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

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

For the third consecutive year, the African sanitary towel and diaper market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers were exported in Africa; approximately mirroring 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Tanzania (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Tunisia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports in Africa

Sanitary towel and diaper imports reduced to X tons in 2022, waning by X% against the year before. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports shrank to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons), distantly followed by Libya (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) represented the largest importers of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers, together achieving X% of total imports. The following importers - Ghana (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Somalia (X tons), Mali (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Guinea (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Somalia (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 importing markets in Africa were Libya ($X), South Africa ($X) and Morocco ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Kenya, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Sudan, Somalia, Namibia, Nigeria, Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Somalia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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