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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market volume for household and sanitary paper in wide rolls and sheets in Ethiopia contracted from 19 716 tons to 16 858 tons. Domestic production remained steady at 15 000 tons per year throughout this period, while imports fell sharply from 4 716 tons to 1 858 tons, driving the overall market decline.

The market structure shifted significantly during the late 2010s with the entry and expansion of major local manufacturers. The launch of PUREWOOD PULP PAPER & PACKAGING PLC, with an annual capacity of 10 000 tons for napkin and toilet paper, alongside the established presence of Eliana Paper Manufacturing, increased domestic supply. This expansion directly substituted for imported goods, explaining the sustained drop in import volumes after 2018.

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

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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

Ethiopia's production of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets remained stable in 2020 at 15 000 tonnes, showing little change from the previous year. The most significant fluctuations occurred in 2018, with both the largest decline and increase recorded at 0.0%.

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

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

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Export volumes of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Ethiopia showed volatility during the observed period. In 2018, shipments reached their lowest point at 0.2 tonnes, with a 77.7% decline marking the largest drop. The following year, exports surged to a peak of 1 tonne in 2019, representing a substantial 634.4% increase. By 2020, exports fell to 1 tonne, a 36.8% decrease from 2019, with the overall shift from 2018 to 2019 showing a 7.3-fold difference.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Nigeria, and the United Kingdom were the primary markets for Ethiopia's exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets. The United States accounted for 40.5% of exports, Nigeria for 34.4%, and the United Kingdom for 6.8%, together making up 81.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of Ethiopia's exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets displayed an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. In 2018, exports hit a low of 0.3 thousand US dollars, with a sharp 94.9% decline. Exports then jumped to a high of 22 thousand US dollars in 2019, marking a dramatic 6,330.9% increase. By 2020, exports dropped to 5 thousand US dollars, a steep 78.5% year-on-year decrease, with the gap between 2018 and 2019 reaching 64 times.

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

During 2017–2020, the United States and Nigeria dominated Ethiopia's exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in value terms, jointly representing 94.2% of total flows, while other partners accounted for the remainder.

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

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

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

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Ethiopia's imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, amounting to 2 751 tonnes, a 9.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 48.3%, with an average annual decline of 19.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt and China were the leading sources for Ethiopia's imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, together accounting for 83.7% of total import flows, with other destinations making up the rest.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Ethiopia's imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in value terms fell for the third year in a row in 2020, reaching 4 135 thousand US dollars, down 6.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 45.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 18.2%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Egypt and China served as the core markets for Ethiopia's imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in value terms, jointly making up 83.0% of total flows, while other destinations had smaller shares.

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

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