Tablecloths and serviettes of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The Portuguese market for paper tablecloths and serviettes grew to 48 778 t in 2019, a 14% increase from the previous year. This expansion was supported by the continued leadership of national companies like Renova, which focused on innovation and developing new products for domestic and professional segments. Concurrently, rising consumer preference for sustainable options, including products made from recycled paper, stimulated demand.

Market volume then entered a period of decline, falling to 38 999 t by 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 heightened focus on hygiene, boosting demand for disposable paper products generally. During this period, new players such as TheElementCBD entered the market, and manufacturers invested in product diversification and packaging technology. However, these developments did not reverse the downward trend in consumption for tablecloths and serviettes.

A recovery occurred in 2023, with the market rising to 44 200 t, before contracting again to 40 595 t in 2024. In value terms, the market reached 111.7 million $ US in 2023, suggesting shifts in product mix or pricing structures alongside the volume changes.

Production paper tablecloths and serviettes in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Portugal's production of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 105.8 million US dollars, marking a 2.9% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 5.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 98.7 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 1.9%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020, with a 4.2% growth.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Following two years of growth, Portugal's production of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers declined. In 2021, output totaled 52 947 tonnes, down 5.3% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 4.2%, translating to an average annual rate of 1.4%. The peak was reached in 2020 at 55 913 tonnes, while the largest increase of 7.0% was recorded in 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports paper tablecloths and serviettes from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Portugal's exports of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers rebounded. In 2021, exports amounted to 15 480 tonnes, showing a sharp year-over-year increase of 33.9%. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 7.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 11 561 tonnes, and the largest decline of 18.7% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Spain remained the primary market for Portugal's exports in volume terms, accounting for 81.3% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed among numerous other destinations.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year drop, Portugal's cross-border shipments of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers increased. In 2021, exports stood at 32 809 thousand US dollars, representing a 42.4% year-over-year rise. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 11.7%, equating to an average annual rate of 3.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 23 042 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 20.3% occurring in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018-2021, Spain clearly dominated Portugal's exports in value terms for tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers, capturing 81.1% of total flows. Other countries each held significantly smaller shares.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Imports paper tablecloths and serviettes to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decrease, Portugal's imports of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers rose. In 2021, imports totaled 3 759 tonnes, reflecting a 26.2% year-over-year increase. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 40.9%, with an average annual decline of 16.1%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 2 978 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 51.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Spain and Italy played the leading roles in Portugal's imports in volume terms, together accounting for 80.4% of total flows. The remaining share was dispersed among other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year reduction, Portugal's imports of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers increased. In 2021, imports reached 8 284 thousand US dollars, showing a robust 24.6% advance compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 29.3%, with an average annual decline of 10.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 6 648 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline of 32.3% occurred in the same year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2018-2021, Spain (64.6% of imports in value terms), Italy (12.3%), and the United Kingdom (8.6%) were the main markets for Portugal's imports in value terms. Together, they accounted for 85.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021