Czech Republic: Market for Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers 2024

Market Size for Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers in the Czech Republic

The Czech sanitary towel and diaper market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, surging by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +24.7% against 2019 indices. Sanitary towel and diaper consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers in the Czech Republic

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 25%. Sanitary towel and diaper production peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, approx. X tons of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers were exported from the Czech Republic; surging by 6.7% against the previous year. Overall, exports showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +117.5% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of sanitary towel and diaper exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 38% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, France, Italy, South Africa, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Ukraine, Hungary, Romania and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +33.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 20% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an 8.9% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +31.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-4.5% per year) and the UK (+10.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sanitary towel and diaper export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 9% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 Romania (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, supplies from abroad of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers decreased by -4.1% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports rose modestly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of sanitary towel and diaper imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined 62% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Italy, Denmark, France, Hungary, Ukraine, the Netherlands, Russia, Slovakia and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +33.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sanitary towel and diaper suppliers to the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 64% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Italy, Hungary, Ukraine, Slovakia, Denmark, the Netherlands, France, Sweden and Russia, which together accounted for a further 31%.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +36.5%, saw 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 2021, the average sanitary towel and diaper import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 10% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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