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Household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets market in Central America

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Central America" region includes following countries:

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Earlier Report Observations

The physical market volume for household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Central America demonstrated a gradual upward trend from 2018 to 2023, rising from 1 388 thousand tons to 1 466 thousand tons. This growth was sustained despite a temporary dip to 1 390 thousand tons in 2022, with annual production consistently exceeding 1 350 thousand tons throughout the period.

In monetary terms, the market value showed more pronounced fluctuations, declining from $2.1 billion in 2018 to $1.7 billion in 2020. A recovery followed, peaking at $2.2 billion in 2022 before a modest correction to $2.1 billion in 2023. Import and export volumes varied significantly each year, contributing to the net market dynamics.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Central America
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Central America in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Central America

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Central America's production of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 1 368 K t, marking a slight increase of 1.4% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Central America in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.5%	0.1%	1.4%	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of Central America's household and sanitary paper production in wide rolls or large sheets has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 1 677 M $ US, down by 10.1% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 15.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 074 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 4.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.2%	(10.0%)	(10.1%)	(5.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Central America exported 112.3 K t of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, showing a dramatic increase of 48.4% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 60.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 11.4% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central America in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.8%	(11.4%)	48.4%	17.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Central America's exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets were heavily concentrated, with the United States and Dominican Republic together accounting for 84.3% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Central America's exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets amounted to 137.7 M $ US, indicating a sharp increase of 31.5% versus 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 29.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 104.7 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 20.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.8%	(20.3%)	31.5%	9.1%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the United States and Dominican Republic clearly led in export value for household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Central America, with their combined share reaching 82.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Imports in kind, K t

Central America's imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 156.9 K t, up by 14.7% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 36.3%, with an annualized rate of 10.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central America in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.0%	10.0%	14.7%	10.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Central America's imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets were the United States (42.2% of imports in kind), Indonesia (7.6%), and Trinidad and Tobago (7.2%), together forming 57.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Central America's imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 191.2 M $ US, representing a small advance of 0.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 17.1%, with an annualized growth rate of 5.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.8%	3.9%	0.9%	5.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017-2020, the United States (42.8% of imports in value terms), Indonesia (7.1%), and Trinidad and Tobago (6.2%) remained the principal suppliers of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets to Central America, jointly accounting for 56.1% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io