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

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

In 2021, the Angolan sanitary towel and diaper market decreased by -12.2% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Sanitary towel and diaper consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 86%. Sanitary towel and diaper production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports from Angola

In 2021, exports of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers from Angola surged to X tons, picking up by 121% on the year before. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 167%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 71% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for sanitary towel and diaper exports from Angola, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, sanitary towel and diaper exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Congo (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to +16.2%.

In value terms, the largest markets for sanitary towel and diaper exported from Angola were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) and Congo ($X).

In terms of the main countries of destination, Congo, with a CAGR of +23.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sanitary towel and diaper export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -34.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Congo (-17.2%).

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports into Angola

In 2021, imports of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers into Angola declined rapidly to X tons, shrinking by -25.5% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports expanded slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 26%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of sanitary towel and diaper imports to Angola, together comprising 34% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +40.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers to Angola, comprising 20% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 5.2% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Portugal totaled -9.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-44.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+58.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sanitary towel and diaper import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 38% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+22.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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