Southern Asia: Market for Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers 2024

Market Size for Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers in Southern Asia

In 2022, the South Asian sanitary towel and diaper market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers in Southern Asia

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers exported in Southern Asia totaled X tons, growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

India was the major exporter of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers in Southern Asia, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. Nepal (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from India increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bangladesh (X%), Nepal (X%) and Pakistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. India (X p.p.) and Bangladesh (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Nepal and Pakistan saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest sanitary towel and diaper supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in India stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, sanitary towel and diaper imports in Southern Asia declined significantly to X tons, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India dominates imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Nepal (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Sri Lanka (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Maldives (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total imports.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Nepal (X%), Bangladesh (X%), Sri Lanka (X%) and Maldives (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nepal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Afghanistan (X%) and Pakistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India and Nepal increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nepal ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nepal (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Maldives ($X per ton), while Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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