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

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

The Croatian sanitary towel and diaper market soared to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production declined to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports from Croatia

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) were the main destinations of sanitary towel and diaper exports from Croatia, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sanitary towel and diaper exported from Croatia were Slovenia ($X), Hungary ($X) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average sanitary towel and diaper export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (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 Croatia

In 2023, imports of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers into Croatia expanded rapidly to X tons, surging by X% compared with 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports surged to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) were the main suppliers of sanitary towel and diaper imports to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Slovakia, France, Hungary, the Netherlands, Belgium and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (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 suppliers to Croatia were Poland ($X), Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average sanitary towel and diaper import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform