United Kingdom: Toilet Paper Market 2024

Toilet Paper Market Size in the UK

After two years of decline, the UK toilet paper market increased by 3.5% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a pronounced slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Toilet Paper Production in the UK

In value terms, toilet paper production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 12%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Toilet Paper Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, approx. X tons of toilet paper were exported from the UK; with a decrease of -16.8% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, toilet paper exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 12% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for toilet paper exports from the UK, with a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, toilet paper exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ireland stood at -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+12.8% per year) and France (+14.3% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for toilet paper exports from the UK, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 5.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Iceland, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Ireland totaled -2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+12.9% per year) and Iceland (+9.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average toilet paper export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Iceland ($X per ton) and Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Toilet Paper Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, supplies from abroad of toilet paper was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt descent. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, toilet paper imports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of toilet paper to the UK, with a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, toilet paper imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +42.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-6.7% per year) and France (-11.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of toilet paper to the UK, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +37.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-2.9% per year) and France (-11.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average toilet paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -24.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 37%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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