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

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for household and sanitary paper in Venezuela increased from 128.3 thousand tons to 134.0 thousand tons. This growth occurred alongside a persistent economic crisis, which spurred higher imports to cover domestic demand. The market has long been dominated by domestic manufacturers such as MANPA and PAVECA, whose production remained steady at 133.8 thousand tons.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 significantly boosted demand for hygiene paper products, shifting consumer preferences toward disposable items. In response, the Venezuelan government initiated large-scale imports of toilet paper to address local shortages. This state-led import strategy continued into 2021, with monthly volumes reaching up to 50 million rolls, while private companies faced accusations of hoarding inventories, which affected market distribution.

After 2021, the market volume began to contract, falling to 131.6 thousand tons in 2022 and further to 127.7 thousand tons in 2023. Production levels stayed constant throughout the period. The ongoing economic crisis continued to influence market conditions during these years.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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, Venezuela produced 133.8 thousand tons of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, with production remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year. 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 Venezuela in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Venezuela was valued at 156.5 million US dollars, showing a slight uptick of 0.8% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 3%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 155.3 million US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 163.6 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 5.1%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 1.4%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Venezuela's exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 794 tons, representing a loss of 68.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 85.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 47.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 5 780 tons, with the largest increase also occurring in 2018 at 3.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Guatemala and Colombia continued to lead as the primary markets for exports in kind, together accounting for 91.1% of total flows, while other partners played a supplementary role.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Venezuela's export volume of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 929 thousand US dollars, indicating a sudden fall of 68.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports decreased by 86.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 48.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 7 070 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 4.9%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Guatemala and Colombia remained the key partner countries for exports in value terms, with a combined share of 91.3% 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 Venezuela in value, 2017-2020

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

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import levels fluctuated, with a 3.1-fold difference between the low of 2018 and the high of 2020. In 2020, the volume of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets imports into Venezuela amounted to 1 024 tons, representing a gain of 31.7% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 335 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 13.6%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 131.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets was imported into Venezuela from many countries. Even the largest destinations—China, Vietnam, and Panama—together represented only 49.0% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. A 3.8-fold variation was noted between the minimum in 2018 and the maximum in 2020. In 2020, household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets imports into Venezuela totalled 1 669 thousand US dollars, amounting to an abrupt increase of 46.0% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 437 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 0.7%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 161.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China (26.8% of imports in value terms), the United States (16.4% of imports in value terms), and Vietnam (14.8% of imports in value terms) formed the main group of destinations for imports in value terms of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets to Venezuela, with a combined share of 58.0% of total flows.

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

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