Household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets market in Caribbean

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in the Caribbean region increased consistently from 97 320 t in 2018 to 150 439 t in 2023, representing a growth of over 50%. In value terms, the market expanded from 172.0 million $ US to 229.7 million $ US over the same period. This growth was primarily fueled by a sharp rise in imports, which more than doubled from 30 000 t to 79 330 t, while domestic production remained stable at 82 700 t annually. Exports gradually declined, further boosting net domestic availability.

The period saw a notable acceleration in demand following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which heightened hygiene consciousness and increased consumption of sanitary tissue products. This trend is reflected in the market data, with imports surging from 2020 onward. In 2024, industry factors such as sustained hygiene awareness post-COVID-19 and significant investments in tissue manufacturing facilities, like Irving Consumer Products' $470 million plant expansion in the US, continued to support market growth. The growing emphasis on eco-friendly and sustainable tissue products also began influencing product offerings and consumer choices.

Market dynamics were further shaped by corporate activities, including mergers and acquisitions such as APRIL Group's acquisition of Origami in 2024, which can alter competitive landscapes and supply chains. Additionally, the adoption of recycled fiber-based production by manufacturers responded to rising consumer preference for sustainability. These factors, combined with steady demand from commercial sectors like hospitality and healthcare, contributed to the overall expansion of the market.

Production household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Caribbean

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, 2017-2020

World map of production of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, 2017-2020

In 2020, Caribbean production of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets reached 82 700 tonnes, showing no significant change from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 0.0%, while the largest increase was also recorded in 2018, at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in the Caribbean was valued at 93.3 million US dollars, down by 4.5% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 18.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 92.5 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 19.7%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 5.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Caribbean

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from the Caribbean declined. In 2020, exports reached 14 889 tonnes, marking a gradual reduction of 8.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 16.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 16 208 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 20.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Panama, Guatemala, and Suriname were the key destinations for exports in kind. Panama accounted for 51.0% of exports, Guatemala for 13.7%, and Suriname for 1.7%, together representing 66.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Caribbean exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in value terms were recorded at 16 805 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial decrease of 12.3% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 5.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 19 152 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 11.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Panama, Guatemala, and Suriname consistently remained the main destinations for exports in value terms. Panama accounted for 47.8% of exports, Guatemala for 12.7%, and Suriname for 1.7%, together accounting for 62.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Caribbean in value, 2017-2020

Imports household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets to Caribbean

Imports in kind, t

Imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets into the Caribbean increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 50 687 tonnes, reflecting a sharp gain of 30.0% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 97.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia, the United States, and China formed the core group of markets for imports in kind. Indonesia accounted for 24.9% of imports, the United States for 15.3%, and China for 13.0%, together representing 53.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets into the Caribbean increased for the third consecutive year in value terms. In 2020, imports amounted to 54 986 thousand US dollars, showing an uptick of 5.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 36.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia, the United States, and China remained at the centre of imports in value terms, together taking 55.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Caribbean in value, 2017-2020