Tissue producers report high demand for sanitary and household paper, but see no risk of supply bottlenecks

摘要

As the coronavirus crisis unfolds, many countries worldwide are witnessing a run for sanitary and household paper products. Store shelves that used to be brimming with packs of toilet paper, handkerchiefs and kitchen rolls are frequently seen swept clear these days.The reason is changed consumer behaviour arising from panic buying: consumers are not only buying toilet paper to cover their demands, but they are also stockpiling on tissue products.