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Paper Hand Towels Prices in the United States

U.S. Paper Hand Towels Export Price per Ton in May 2022

In May 2022, the paper hand towels price per ton stood at $2.4K (FOB, US), dropping by -2.8% against the previous month. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2022 an increase of 1.2% against the previous month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2.6K per ton. From March 2022 to May 2022, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($3.6K per ton), while the average price for exports to the Dominican Republic ($1.7K per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to May 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Paper Hand Towels Exports

Paper hand towels exports from the United States contracted to 18K tons in July 2022, approximately reflecting the month before. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +3.6% over the period from January 2022 to July 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain months. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2022 when exports increased by 24% m-o-m. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 18K tons, leveling off in the following month.

In value terms, paper hand towels exports expanded modestly to $47M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2022. The total export value increased at an average monthly rate of +3.9% from January 2022 to July 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 with an increase of 28% against the previous month. The exports peaked in July 2022.

U.S. Paper Hand Towels Exports by Country

Canada (11K tons) was the main destination for paper hand towels exports from the United States, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, paper hand towels exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (721 tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mexico (719 tons), with a 4.9% share.

From January 2022 to May 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume to Canada was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Japan (-17.8% per month) and Mexico (+9.7% per month).

In value terms, Canada ($26M) remains the key foreign market for paper hand towels exports from the United States, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($2.2M), with a 6.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 6.2% share.

From January 2022 to May 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to Canada stood at -1.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Japan (-16.8% per month) and Mexico (+10.7% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paper hand towels 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:

Prodcom 17221160 - Hand towels of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres

Country coverage:

United States

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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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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024