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Republic of Korea - Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins And Napkin Liners For Babies - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Price for Sanitary Towel and Diaper in South Korea - 2022

Price for Sanitary Towel and Diaper in South Korea (CIF) - 2022

The average sanitary towel and diaper import price stood at $3,915 per ton in December 2022, with an increase of 4.1% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2022 an increase of 7.5% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $4,338 per ton. From July 2022 to December 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($8,193 per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($2,490 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Sanitary Towel and Diaper in South Korea (FOB) - 2022

The average sanitary towel and diaper export price stood at $6,027 per ton in December 2022, approximately equating the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2022 an increase of 23% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $6,803 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to December 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($15,529 per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($3,687 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sanitary Towel and Diaper in South Korea

In 2022, approx. 61K tons of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers were imported into South Korea; waning by -11.1% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 25%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 69K tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports declined to $207M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $232M, and then contracted in the following year.

Import of Sanitary Towel and Diaper in South Korea (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	112	113	158	150	10.2%
Vietnam	17.1	13.6	13.9	7.8	-23.0%
Japan	19.4	11.0	11.8	6.6	-30.2%
Belgium	N/A	N/A	N/A	5.9	0%
Poland	3.1	2.4	5.6	4.5	13.2%
Sweden	3.0	2.6	3.9	3.9	9.1%
Taiwan (Chinese)	2.1	1.8	2.6	2.5	6.0%
Germany	8.3	5.2	7.2	1.3	-46.1%
Others	39.0	32.1	28.6	23.9	-15.1%
Total	204	182	232	207	0.5%

Top Suppliers of Sanitary Towel and Diaper to South Korea in 2022:

China (48.1K tons)
Japan (2.6K tons)
Poland (1.3K tons)
Vietnam (1.3K tons)
Belgium (1.3K tons)
Taiwan (Chinese) (1.1K tons)
Sweden (0.9K tons)
Germany (0.2K tons)

Exports of Sanitary Towel and Diaper in South Korea

In 2022, shipments abroad of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers decreased by -7% to 17K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +15.0% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +52.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 42% against the previous year.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports declined to $93M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 21%.

Export of Sanitary Towel and Diaper in South Korea (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Australia	15.8	22.1	27.1	25.1	16.7%
China	23.3	15.5	17.0	20.0	-5.0%
United States	5.4	22.9	22.4	15.5	42.1%
Vietnam	6.7	6.4	4.3	6.3	-2.0%
Japan	3.0	3.1	2.3	4.7	16.1%
Taiwan (Chinese)	5.4	3.1	4.1	4.5	-5.9%
Mongolia	2.5	3.3	4.6	4.3	19.8%
New Zealand	0.3	0.5	0.3	3.0	115.4%
Others	9.2	9.6	17.8	9.9	2.5%
Total	71.6	86.5	100	93.3	9.2%

Top Export Markets for Sanitary Towel and Diaper from South Korea in 2022:

Australia (5.4K tons)
United States (3.4K tons)
China (1.8K tons)
Vietnam (1.7K tons)
Mongolia (1.0K tons)
Taiwan (Chinese) (0.9K tons)
Japan (0.6K tons)
New Zealand (0.6K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for sanitary towel and diaper in Republic of Korea. 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:

South Korea

Data coverage:

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

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LIST OF TABLES
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2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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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
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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