South Africa: Market for Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers 2024

Market Size for Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers in South Africa

The South African sanitary towel and diaper market expanded notably to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated strong growth 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 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers in South Africa

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a strong 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, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Sanitary towel and diaper production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports from South Africa

For the third consecutive year, South Africa recorded growth in shipments abroad of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) were the main destinations of sanitary towel and diaper exports from South Africa, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X), Namibia ($X) and Botswana ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for sanitary towel and diaper exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average sanitary towel and diaper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritius ($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 Botswana (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 South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers were imported into South Africa; shrinking by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong 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 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary towel and diaper to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sanitary towel and diaper imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), sevenfold. Malaysia (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 totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest sanitary towel and diaper suppliers to South Africa, together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, Germany, Hungary, Belgium, Malaysia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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