Reema
Reema Hygienic Paper Co. is a Palestinian tissue manufacturer founded in 1982, producing approximately 50 products across six consumer brands for the Palestinian market. It holds a 51% market share and distributes through Unipal's 10,000+ retail points; APIC acquired a 51% stake in late 2024.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersRamallah
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Reema does
Reema Hygienic Paper Co. is a Palestinian manufacturer of tissue and sanitary paper products, headquartered in Ramallah and founded in 1982 as a private shareholding company. The company operates approximately 10 production lines producing roughly 50 SKUs organized under six consumer brands — Reema (core), Remex, Magics, LaChef, Softy, and Alaeddin — covering toilet tissue, hand towels, and kitchen paper made from 100% natural cellulose. Reema states it is the only Palestinian tissue company with a dedicated laboratory for raw material testing and quality control, and it reports a leading market share (cited at 51%) in the Palestinian market.
The company distributes its products through the Unipal network across more than 10,000 authorized points of sale in Palestine, with a Jerusalem subsidiary serving the 1948 territories. Headcount is stated at 65–100 professionals across administration, engineering, technical operations, and production. There is no disclosed pricing model beyond a stated commitment to fair and competitive pricing across all income levels, and the revenue model is straightforward hardware (goods) sales within the FMCG sector. At the end of 2024, APIC (Arab Palestinian Investment Company) acquired 51% of Reema's shares, making APIC the controlling parent and marking an explicit new phase of growth and expansion. No revenue, funding amount, or valuation figures are disclosed, and there is no AI/ML capability evidenced in the available data.
Reema firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Reema
- Legal name
- Reema Hygienic Paper Co.
- Website
- https://reema.ps
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Reema Hygienic Paper Co. is a Palestinian tissue manufacturer founded in 1982, producing approximately 50 products across six consumer brands for the Palestinian market. It holds a 51% market share and distributes through Unipal's 10,000+ retail points; APIC acquired a 51% stake in late 2024.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Reema industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Tissue and Sanitary Paper Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing (322291), Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222)
- SIC
- Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670), Paper Mills (2621)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Consumer Tissue Paper (Facial, Toilet, Paper Towels, Napkins) (IMAMAGAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Toilet Paper (CRAJAFAA), Paper Towels (CRAJAFAB)
Keywords
Where Reema is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ramallah
Offices2 records
Markets served
Reema business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Tissue Products Manufacturing and Sales: Production, sales, and distribution of tissue products within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. The company manufactures a diverse range of tissue products including Reema, Remex, Magics, LaChef, Softy, and Alaeddin brands covering toilet paper, hand towels, and other hygiene solutions.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
Reema product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Reema Hygienic Paper Co. manufactures and sells sanitary paper products including toilet tissue, hand towels, and kitchen papers under multiple brands (Reema, Remex, Magics, LaChef, Softy, Alaeddin). Products are made from 100% natural cellulose and distributed through the Unipal network to over 10,000 points of sale across Palestine, targeting all consumer income segments.
Product overview
Reema Hygienic Paper Co. is a Palestinian tissue manufacturing company that produces hygiene and sanitary paper products through multiple brand lines. The company operates a unified product portfolio organized around seven named brands—Reema (core brand), Remex, Magics, LaChef, Softy, and Alaeddin—together offering approximately 50 products across categories including toilet tissue, hand towels, and kitchen papers. Products are manufactured using 100% natural cellulose and distributed through a network of over 10,000 authorized points of sale via Unipal distribution, serving all consumer income levels with options varying in weight, size, quantity, and usage.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Remex: Tissue product brand
- Magics
- LaChef
- Softy
- Alaeddin
- Hand Towels
Products and services
- Reema The primary tissue brand of Reema Hygienic Paper Co., offering toilet paper, paper towels, and facial tissues with emphasis on softness, absorbency, strength, and durability. Targets Palestinian consumers across all income segments.
- Remex A tissue product sub-brand under Reema's portfolio, serving consumer segments with varied options in weight, size, and quantity.
- Magics A tissue product sub-brand under Reema's portfolio targeting specific consumer segments with tailored product options.
- LaChef A kitchen-focused tissue sub-brand offering paper products designed for cooking and kitchen use.
