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

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

The SADC sanitary towel and diaper market totaled $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a remarkable 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 increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated buoyant growth 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports in SADC

In 2022, overseas shipments of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a resilient expansion. 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 in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. Tanzania (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Angola (X%). Zambia (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sanitary towel and diaper exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Tanzania (X%) and Zambia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tanzania, Angola and Zambia increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest sanitary towel and diaper supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Angola, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (X% per year) and Angola (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Angola ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports in SADC

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant 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 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports fell to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a noticeable 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. Zimbabwe (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Namibia (X%), Mozambique (X%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%). Botswana (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Madagascar (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mozambique (X%), Zimbabwe (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Madagascar (X%), Swaziland (X%), Zambia (X%), Botswana (X%), Namibia (X%) and Mauritius (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Tanzania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Madagascar increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zimbabwe ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Namibia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Zimbabwe (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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