Kuwait: Market for Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers 2025

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

In 2021, the Kuwaiti sanitary towel and diaper market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption saw a buoyant expansion. Sanitary towel and diaper consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 247%. Sanitary towel and diaper production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports from Kuwait

In 2021, exports of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers from Kuwait plummeted to X tons, falling by -39.6% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 123%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports declined modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 220% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of sanitary towel and diaper exports from Kuwait, together comprising 79% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of +41.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers exports from Kuwait, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Iraq, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar stood at +43.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+23.2% per year) and Iraq (+52.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sanitary towel and diaper export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 63% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($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 Qatar (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports into Kuwait

In 2021, sanitary towel and diaper imports into Kuwait shrank slightly to X tons, waning by -4.1% against 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 2013 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +90.7% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 38%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary towel and diaper to Kuwait, accounting for a 29% share of total imports. Moreover, sanitary towel and diaper imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), threefold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Saudi Arabia stood at -2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+1.6% per year) and Egypt (+9.3% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers to Kuwait, comprising 29% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Saudi Arabia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+4.8% per year) and Egypt (+11.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sanitary towel and diaper import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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