Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2024

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American market for household and sanitary articles of paper totaled $X in 2023, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2023, the amount of household and sanitary articles of paper exported in Latin America and the Caribbean reached X tons, remaining stable against 2022 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

El Salvador (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) represented the main exporters of household and sanitary articles of paper in 2023, resulting at approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Trinidad and Tobago (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports. Peru (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Guatemala (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, El Salvador ($X), Guatemala ($X) and Colombia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together comprising X% of total exports.

Guatemala, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by El Salvador (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2023, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper in Latin America and the Caribbean fell to X tons, approximately equating 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper rose slightly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Costa Rica (X tons), Honduras (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), Nicaragua (X tons), Mexico (X tons), El Salvador (X tons), Panama (X tons), Chile (X tons), Uruguay (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) represented the key importer of household and sanitary articles of paper in Latin America and the Caribbean, making up X% of total import. Brazil (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Panama (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Costa Rica ($X), Mexico ($X) and Guatemala ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Honduras, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Panama, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Panama, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Dominican Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform