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

Market Size for Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers in the Netherlands

The Dutch sanitary towel and diaper market declined to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers in the Netherlands

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers were exported from the Netherlands; increasing by X% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports contracted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of sanitary towel and diaper exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total exports. Sweden, Italy, Belgium, Finland, Spain, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Japan and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for sanitary towel and diaper exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Sweden, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Finland, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Japan and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sanitary towel and diaper export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($X per ton) and Japan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, purchases abroad of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated measured growth 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, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports reached $X in 2022. The total import 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 throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of sanitary towel and diaper imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total imports. Poland, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Sweden ($X) appeared to be the largest sanitary towel and diaper suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average sanitary towel and diaper import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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