Household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets market in the Philippines

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in the Philippines exhibited significant volatility from 2018 to 2023. It began at 67 436 tons in 2018 and jumped sharply to 88 636 tons in 2019, reflecting a period of strong expansion.

This upward trajectory was interrupted in 2020 when the market volume fell to 63 611 tons and then edged down further to 59 845 tons in 2021. The contraction removed nearly all the gains achieved in the previous year.

A steady recovery took hold from 2021, with the market volume rising to 69 661 tons in 2022 and reaching 74 474 tons in 2023. The final figure surpassed the 2018 starting point, closing the period with overall growth.

Production household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in the Philippines

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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

In the Philippines, production of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets reached 45 000 tonnes in 2019, marking the highest level during the period. However, output fell sharply to 21 000 tonnes in 2020, representing a 53.3% decline compared to the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 timeframe, production decreased by 43.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 17.2%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, when production grew by 21.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two consecutive years of growth, the Philippines experienced a decline in the production value of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets. In 2019, output peaked at 45 730 thousand US dollars, but dropped to 23 534 thousand US dollars in 2020, reflecting a 48.5% decrease from the previous year. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 35.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.5%. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2019 at 12.4%.

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

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

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Export volumes of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from the Philippines showed considerable volatility between 2017 and 2020. Exports peaked in 2018 at 7 408 tonnes, then plummeted to 843 tonnes in 2020, representing an 83.7% drop from the previous year and an 8.8-fold difference between the high and low points. The most notable increase occurred in 2018, with exports growing by 9.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia was the primary destination for Philippine exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, accounting for 82.7% of total export volume. Other markets played a much smaller role during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values for household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from the Philippines displayed an unstable pattern throughout the observed period. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 8 144 thousand US dollars, while the lowest occurred in 2020 at 945 thousand US dollars, representing an 82.0% decline from the previous year and an 8.6-fold variation between these extremes. The most substantial increase took place in 2018, with export value rising by 22.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Malaysia dominated as the leading buyer of Philippine household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in value terms, representing 81.5% of total exports. The remaining share was distributed among various other countries.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets into the Philippines declined in 2020. Import volume reached 48 800 tonnes in 2019, the highest point during the period, before falling to 43 454 tonnes in 2020, an 11.0% decrease. Over the entire 2017-2020 timeframe, imports increased by 20.7%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 6.5%. The most significant year-on-year increase was recorded in 2019 at 28.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia was the main source of imports for household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets into the Philippines, accounting for 82.0% of total import volume. The remainder was spread across a diverse range of smaller suppliers.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Following two years of expansion, import values for household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets into the Philippines decreased in 2020. The value peaked in 2019 at 57 500 thousand US dollars, then declined to 52 480 thousand US dollars in 2020, a moderate drop of 8.7% from the previous year. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, import values grew by 39.4%, corresponding to an average annual increase of 11.7%. The largest annual rise occurred in 2019 at 27.8%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Indonesia remained the principal source for imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets into the Philippines in value terms, holding an 82.5% share of total imports. The remaining portion was fragmented across numerous other origins.

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

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