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Price for Sanitary Towel and Diaper in Saudi Arabia - 2021

Price for Sanitary Towel and Diaper in Saudi Arabia (FOB) - 2022

In 2021, the average sanitary towel and diaper export price amounted to $3,632 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 39%. The export price peaked at $3,860 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($5,385 per ton), while the average price for exports to Jordan ($2,618 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Sanitary Towel and Diaper in Saudi Arabia (CIF) - 2022

The average sanitary towel and diaper import price stood at $4,612 per ton in 2021, declining by -3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $6,751 per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($8,490 per ton), while the price for Jordan ($2,769 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Sanitary Towel and Diaper in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers, when their volume decreased by -2.1% to 73K tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 13%.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports contracted slightly to $264M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 5.9% against the previous year.

Export of Sanitary Towel and Diaper in Saudi Arabia (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	CAGR, 2019-2021
Yemen	50.7	52.5	65.6	13.7%
United Arab Emirates	49.6	56.7	60.6	10.5%
Iraq	41.4	46.6	42.0	0.7%
Oman	33.5	34.4	37.4	5.7%
Kuwait	24.3	26.9	25.7	2.8%
Jordan	12.8	11.7	18.0	18.6%
Bahrain	9.8	11.4	12.8	14.3%
Others	21.4	17.5	7.8	-39.6%
Total	244	258	270	5.2%

Top Export Markets for Sanitary Towel and Diaper from Saudi Arabia in 2022:

Yemen (23.3K tons)
Iraq (14.3K tons)
United Arab Emirates (12.1K tons)
Oman (7.6K tons)
Jordan (6.9K tons)
Kuwait (5.1K tons)
Bahrain (2.4K tons)

Imports of Sanitary Towel and Diaper in Saudi Arabia

Sanitary towel and diaper imports into Saudi Arabia dropped to 26K tons in 2022, waning by -6.5% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 15%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 28K tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports shrank slightly to $123M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $129M, and then declined in the following year.

Import of Sanitary Towel and Diaper in Saudi Arabia (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	CAGR, 2019-2021
Egypt	40.0	41.0	43.5	4.3%
Bahrain	13.1	14.4	16.8	13.2%
Jordan	6.1	5.5	13.1	46.5%
Poland	1.7	4.6	9.3	133.9%
Czech Republic	1.9	2.2	8.9	116.4%
China	3.2	3.4	7.0	47.9%
Italy	4.5	5.6	6.2	17.4%
Greece	2.8	3.3	5.6	41.4%
Lebanon	9.3	5.1	3.6	-37.8%
Thailand	3.0	3.8	2.1	-16.3%
Germany	5.7	2.2	1.8	-43.8%
Turkey	17.2	15.6	N/A	-9.3%
Others	14.3	9.9	11.6	-9.9%
Total	123	117	129	2.4%

Top Suppliers of Sanitary Towel and Diaper to Saudi Arabia in 2022:

Turkey (undefinedK tons)
Egypt (6.0K tons)
Bahrain (5.1K tons)
Jordan (4.7K tons)
Czech Republic (3.2K tons)
China (1.9K tons)
Greece (1.4K tons)
Italy (1.2K tons)
Poland (1.1K tons)
Lebanon (0.6K tons)
Germany (0.5K tons)
Thailand (0.3K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for sanitary towel and diaper in Saudi Arabia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 13922993 - Sanitary towels, tampons and similar article of textile materials (excluding wadding)
Prodcom 13922997 - Napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar article of textile materials (excluding wadding)
Prodcom 17221210 - Sanitary towels and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar sanitary articles, of wadding
Prodcom 17221220 - Sanitary towels, tampons and similar articles of paper pulp, p aper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres
Prodcom 17221230 - Napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar sanitary articles of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of excluding toilet paper, sanitary towels, tampons and similar articles

Country coverage:

Saudi Arabia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023