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

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

The Iraqi sanitary towel and diaper market reduced to $X in 2021, which is down by -5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -14.7% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 922%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports from Iraq

In 2021, overseas shipments of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers increased by 46% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for sanitary towel and diaper exports from Iraq, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey totaled +7.3%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) also remains the key foreign market for sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers exports from Iraq.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey totaled -5.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sanitary towel and diaper export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -7.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 8.5% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Iran amounted to +113.3% per year.

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports into Iraq

In 2021, purchases abroad of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers decreased by -15% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 27%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports dropped to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary towel and diaper to Iraq, with a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, sanitary towel and diaper imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Egypt (X tons), with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at +5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+5.7% per year) and Egypt (-1.0% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers to Iraq, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey stood at +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+12.0% per year) and Egypt (+1.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sanitary towel and diaper import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 4.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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