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

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

The Sudanese sanitary towel and diaper market reduced to $X in 2021, falling by -11.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 +50.2% against 2017 indices. Sanitary towel and diaper consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

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

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +57.6% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, shipments abroad of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers was finally on the rise to reach X kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 500% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X kg in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed strong growth. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X kg), Bahrain (X kg) and Uzbekistan (X kg) were the main destinations of sanitary towel and diaper exports from Sudan, with a combined 97% share 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 India (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers exports from Sudan, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahrain ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to India was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (-8.2% per year) and Uzbekistan (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sanitary towel and diaper export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 193% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($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 Bahrain (-5.9%).

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers, when their volume decreased by -39.5% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 83% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 94%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of sanitary towel and diaper imports to Sudan, together accounting for 93% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +27.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sanitary towel and diaper suppliers to Sudan were Egypt ($X), Turkey ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 91% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +26.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average sanitary towel and diaper import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -14.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 36%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Egypt (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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