Nepal: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2025

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Nepal

The Nepalese market for household and sanitary articles of paper contracted slightly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Nepal

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports from Nepal

In 2022, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Nepal soared to X tons, jumping by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The exports peaked 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 stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Nepal, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for household and sanitary articles of paper exported from Nepal worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for household and sanitary articles of paper stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (X%).

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports into Nepal

In 2022, the amount of household and sanitary articles of paper imported into Nepal expanded significantly to X tons, picking up by X% against the year before. Overall, imports saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of household and sanitary articles of paper to Nepal, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), China ($X) and Indonesia ($X) were the largest household and sanitary articles of paper suppliers to Nepal, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform