Hong Kong SAR, China: Market for Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers 2024

Market Size for Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers in Hong Kong SAR, China

The Hong Kong sanitary towel and diaper market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a mild downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers in Hong Kong SAR, China

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Sanitary towel and diaper production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports from Hong Kong SAR, China

Sanitary towel and diaper exports from Hong Kong SAR declined rapidly to X tons in 2022, reducing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Macao SAR (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of sanitary towel and diaper exports from Hong Kong SAR.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest markets for sanitary towel and diaper exported from Hong Kong SAR were China ($X) and Macao SAR ($X).

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sanitary towel and diaper export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a prominent expansion 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 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Macao SAR totaled $X per ton.

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

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports into Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2022, approx. X tons of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers were imported into Hong Kong SAR; which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest sanitary towel and diaper supplier to Hong Kong SAR, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sanitary towel and diaper imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X tons), twofold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

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

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers to Hong Kong SAR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sanitary towel and diaper import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Thailand ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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