Dominican Republic: Market for Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers 2024

Market Size for Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers in the Dominican Republic

For the third consecutive year, the Dominican sanitary towel and diaper market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption showed strong growth. Sanitary towel and diaper consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Sanitary towel and diaper production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports from the Dominican Republic

Sanitary towel and diaper exports from the Dominican Republic declined rapidly to X tons in 2022, waning by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports faced a sharp curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for sanitary towel and diaper exports from the Dominican Republic, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sanitary towel and diaper exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Haiti (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled X%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Haiti ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sanitary towel and diaper export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Haiti ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Haiti (X%).

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, the amount of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers imported into the Dominican Republic expanded significantly to X tons, growing by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total imports 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) were the main suppliers of sanitary towel and diaper imports to the Dominican Republic, together accounting for X% of total imports. China, Mexico, Turkey and Guatemala lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Costa Rica ($X) and Colombia ($X) were the largest sanitary towel and diaper suppliers to the Dominican Republic, with a combined X% share of total imports. Mexico, China, Turkey and Guatemala lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average sanitary towel and diaper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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