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

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

In 2023, the SADC sanitary towel and diaper market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production contracted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated strong growth 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, production increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports in SADC

For the twelfth year in a row, SADC recorded growth in shipments abroad of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports amounted to $X in 2023. In general, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Angola (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total exports. Mozambique (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to sanitary towel and diaper exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Zambia (X%), Mozambique (X%), Tanzania (X%) and Angola (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. South Africa (X p.p.), Tanzania (X p.p.), Mozambique (X p.p.) and Zambia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Angola saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, 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 a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Angola, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at 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

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports in SADC

In 2023, overseas purchases of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports declined to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable 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, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. Zimbabwe (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Botswana (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Madagascar (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Lesotho (X tons), Swaziland (X tons) and Malawi (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers. At the same time, Mozambique (X%), Malawi (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Lesotho (X%), Zimbabwe (X%), Swaziland (X%), Madagascar (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 2012-2023. Tanzania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Zimbabwe (X p.p.), Tanzania (X p.p.), Mozambique (X p.p.), Botswana (X p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.), Madagascar (X p.p.), Lesotho (X p.p.) and Malawi (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Namibia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of total imports. Botswana, Mauritius, Mozambique, Tanzania, Madagascar, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Swaziland, Lesotho and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Malawi, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform