France: Paper Hand Towels Market 2025

Paper Hand Towels Market Size in France

In 2022, the French paper hand towels market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Paper Hand Towels Production in France

In value terms, paper hand towels production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Paper hand towels production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Hand Towels Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of paper hand towels, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper hand towels exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of paper hand towels exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports. The UK, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Israel and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper hand towels exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper hand towels export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Hand Towels Imports

Imports into France

Paper hand towels imports into France totaled X tons in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper hand towels imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest paper hand towels supplier to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, paper hand towels imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper hand towels to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paper hand towels import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 UK ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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