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

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

The Japanese sanitary towel and diaper market reduced to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports from Japan

In 2022, shipments abroad of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after six years of growth. Overall, exports, however, posted a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main destinations of sanitary towel and diaper exports from Japan, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sanitary towel and diaper export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was 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 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($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 Indonesia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports into Japan

In 2022, approx. X tons of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers were imported into Japan; surging by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary towel and diaper to Japan, 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, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Malaysia (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($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: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sanitary towel and diaper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild reduction. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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