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

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

After two years of decline, the Slovak sanitary towel and diaper market increased by 7.8% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 4.3%. Sanitary towel and diaper production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports from Slovakia

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers, when their volume decreased by -1% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of sanitary towel and diaper exports from Slovakia, together accounting for 33% of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Russia, Sweden, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Denmark and Serbia, which together accounted for a further 48%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +9.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for sanitary towel and diaper exported from Slovakia worldwide, with a combined 32% share of total exports. Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Russia, Hungary, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Serbia, Poland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +13.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sanitary towel and diaper export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Hungary (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, approx. X tons of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers were imported into Slovakia; dropping by -10.4% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports reached $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Czech Republic (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary towel and diaper to Slovakia, with a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, sanitary towel and diaper imports from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Czech Republic amounted to +21.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+2.9% per year) and Italy (+11.6% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest sanitary towel and diaper suppliers to Slovakia, together comprising 75% of total imports. Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Hungary and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +21.9%, 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, growing by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+19.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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