The production of handkerchiefs and cleansing or facial tissues in Spain has experienced significant volatility over the years. Starting from 12.979 million kilograms in 2013, the production rose to 43.868 million kilograms by 2023, with notable fluctuations. Key highlights include substantial growth rates in 2015 (52.31%), 2019 (51.66%), and 2020 (28.82%), contrasted by decreases such as in 2016 (-9.41%) and 2021 (-2.5%). Despite these variations, the overall five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2019 to 2023 stood at 15.75%.

Future trends to watch for:

Forecasted production is expected to continue growing steadily, reaching 52.629 million kilograms by 2028.
The five-year CAGR for the 2024-2028 period is projected to be 2.88%, indicating moderate but consistent growth.
Factors such as environmental regulations, consumer preferences for sustainable products, and potential advancements in tissue manufacturing technology could influence future production trends.