China: Market for Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers 2022

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

The Chinese sanitary towel and diaper market amounted to $X in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports from China

After nine years of growth, overseas shipments of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2021. In general, exports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The exports peaked at X tonnes in 2020, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tonnes), the Philippines (X tonnes) and Australia (X tonnes) were the main destinations of sanitary towel and diaper exports from China, together accounting for X% of total exports. South Korea, Vietnam, Russia, Japan, Hong Kong SAR, Venezuela, Chile, Ghana, South Africa and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Vietnam (+X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sanitary towel and diaper exported from China were the United States ($X), the Philippines ($X) and Australia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Vietnam, South Korea, Russia, Venezuela, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Chile, Ghana, South Africa and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main countries of destination, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average sanitary towel and diaper export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2015 to 2021, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Venezuela ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (-X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports into China

In 2021, supplies from abroad of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fourth year in a row after six years of growth. In general, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports shrank significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Japan (X tonnes) was the main sanitary towel and diaper supplier to China, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary (X tonnes), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Japan stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+X% per year) and South Korea (-X% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary towel and diaper to China, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Hungary ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Japan amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+X% per year) and South Korea (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sanitary towel and diaper import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per tonne), while the price for Japan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform