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

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

In 2022, the East Asian sanitary towel and diaper market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after seven years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a prominent increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers were exported in Eastern Asia; surging by X% compared with 2021. Total exports indicated strong 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, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated buoyant 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Japan (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

China 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. At the same time, Japan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of China (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Japan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest sanitary towel and diaper supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while China totaled $X per ton.

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

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas purchases of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the sixth year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of sanitary towel and diaper imports in 2022 were China (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and South Korea (X tons), together finishing at X% of total import. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Japan (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest sanitary towel and diaper importing markets in Eastern Asia were China ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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