Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2025

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American market for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper declined modestly 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; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

Exports of household and sanitary articles of paper expanded remarkably to X tons in 2022, surging by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper rose significantly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

El Salvador was the key exporter of household and sanitary articles of paper in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Guatemala (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Trinidad and Tobago (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Peru (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

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, the largest household and sanitary articles of paper supplying countries in Latin America and the Caribbean were El Salvador ($X), Guatemala ($X) and Colombia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Guatemala, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, approx. X tons of household and sanitary articles of paper were imported in Latin America and the Caribbean; increasing by X% on 2021 figures. The total import volume 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 in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Costa Rica (X tons), Honduras (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), Nicaragua (X tons), Chile (X tons), Mexico (X tons), El Salvador (X tons), Panama (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons), Uruguay (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Bolivia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Paraguay (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Costa Rica ($X), Mexico ($X) and Guatemala ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Panama, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Bolivia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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