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

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

In 2023, the Slovene sanitary towel and diaper market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed resilient growth. Sanitary towel and diaper consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper production dropped to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Exports from Slovenia

In 2023, overseas shipments of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, showed mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper exports soared to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons) was the main destination for sanitary towel and diaper exports from Slovenia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sanitary towel and diaper exports to Serbia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Serbia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for sanitary towel and diaper exported from Slovenia were Germany ($X), Russia ($X) and Serbia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. China, the UK, Hungary, Italy, Colombia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the United States and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

The average sanitary towel and diaper export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, sanitary towel and diaper export price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins and Diapers

Imports into Slovenia

After four years of decline, purchases abroad of sanitary towels, tampons, napkins and diapers increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sanitary towel and diaper imports soared to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of sanitary towel and diaper imports to Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sanitary towel and diaper suppliers to Slovenia were Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, Hungary, Italy, Austria, Spain, Croatia, Slovakia and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform