Segments - Toilet Paper Market by Type (1 Ply, 2 Ply, and Others), Distribution Channel (B2B and B2C), End-user (Healthcare, Hospitality, Household, and Others), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The global toilet paper market size was USD 51.4 Bn in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 75.8 Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 4.5% during 2023–2031. The market growth is attributed to the rising awareness among people regarding health and hygiene.
Toilet paper is a thin soft paper that some people use to clean themselves after going to the toilet. It is typically sold in rolls and made from a variety of materials including virgin pulp, recycled paper, or a combination of both. Some toilet paper is scented or treated with lotions to provide added comfort.
Toilet paper is made from raw materials which include office paper, magazines, books, and others. The toilet paper is either pre-moistured or dry and comes in rolls or sheets that are dispensed from a holder attached to the wall near the wall.
There are several types of toilet paper such as 1-ply, 2-ply, 3-ply, recycled, tree-free bamboo, biodegradable, and unbleached toilet paper. Toilet paper is available in various shops. The benefits of toilet paper are easily disposable, avoiding direct contact, suitable alternative, decoration benefits, and luxury.
The market report finds that COVID-19 has a positive impact during the forecast period. The government has imposed a complete shutdown that has forced people to stay at home which further propels the global toilet paper market growth, due to the pandemic. The U.S. is the biggest buyer of toilet paper in the world. Thus, the COVID-19 impact is expected to continue to drive the growth of the global market during the forecast period.
The global toilet paper market report has up-to-date insights about market scenarios that can shape the overall market performance and condition during the forecast period, 2023 to 2031.
The high demand for greener products is increasing and is one of the key trends in the global toilet paper market. Toilet paper is biodegradable as it is made from natural materials such as paper-like wood pulp. Manufacturers are constantly focusing on alternative ways and using recycled fibers in their products, to reduce the burden on paper pulp derived from trees.
The growing number of commercial activities is increasing the demand for toilet paper and is one of the major factors driving the market growth. Travel and tourism are increasing and have led to the growth of the hospitality industry all over the world. The demand for tissue products is increasing in hotels, restaurants, resorts, and others, due to hygiene requirements.
The demand for toilet paper is increasing on online channels and is anticipated to drive the global market during the forecast period. Consumers are constantly preferring online shopping for a variety of toilet and tissue products. The demand for toilet paper products is expected to increase the growth of the market in the coming years.
The high price of toilet and tissue paper is expected to hamper the global market growth during the forecast period. The price of tissue paper has increased by 10% which is hindering the toilet paper market. The increasing prices of paper raw materials negatively impact the growth of the global toilet paper market.
The global toilet paper market research report includes an assessment of the market trends, market segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Toilet Paper Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2020–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Type (1 Ply, 2 Ply, and Others), Distribution Channel (B2B and B2C), and End-user (Healthcare, Hospitality, Household, and Others) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Georgia-Pacific.; Procter & Gamble; Kruger Inc.; SOFIDEL; Kimberly-Clark; Suzano; WEPA Hygieneprodukte GmbH; Absormex CMPC Tissue; Essity Aktiebolag (publ).; Caprice Paper Products Pty Ltd; Hengan International Group Company Ltd.; Unilever; Paper Mart; Unicharm Corporation; Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) Sinar Mas.; and Clearwater Paper Corporation. |
Based on type, the toilet paper market is divided into 1 ply, 2 ply, and others. The 2 ply segment is anticipated to hold a key share of the market in the coming years, due to product cost-effectiveness. 2 Ply is a little softest toilet paper as compared to 1 Ply. 2 Ply toilet paper is more absorbent and comfortable to use.
The 1 Ply segment is expected to expand at a significant growth rate during the projection period, due to the shift in living trends and shift in lifestyles. It is safest to avoid clogging the plumbing. 1-ply toilet paper is safe for recreational vehicles such as buses, boats, and motor homes.
On the basis of distribution channel, the market is bifurcated into B2B and B2C. The business-to-business (B2B) segment is expected to grow at a considerable GARG of 3.2% during the forecast period. Commercial organizations, business owners, and hotels are referred to as away-from-home or B2B businesses.
The business-to-customer (B2C) segment is accounted for the largest revenue share in the coming years. B2C is divided into offline and online channels. Offline channels include supermarkets, hypermarkets, and others. The hypermarket provides a variety of products at discount prices while supermarkets offer a wide range of different products at different prices.
On the basis of end-user, the toilet paper market is segmented into healthcare, hospitality, household, and others. The household segment is projected to register a considerable CAGR during the forecast period, due to the high usage of toilet paper in residential areas.
In terms of region, the global toilet paper market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. North America is expected to dominate the market during the projection period, owing to the largest consumption of toilet paper in the region. In North America, emerging countries such as U.S. and Canada have led to increasing demand for toilet paper and bath tissues.
The market in Europe is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace in the coming years, due to the increasing number of healthcare facilities such as hospitals in the region. The rising healthcare facilities in emerging countries are expected to boost the toilet paper market.
The global toilet paper market has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the global toilet paper market are Georgia-Pacific.; Procter & Gamble; Kruger Inc.; SOFIDEL; Kimberly-Clark; Suzano; WEPA Hygieneprodukte GmbH; Absormex CMPC Tissue; Essity Aktiebolag (publ).; Caprice Paper Products Pty Ltd; Hengan International Group Company Ltd.; Unilever; Paper Mart; Unicharm Corporation; Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) Sinar Mas.; and Clearwater Paper Corporation.
The market report provides in-depth insights into growth strategies and development initiatives implemented by the key players in the market.
These major companies adopt various business development strategies including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaboration, product launches, and production capacity expansion to expand their consumer base and enhance their market share.
In May 2022, Georgia-Pacific announced to upgrade of areas of its 640-acre Muskogee bath tissue, towel, and napkin manufacturing operations. The Muskogee Mill has proposed investments of more than 50 million, to improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of operations, during the next five years. These investments are expected to help Georgia-Pacific to continue to focus on transforming manufacturing equipment and processes.
In August 2022, Kimberly-Clark launched 100% bio-based and recyclable core plugs for hand towel ranges. The plastic-free core plugs are made from fibers. It is estimated to reduce plastic by over 30 tons every year.
Some of the key global toilet paper market players are Georgia-Pacific.; Procter & Gamble; Kruger Inc.; SOFIDEL; Kimberly-Clark; Suzano; WEPA Hygieneprodukte GmbH; Absormex CMPC Tissue; Essity Aktiebolag (publ).; Caprice Paper Products Pty Ltd; Hengan International Group Company Ltd.; Unilever; Paper Mart; Unicharm Corporation; Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) Sinar Mas.; and Clearwater Paper Corporation.
For region analysis, North America dominates the global toilet paper market during the forecast period.
The segments provided in the global toilet paper market report are type, distribution channel, and end-user.
The global toilet paper market is estimated to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 4.5% during the forecast period.
The global toilet paper market size was valued at around USD 51.4 billion in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 75.8 billion by 2031.