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

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

The Peruvian sanitary towel and diaper market was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion 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 increased by X% against 2016 indices. Sanitary towel and diaper consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a buoyant 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Sanitary towel and diaper production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports from Peru

In 2022, the amount of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers exported from Peru reduced to X tons, dropping by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X tons) was the main destination for sanitary towel and diaper exports from Peru, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sanitary towel and diaper exports to Bolivia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X tons), more than tenfold. El Salvador (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bolivia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (X% per year) and El Salvador (X% per year).

In value terms, Bolivia ($X) remains the key foreign market for sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers exports from Peru, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by El Salvador, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Bolivia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (X% per year) and El Salvador (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sanitary towel and diaper export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Venezuela ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Venezuela (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports into Peru

Sanitary towel and diaper imports into Peru rose rapidly to X tons in 2022, growing by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a temperate expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary towel and diaper to Peru, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sanitary towel and diaper imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Colombia (X tons), twofold. Chile (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest sanitary towel and diaper suppliers to Peru were China ($X), Colombia ($X) and Chile ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average sanitary towel and diaper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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