The import and export of tissue paper and hygiene products in China in the first quarter of 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, China’s tissue paper exports reached 354,500 tons, up 13.07% from the same period in 2024, while the export value of $560 million fell by 9.51% year-on-year, showing an increasing volume but decreasing price trend. Total imports of tissue paper were small, at only 7,757.52 tons, less than 10,000 tons.

The total export volume of absorbent hygiene products was 407,500 tons, and the export value was $1.073 billion, representing year-on-year growth of 17.08% and 10.82% respectively. Imports of absorbent hygiene products remained low, with a total import volume of 5,693.63 tons and a total import value of $45.0968 million, having little impact on the domestic consumer market.

The export volume of wet wipes was 215,400 tons, an increase of 12.82% compared with the same period in 2024, and the export value of wet wipes reached $313 million, a year-on-year increase of 4.32%. Total imports of wet wipes still remained low, at only 5,932.6 tons, with an import value of approximately $37.2047 million. The domestic production capacity and variety of wet wipes can already meet market demand.