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

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

The MENA's sanitary towel and diaper market expanded rapidly to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production expanded modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports in MENA

In 2023, the amount of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers exported in MENA totaled X tons, picking up by X% against 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports expanded notably to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Turkey (X tons) was the main exporter of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers, comprising X% of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by Egypt (X%). The following exporters - Tunisia (X tons) and Israel (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to sanitary towel and diaper exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Israel (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Israel emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Egypt and Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Tunisia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Egypt (X p.p.) and Turkey (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Tunisia and Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey amounted to 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

In 2023, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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

In 2023, the amount of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers imported in MENA expanded significantly to X tons, surging by X% against 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Iraq represented the main importer of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers in MENA, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Libya (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Israel (X%), Yemen (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Turkey (X%), Morocco (X%) and Kuwait (X%). The following importers - Saudi Arabia (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Iran (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to sanitary towel and diaper imports into Iraq stood at X%. At the same time, Yemen (X%), Oman (X%), Kuwait (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Iran (X%), Syrian Arab Republic (X%), Libya (X%) and Turkey (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Yemen emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Lebanon and Israel experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Morocco (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Morocco (X p.p.), Yemen (X p.p.), Iraq (X p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Oman (X p.p.) and Kuwait (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Israel and Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Iraq ($X), Israel ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, Libya, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Yemen, Oman, Iran, Lebanon and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Yemen, 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 2023, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform