Costa Rica: Market for Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers 2024

Market Size for Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican sanitary towel and diaper market declined to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. Sanitary towel and diaper consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers in Costa Rica

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Sanitary towel and diaper 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 from Costa Rica

In 2022, after six years of decline, there was growth in overseas shipments of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Guatemala (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons) and Honduras (X tons) were the main destinations of sanitary towel and diaper exports from Costa Rica, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Guatemala (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for sanitary towel and diaper exported from Costa Rica were the Dominican Republic ($X), Guatemala ($X) and Honduras ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Nicaragua, El Salvador, Panama and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Nicaragua, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, sanitary towel and diaper export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Nicaragua ($X per ton) and the Dominican Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Guatemala ($X per ton) and Panama ($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 Nicaragua (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 Costa Rica

In 2022, sanitary towel and diaper imports into Costa Rica skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary towel and diaper to Costa Rica, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sanitary towel and diaper imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), threefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average sanitary towel and diaper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Guatemala ($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.

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