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

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

The Colombian sanitary towel and diaper market declined modestly to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated resilient 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 decreased by X% against 2018 indices. Sanitary towel and diaper consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports from Colombia

In 2022, approx. X tons of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers were exported from Colombia; increasing by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ecuador (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) were the main destinations of sanitary towel and diaper exports from Colombia, together accounting for X% of total exports. Chile, Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, the United States, Argentina, Malaysia, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Panama lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for sanitary towel and diaper exported from Colombia were Ecuador ($X), Peru ($X) and Venezuela ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Chile, Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, the United States, Argentina, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Malaysia and Panama lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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 ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the Dominican Republic ($X per ton) and Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($X per ton) and Panama ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports into Colombia

Sanitary towel and diaper imports into Colombia dropped to X tons in 2022, declining by X% on the year before. In general, total imports indicated temperate growth 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 increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate 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 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest sanitary towel and diaper supplier to Colombia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sanitary towel and diaper imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ecuador (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers to Colombia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Ecuador (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sanitary towel and diaper import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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