As to “hoarding”, it’s a myth….sorta. Manufacturers make two types of toilet paper, commercial and residential. The former cheaper one-ply on very large rolls, the latter softer, fluffier on smaller rolls. Because of very low profit margins, both are produced ‘just-in-time’ with very little stockpiled. Because of isolation, suddenly half of your market goes away and the other half grows exponentially. Adjustments are needed to work with shortages. Probably some hoarding but not as big a problem as just increased unexpected demand.
Truly an important question these days.
As to “hoarding”, it’s a myth….sorta. Manufacturers make two types of toilet paper, commercial and residential. The former cheaper one-ply on very large rolls, the latter softer, fluffier on smaller rolls. Because of very low profit margins, both are produced ‘just-in-time’ with very little stockpiled. Because of isolation, suddenly half of your market goes away and the other half grows exponentially. Adjustments are needed to work with shortages. Probably some hoarding but not as big a problem as just increased unexpected demand.