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

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

For the sixth consecutive year, the Swiss sanitary towel and diaper market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 1.7% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production contracted remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% 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 +27.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, approx. X tons of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers were exported from Switzerland; which is down by -29.9% compared with the year before. Overall, exports showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 10% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 4.6% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for sanitary towel and diaper exports from Switzerland, with a 87% share of total exports. It was followed by France (X tons), with a 2.2% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled -5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-12.3% per year) and Spain (+33.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers exports from Switzerland, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 3.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled -7.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-10.7% per year) and Austria (-0.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sanitary towel and diaper export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 France (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports into Switzerland

Sanitary towel and diaper imports into Switzerland amounted to X tons in 2021, growing by 1.9% against 2020 figures. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 5.1%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 12%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest sanitary towel and diaper supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, sanitary towel and diaper imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-1.4% per year) and the Czech Republic (+22.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers to Switzerland, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 7.3% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+26.6% per year) and the Netherlands (-1.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sanitary towel and diaper import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 7.5%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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