- Softy A hand towel sub-brand offering soft, absorbent hand drying products with multiple options for different consumer needs.
- Alaeddin A tissue product sub-brand under Reema's portfolio catering to various consumer segments with diverse product specifications.
- Hand Towels Paper hand towel products manufactured by Reema, featuring softness and high absorbency, available under the Softy brand and other sub-brands.
Companies that use Reema
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Reema technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Reema partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- UnipalcoreReema established a robust distribution network via Unipal, covering over 10,000 authorized points of sale across the country. Unipal serves as the primary distribution partner for reaching consumers throughout Palestine.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Reema competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Gulf Paper Manufacturing: UAE-based tissue and hygiene paper producer serving GCC markets. Comparable as a regional branded tissue manufacturer with similar product categories (toilet paper, towels, napkins) for consumer markets.
- Saudi Paper Manufacturing Company: Leading Saudi tissue and hygiene paper manufacturer producing toilet paper, paper towels, and facial tissues. Comparable as a regional tissue manufacturer serving GCC consumers with branded consumer paper products.
- Modern Paper Products (Egypt): Egyptian tissue and household paper manufacturer serving the North African market. Comparable as a regional tissue manufacturer competing on price-tiered tissue products across consumer segments.
- Unipak (Lebanon tissue): Lebanese tissue and hygiene products manufacturer serving Levant markets. Comparable as a regional branded tissue producer operating in adjacent geographies with similar product mix and consumer customer base.
Direct peers
- Fine Hygienic Holding: Largest tissue and hygiene paper manufacturer in the MENA region, headquartered in Jordan with operations across the Middle East. Highly comparable to Reema as a branded, vertically organized tissue producer serving regional consumer markets.
Broad incumbents
- WEPA Industrie: European family-owned tissue manufacturer with pan-European production footprint and consumer hygiene paper portfolio. Comparable as a major branded and private-label tissue producer at scale.
- Cascades: Canadian-based tissue and hygiene products manufacturer producing consumer tissue, away-from-home tissue, and specialty products. Comparable as a large-scale tissue manufacturer serving both retail and institutional channels.
- Kimberly-Clark: Global consumer tissue giant producing Kleenex, Cottonelle, and Scott brands. Comparable as a dominant multinational tissue producer operating in the same categories (toilet tissue, paper towels, facial tissue) for household consumers.
- Sofidel Group: Italian-headquartered global tissue manufacturer producing private-label and branded household tissue (Regina, Nicky). Comparable as a large-scale tissue manufacturer with similar product categories and consumer customer base.
Emerging players
- Vinda International: Asian tissue manufacturer (Tembo, Vinda brands) scaling into regional leadership positions. Comparable as a fast-growing tissue manufacturer executing share gains and brand expansion in regional markets.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks4 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Reema social profiles
Digital presenceReema financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Reema leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Reema subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Reema funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Reema M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Reema
What does Reema do?
Reema Hygienic Paper Co. manufactures and sells sanitary paper products including toilet tissue, hand towels, and kitchen papers under multiple brands (Reema, Remex, Magics, LaChef, Softy, Alaeddin). Products are made from 100% natural cellulose and distributed through the Unipal network to over 10,000 points of sale across Palestine, targeting all consumer income segments.
Is Reema a public or private company?
Reema is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Reema founded?
Reema was founded in 1982. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Reema based?
Reema is headquartered in Ramallah.
How does Reema make money?
One revenue line is on record: tissue Products Manufacturing and Sales.
Who are Reema's main competitors?
Regional players on record are Gulf Paper Manufacturing, Saudi Paper Manufacturing Company, Modern Paper Products (Egypt) and Unipak (Lebanon tissue). Fine Hygienic Holding is listed as a direct peer. Broad incumbents are WEPA Industrie, Cascades, Kimberly-Clark and Sofidel Group. Vinda International is listed as an emerging player.
Does Reema have an API?
No public API is recorded for Reema.
What industry is Reema in?
Reema's product category is Tissue and Sanitary Paper Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAMAGAA, Consumer Tissue Paper (Facial, Toilet, Paper Towels, Napkins), with a secondary code of CRAJAFAA, Toilet Paper. Its NAICS code is 322291 and its SIC code is 2670.