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

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

For the fifth year in a row, the Irish sanitary towel and diaper market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, saw a noticeable downturn. Sanitary towel and diaper consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Sanitary towel and diaper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, shipments abroad of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for sanitary towel and diaper exports from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sanitary towel and diaper exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sanitary towel and diaper export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, purchases abroad of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated tangible 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 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of sanitary towel and diaper imports to Ireland, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, the Czech Republic, Italy and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest sanitary towel and diaper suppliers to Ireland were the UK ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. France, the Czech Republic, China and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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