Household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets market in Western Asia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market volume for household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Western Asia experienced significant fluctuations, starting at 582 thousand tons in 2018. It grew steadily to reach 817 thousand tons in 2020, largely driven by emergency stockpiling during the COVID-19 pandemic which boosted demand for hygiene paper products. After stabilizing in 2021, the market surged by 26% to a peak of 1 032 thousand tons in 2022, then contracted by 25% to 778 thousand tons in 2023.

In 2024, market activity was highlighted by Crown Paper Mill's plan to build a new 60 000 metric ton tissue production facility in Saudi Arabia, expected to start operations in the first quarter. The Paper and Tissue One Show exhibition in Abu Dhabi attracted 267 companies from 36 countries, reflecting robust industry engagement. Additionally, growing regional demand for recycled and eco-friendly paper products aligned with broader sustainability trends in Asia.

Production household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Western Asia

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 Western Asia, production of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets reached 877.2 thousand tons in 2020, marking a 5.9% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 3.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 828.0 thousand tons, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 895.5 thousand tons. The most significant decline took place in 2019, when production fell by 7.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Western Asia's production of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 990 million US dollars, representing a 1.3% year-over-year rise. From 2017 to 2020, production value expanded by 28.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.7%.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Western Asia declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 302.2 thousand tons, showing a gradual decrease of 4.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 12.8%, with an average annual decline of 4.5%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 493.4 thousand tons. The largest decrease occurred in 2019 with a 36.0% drop, while the most significant increase was in 2018 with a 42.4% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export market for household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets was diverse. The United Kingdom accounted for 21.4% of exports, Greece for 9.2%, and the United States for 3.9%, together making up just 34.5% of total flows. The remaining 65.5% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Western Asia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 462.9 million US dollars, reflecting an 8.0% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 4.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 538.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 22.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Western Asia were not concentrated in a few key markets. The United Kingdom represented 19.5% of export value, Greece 8.7%, and the United States 3.8%, together accounting for only 32.0% of total flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets into Western Asia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 302.2 thousand tons, showing a substantial gain of 14.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 16.8%, equating to an average annual decline of 5.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 180.2 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 38.1%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 17.9% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the import market for household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Western Asia was broad. Indonesia accounted for 11.7% of imports, Egypt for 11.0%, and India for 6.2%, together forming only 28.8% of total flows. The remaining 71.2% came from many other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets into Western Asia declined. In 2020, imports totaled 344.2 million US dollars, indicating a strong decrease of 18.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 8.7%, with an average annual decline of 3.0%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 421.6 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 7.3% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Western Asia imported household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from many countries. Even the largest destinations—Egypt, Indonesia, and China—together represented only 27.6% of total import value.

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

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