Portugal: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2025

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Portugal

In 2022, the Portuguese market for household and sanitary articles of paper increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Portugal

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated resilient 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, production increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, overseas shipments of household and sanitary articles of paper decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after nine years of growth. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Portugal, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. Morocco (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for household and sanitary articles of paper exports from Portugal, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Angola ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and Morocco ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of household and sanitary articles of paper to Portugal, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for household and sanitary articles of paper stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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