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

Earlier Report Observations

The Swiss market for household and sanitary paper in wide rolls and sheets saw significant volume growth from 45 106 t in 2018 to a peak of 72 842 t in 2020, followed by a steady decline to 51 608 t by 2023. In value terms, the market expanded from 65.2 million USD to 98.6 million USD in 2020, dipped to 82.7 million USD in 2021, and then recovered to around 98 million USD in 2022-2023, indicating a notable increase in average prices or a shift toward higher-value products.

Domestic production rose from 55 648 t in 2018 to 72 000 t in 2023, with a particularly strong increase in 2020. Import volumes surged to over 13 000 t in 2020 but then contracted sharply to less than 3 500 t by 2023. Exports, after a slight decrease in 2019-2020, grew robustly from 2021, reaching 23 865 t in 2023 before moderating in 2024, reflecting a reorientation of trade flows that affected domestic market supply.

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

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

Switzerland's production of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 72 225 tonnes, marking a solid 21.5% improvement compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 14.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 55 648 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 12.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Switzerland's production value of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 92 359 thousand US dollars, up by 18.4% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 24.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 0.0% change.

Annual dynamics of production in Switzerland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

Exports in kind, t

Switzerland's exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 13 345 tonnes, showing a controlled reduction of 9.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 25.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and Austria remained the main markets for Switzerland's exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in volume terms. Germany accounted for 59.7% of exports, Poland for 19.3%, and Austria for 9.1%, collectively representing 88.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Switzerland's export value of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets has fallen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 17 065 thousand US dollars, representing a 12.1% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value declined by 18.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Poland, and Austria were the primary destinations for Switzerland's exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in value terms. Germany held 58.9% of export value, Poland 18.4%, and Austria 8.0%, together accounting for 85.3% of total exports.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Switzerland's imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 13 962 tonnes, up by 17.8% relative to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 217.9%, equating to a compound annual growth rate of 47.0%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Italy, Germany, and Poland formed the key group of partners for Switzerland's imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in volume terms. Italy accounted for 68.0% of imports, Germany for 11.6%, and Poland for 7.2%, jointly representing 86.8% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Switzerland's import value of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totalled 23 321 thousand US dollars, which is 14.0% greater than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 120.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 30.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Poland remained central to Switzerland's imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in value terms, together accounting for 75.8% of total import flows.

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

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