China's Tissue Paper Trade Snapshot – H1 2025

📈 China's Tissue Paper Trade Snapshot – H1 2025

In the first half of 2025, China's tissue paper exports reached 778,300 tons, marking a 19.06% increase compared to H1 2024. However, export value dropped slightly to USD 1.219 billion, down 1.77% year-on-year, reflecting a "higher volume, lower price" trend.

Finished products remained dominant, accounting for 69.41% of total exports (up from 69.06% in H1 2024). Among finished goods, handkerchief and facial tissues showed the strongest growth, with export volumes surging by 33.86%.

While imports rose slightly compared to the same period last year, total volume remained low at 22,300 tons. Raw tissue paper continued to dominate, making up 90.57% of all imports.

China’s tissue paper industry is demonstrating strong export competitiveness and a high level of self-sufficiency on the import side.