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

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

In 2022, the Malaysian sanitary towel and diaper market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Sanitary towel and diaper consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Sanitary towel and diaper production peaked 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 Malaysia

Sanitary towel and diaper exports from Malaysia fell to X tons in 2022, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion 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 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) was the main destination for sanitary towel and diaper exports from Malaysia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sanitary towel and diaper exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X tons), threefold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Singapore amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sanitary towel and diaper export price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Brunei Darussalam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 South Africa (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 Malaysia

In 2022, imports of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers into Malaysia surged to X tons, rising by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase 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 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary towel and diaper to Malaysia, 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, Singapore (X tons), fourfold. Vietnam (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers to Malaysia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Singapore, with an X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sanitary towel and diaper import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Thailand ($X per ton) and Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) and Singapore ($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 mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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