portugal

In 2023, purchases abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper expanded notably to $X in 2023. The total import 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 was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of household and sanitary articles of paper to Portugal, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of household and sanitary articles of paper to Portugal, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, import price for household and sanitary articles of paper increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from France ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform