Saudi Arabia: Market for Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers 2024

Market Size for Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi sanitary towel and diaper market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed buoyant growth. Sanitary towel and diaper consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports from Saudi Arabia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports reached $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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of sanitary towel and diaper exports from Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for sanitary towel and diaper exported from Saudi Arabia were Yemen ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Iraq ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average sanitary towel and diaper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, 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 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Jordan ($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 Iraq (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 Saudi Arabia

In 2021, approx. X tons of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers were imported into Saudi Arabia; picking up by X% compared with 2020. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) were the main suppliers of sanitary towel and diaper imports to Saudi Arabia, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Czech Republic, China, Greece, Italy, Poland, Lebanon, the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers to Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahrain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Jordan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bahrain (X% per year) and Jordan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sanitary towel and diaper import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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