48183000 - Toilet paper and similar - EU Trade

Analysis

Extra-EU sourcing of Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36|cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bedsheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, Tablecloths and serviettes is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 46.0% of imports (€105.6M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (28.0%). With an HHI of 2962, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36|cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bedsheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, Tablecloths and serviettes are 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇳🇴 Norway. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom absorbs 26.2% of European exports (€207.1M).

Within the EU, the leading importers of Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36|cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bedsheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, Tablecloths and serviettes are 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France. 🇮🇪 Ireland accounts for 20.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were rising (14.8%) and exports stable (-0.4%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36|cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bedsheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, Tablecloths and serviettes to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36|cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bedsheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, Tablecloths and serviettes (NC8 48183000) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 46.0% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36|cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bedsheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, Tablecloths and serviettes?

The extra-EU trade balance for Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36|cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bedsheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, Tablecloths and serviettes (NC8 48183000) is €561.6M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €229.4M, exports: €791.0M).

How much does the EU import of Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36|cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bedsheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, Tablecloths and serviettes?

The EU imported €229.4M of Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36|cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bedsheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, Tablecloths and serviettes (NC8 48183000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 72.1M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36|cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bedsheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, Tablecloths and serviettes?

The weighted average import price of Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36|cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bedsheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, Tablecloths and serviettes (NC8 48183000) is €3.18/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36|cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bedsheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, Tablecloths and serviettes?

The leading EU member state importer of Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36|cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bedsheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, Tablecloths and serviettes (NC8 48183000) is 🇮🇪 Ireland, accounting for 20.9% of EU imports.

Analysis

In 2025, imports were rising (14.8%) and exports stable (-0.4%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇳 China	€105.6M	46.0%	31.5M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€64.2M	28.0%	19.2M kg
3	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€13.4M	5.9%	5.7M kg
4	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€10.4M	4.6%	4.0M kg
5	🇰🇼 Kuwait	€3.9M	1.7%	1.5M kg
6	🇹🇭 Thailand	€3.9M	1.7%	1.3M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€207.1M	26.2%	68.3M kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€200.3M	25.3%	48.5M kg
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€101.5M	12.8%	23.6M kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€73.5M	9.3%	13.4M kg
5	🇮🇱 Israel	€17.5M	2.2%	4.9M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€105.6M	31.5Mt	€3.36/kg	52.4%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€64.2M	19.2Mt	€3.35/kg	31.9%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€13.4M	5.7Mt	€2.34/kg	6.7%
4	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€10.4M	4.0Mt	€2.59/kg	5.2%
5	🇰🇼 Kuwait	€3.9M	1.5Mt	€2.65/kg	1.9%
6	🇹🇭 Thailand	€3.9M	1.3Mt	€3.02/kg	1.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€207.1M	68.3Mt	€3.03/kg	34.5%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€200.3M	48.5Mt	€4.13/kg	33.4%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€101.5M	23.6Mt	€4.30/kg	16.9%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€73.5M	13.4Mt	€5.47/kg	12.3%
5	🇮🇱 Israel	€17.5M	4.9Mt	€3.54/kg	2.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€105.6M	31.5Mt	€3.36/kg	52.4%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€64.2M	19.2Mt	€3.35/kg	31.9%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€13.4M	5.7Mt	€2.34/kg	6.7%
4	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€10.4M	4.0Mt	€2.59/kg	5.2%
5	🇰🇼 Kuwait	€3.9M	1.5Mt	€2.65/kg	1.9%
6	🇹🇭 Thailand	€3.9M	1.3Mt	€3.02/kg	1.9%

Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

Analysis

Trade Partners

Import Partners (Top 10)

Export Partners (Top 10)

Interactive Charts

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Export markets

EU Member States

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Export markets

EU Member States

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Pages

Trade Partners

Import Partners (Top 10)

Export Partners (Top 10)

Interactive Charts

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Export markets

EU Member States

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Export markets

EU Member States