In 2023, Italy led European production in sanitary articles with €1.5463 billion, marking a growth of 5.2% year-over-year. Germany followed, but faced a decline of 3.64%. Poland and Spain showed positive growth at 4.55% and 2.83%, respectively, while France experienced a slight drop. Significant growth was noted in Hungary with 31.1% and Portugal with 33.65%. The United Kingdom and Finland saw declines of over 11%. Notably, Lithuania and Serbia also showed substantial growth.
Future trends to watch include the expansion of environmentally friendly products, as sustainability becomes a key consumer focus. Moreover, innovation and technology integration will likely drive efficiency and product differentiation in the sector.
Top countries in Sold Production of Sanitary Towels and Tampons, Napkins and Napkin Liners for Babies and Similar Sanitary Articles and Articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories, of Paper Pulp, Paper, Cellulose Wadding or Webs of Cellulose Fibres by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 1,546,300,000 | 2023 | +1.22% | +5.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 1,195,300,000 | 2023 | -0.73% | -3.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 767,130,000 | 2023 | +3.39% | +4.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 646,760,000 | 2023 | +0.7% | +2.83% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 525,960,000 | 2023 | -0.66% | -1.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 272,220,000 | 2023 | +1.7% | -5.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 199,700,000 | 2023 | +4.55% | +2.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 190,350,000 | 2023 | +6.84% | +31.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 124,820,000 | 2023 | +9.51% | +3.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 104,230,000 | 2023 | +5.2% | +10.39% | View data |
