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

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

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Egyptian sanitary towel and diaper market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption recorded a strong expansion. Sanitary towel and diaper consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

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

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, overseas shipments of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports dropped to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2014 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) were the main destinations of sanitary towel and diaper exports from Egypt, with a combined X% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Turkey, Oman, Sudan, Madagascar, Uganda, Jordan, Kuwait and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2014 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Madagascar (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Morocco ($X) and Kenya ($X) constituted the largest markets for sanitary towel and diaper exported from Egypt worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Turkey, Oman, Sudan, Madagascar, Uganda, Jordan, Kuwait and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Madagascar, 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 ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Oman ($X per ton) and Madagascar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Morocco (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 Egypt

In 2022, purchases abroad of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of sanitary towel and diaper imports to Egypt, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Greece ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest sanitary towel and diaper suppliers to Egypt, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Greece, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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. Overall, the import price continues to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Lebanon ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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