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

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

In 2022, the Slovak sanitary towel and diaper market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible 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. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, overseas shipments of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of sanitary towel and diaper exports from Slovakia, together accounting for X% of total exports. Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Ukraine, Denmark, the Czech Republic and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (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 Slovakia were the UK ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Hungary, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Poland, Serbia, Denmark and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average sanitary towel and diaper export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Hungary (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 Slovakia

Sanitary towel and diaper imports into Slovakia expanded rapidly to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. The total import volume 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports soared to $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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 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.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of sanitary towel and diaper imports to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (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 Slovakia were the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Hungary and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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