MENA: Market for Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers 2024

Market Size for Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers in MENA

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the MENA's sanitary towel and diaper market, when its value increased by X% to $X. The total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers in MENA

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports in MENA

In 2022, sanitary towel and diaper exports in MENA reduced slightly to X tons, declining by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports reached $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together committing a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Tunisia (X tons), Israel (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Israel (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Egypt experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (X%) and Tunisia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Egypt and Turkey increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest sanitary towel and diaper supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports in MENA

For the third year in a row, MENA recorded decline in supplies from abroad of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iraq (X tons), distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Israel (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the main importers of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers, together achieving X% of total imports. The following importers - Iran (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), Yemen (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Kuwait (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sanitary towel and diaper importing markets in MENA were Kuwait ($X), Iraq ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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