Colombia: Paper Hand Towels Market 2024

Paper Hand Towels Market Size in Colombia

The Colombian paper hand towels market fell slightly to $X in 2022, which is down 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 consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Paper Hand Towels Production in Colombia

In value terms, paper hand towels production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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 being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Hand Towels Exports

Exports from Colombia

Paper hand towels exports from Colombia skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, growing by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper hand towels exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ecuador (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons) were the main destinations of paper hand towels exports from Colombia, together comprising X% of total exports. Argentina, Peru, Panama, Guatemala, Chile, the United States, Venezuela, Russia and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Ecuador ($X), Brazil ($X) and Peru ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for paper hand towels exported from Colombia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Costa Rica, Panama, Argentina, Chile, Guatemala, the United States, Venezuela, Russia and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Guatemala, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 paper hand towels export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Guatemala ($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 Mexico (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Paper Hand Towels Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2022, the amount of paper hand towels imported into Colombia soared to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper hand towels imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest paper hand towels supplier to Colombia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, paper hand towels imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Free Zones (X tons), threefold. 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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper hand towels to Colombia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Free Zones ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper hand towels import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :