Bangladesh: Toothpaste Market 2025

Toothpaste Market Size in Bangladesh

After two years of decline, the Bangladeshi toothpaste market increased by 38% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption showed a resilient expansion. Toothpaste consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Toothpaste Exports

Exports from Bangladesh

Toothpaste exports from Bangladesh surged to X tons in 2021, jumping by 605% on 2020. In general, exports posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 1,472%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, toothpaste exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 1,198% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for toothpaste exports from Bangladesh, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. It was followed by Mauritius (X tons), with a 3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at +8.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritius (+14.5% per year) and Sri Lanka (-80.9% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for toothpaste, denture cleaners and other dentifrices exports from Bangladesh, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a 4.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +4.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritius (+14.1% per year) and Sri Lanka (-77.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average toothpaste export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sri Lanka (+17.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Toothpaste Imports

Imports into Bangladesh

In 2021, supplies from abroad of toothpaste, denture cleaners and other dentifrices was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 144%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, toothpaste imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 128%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main supplier of toothpaste to Bangladesh, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +48.1%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of toothpaste, denture cleaners and other dentifrices to Bangladesh.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +43.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average toothpaste import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -7.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 9.4%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +7.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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