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

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

The GCC sanitary towel and diaper market fell modestly to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

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

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production contracted modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports in GCC

In 2023, approx. X tons of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers were exported in GCC; growing by X% against 2022 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports soared to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Bahrain (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers. At the same time, Bahrain (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bahrain emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Bahrain (X p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the largest sanitary towel and diaper supplier in GCC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Saudi Arabia stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Bahrain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, sanitary towel and diaper export price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) and Bahrain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports in GCC

Sanitary towel and diaper imports surged to X tons in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports soared to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers, namely the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Oman, represented more than two-thirds of total import. The following importers - Bahrain (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) - each reached an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of total imports. Oman, Qatar and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Bahrain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2023, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform