Central Asia: Market for Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers 2024

Market Size for Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers in Central Asia

For the third year in a row, the Central Asian sanitary towel and diaper market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers in Central Asia

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports in Central Asia

Sanitary towel and diaper exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Kazakhstan (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Kazakhstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) emerged as the largest sanitary towel and diaper supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Uzbekistan, sanitary towel and diaper exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%).

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, sanitary towel and diaper imports in Central Asia surged to X tons, increasing by X% on 2021. In general, imports posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase 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 increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the main importer of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers, mixing up X% of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Kyrgyzstan (X%), Tajikistan (X%) and Mongolia (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Mongolia ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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