Colombia: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2025

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Colombia

The Colombian market for household and sanitary articles of paper declined to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Colombia

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports from Colombia

Exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Colombia surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Colombia, together comprising X% of total exports. Costa Rica, Peru, Panama, the United States, Chile, Guatemala, El Salvador, Venezuela, Honduras and the Dominican Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for El Salvador (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Ecuador ($X) and Peru ($X) were the largest markets for household and sanitary articles of paper exported from Colombia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Argentina, Costa Rica, the United States, Panama, Chile, Guatemala, Venezuela, El Salvador, Honduras and the Dominican Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

El Salvador, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Honduras ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Honduras (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports into Colombia

In 2022, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper into Colombia soared to X tons, surging by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of household and sanitary articles of paper to Colombia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Free Zones (X tons), twofold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Free Zones (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of household and sanitary articles of paper to Colombia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Free Zones, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Free Zones (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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