EU: Paper Handkerchiefs Market 2020

Paper Handkerchiefs Market Size in the EU

The revenue of the paper handkerchiefs market in the European Union amounted to $X in 2017, approximately reflecting the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The level of paper handkerchiefs consumption peaked of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Paper Handkerchiefs Production in the EU

The paper handkerchiefs production stood at X tons in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the paper handkerchiefs production attained its maximum volume in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Paper Handkerchiefs Exports in the EU

In 2017, approx. X tons of paper handkerchiefs and cleansing or facial tissues were exported in the European Union; going up by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the paper handkerchiefs exports reached its peak figure volume in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper handkerchiefs exports totaled $X in 2017. The paper handkerchiefs exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Paper Handkerchiefs Exports by Country in the EU

Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of paper handkerchiefs and cleansing or facial tissues in 2017. Poland (X tons) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%), the UK (X%) and Sweden (X%). The following exporters - Slovakia (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons), Austria (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Portugal (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper handkerchiefs markets worldwide were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Sweden, Belgium, the UK, Slovakia, Spain, the Netherlands, Austria and Portugal, which together accounted for a further X%.

Portugal (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, among the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Handkerchiefs Export Prices by Country in the EU

In 2017, the paper handkerchiefs export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. The paper handkerchiefs export price continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for paper handkerchiefs and cleansing or facial tissues reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the export prices for paper handkerchiefs and cleansing or facial tissues failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Sweden (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Paper Handkerchiefs Imports in the EU

In 2017, the amount of paper handkerchiefs and cleansing or facial tissues imported in the European Union totaled X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of imports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper handkerchiefs imports stood at $X in 2017. The paper handkerchiefs imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Paper Handkerchiefs Imports by Country in the EU

In 2017, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), the UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) represented the largest importers of paper handkerchiefs and cleansing or facial tissues, together creating X% of total imports. Sweden (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Czech Republic (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper handkerchiefs markets worldwide were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Spain and Poland, which together accounted for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries , Ireland (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Handkerchiefs Import Prices by Country in the EU

In 2017, the paper handkerchiefs import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. The paper handkerchiefs import price continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, when the import prices increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for paper handkerchiefs and cleansing or facial tissues reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the import prices for paper handkerchiefs and cleansing or facial tissues failed to regain its momentum.

Average import prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, major importing countries recorded the following import prices: in the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Ireland ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Ireland (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform