U.S. Sanitary Paper Product Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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View PricingU.S. Sanitary Paper Product Import Shrink Notably 54K Tons in November 2022
U.S. Sanitary Paper Product Imports
In November 2022, the amount of sanitary paper product imported into the United States fell to 54K tons, shrinking by -12.8% compared with October 2022 figures. Overall, imports saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 22% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of 69K tons. From April 2022 to November 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, sanitary paper product imports fell to $175M (IndexBox estimates) in November 2022. In general, imports recorded a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 23% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 217K tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to November 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
In November 2022, Canada (30K tons) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary paper product to the United States, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, sanitary paper product imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (9.5K tons), threefold. Mexico (7.7K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.
From January 2022 to November 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Canada amounted to -1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: China (-1.0% per month) and Mexico (-4.6% per month).
In value terms, Canada ($103M) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary paper product to the United States, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($26M), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 13% share.
From January 2022 to November 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Canada was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (-3.0% per month) and China (-2.2% per month).
Import Prices by Country
In November 2022, the sanitary paper product price stood at $3,260 per ton (CIF, US), picking up by 2.1% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 an increase of 4.6% m-o-m. The import price peaked in November 2022.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($3,442 per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($1,488 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to November 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Factors Affecting Sanitary Paper Product Prices
The price of sanitary paper may be influenced by a number of factors, such as the cost of raw materials, production costs, shipping and handling costs, taxes, and marketing expenses.
Sanitary paper product raw material prices have been on the rise in recent years, due in part to the increasing cost of pulp and paper products. This has put pressure on manufacturers to find ways to reduce costs. One way they have done this is by using recycled materials. However, the use of recycled materials can only go so far in reducing costs. Another way manufacturers have reduced costs is by using cheaper grades of paper.
Production costs will vary depending on the type of product being produced. For example, toilet paper is typically less expensive to produce than facial tissue. The type of paper used also affects production costs, with recycled paper often being more expensive than virgin paper.
Shipping and handling costs will depend on the distance the product needs to travel to reach its destination. Finally, taxes also play a role in determining the final price of a sanitary paper product.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sanitary paper product market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- NAICS 322291 - Sanitary paper product manufacturing
Companies mentioned:
- Johnson & Johnson
- Georgia-Pacific
- Marcal Manufacturing
- Hoffmaster Group
- Professional Disposables
- Cascades Tissue Group - North Carolina
- Attends Healthcare Products
- Principle Business Enterprises
- Royal Paper Converting
- First Quality Baby Products
- Orchids Paper Products Company
- U.S. Alliance Paper
- Associated Hygienic Products
- Allied West Paper Corp.
- Cascades Tissue Group - Pennsylvania
- Playtex Products
- Leaf River Cellulose
- Rose's Southwest Papers
- Playtex Manufacturing
- Tambrands Sales Corp.
- The Procter & Gamble Paper Products Company
- The Tranzonic Companies
- Tz Acquisition Corp.
- First Quality Products
- Marcal Paper Mills
- Soundview Paper Mills
- Soundview Paper Holdings
- Omganics
Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
