Argentina: Toilet Paper Market 2025

Toilet Paper Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian toilet paper market rose to $X in 2021, picking up by 3.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Toilet paper consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Toilet Paper Production in Argentina

In value terms, toilet paper production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 12%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Toilet Paper Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, the amount of toilet paper exported from Argentina dropped notably to X tons, falling by -34.3% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, toilet paper exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 42%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main destinations of toilet paper exports from Argentina.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of -2.0%).

In value terms, the largest markets for toilet paper exported from Argentina were Uruguay ($X) and Chile ($X).

Chile, with a CAGR of -3.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average toilet paper export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -8% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (-1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Toilet Paper Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, approx. X tons of toilet paper were imported into Argentina; waning by -41.6% against 2020. Overall, imports faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 156%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, toilet paper imports contracted notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 153%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Uruguay (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the main suppliers of toilet paper imports to Argentina, with a combined 83% share of total imports. Bolivia, Germany and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +68.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X), Chile ($X) and Peru ($X) constituted the largest toilet paper suppliers to Argentina, with a combined 80% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Bolivia, Germany and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 20%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +55.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average toilet paper import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -1.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 17%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Bolivia ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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