The feminine hygiene products market, which comprises sanitary pads, tampons, menstrual cups, and vaginal health products, constitutes a significant share of the personal hygiene products market across the world. Increasing awareness about intimate hygiene among women, combined with preference for sanitary products, creates a huge demand for feminine hygiene products. The global feminine hygiene products market is forecasted to expand at a CAGR of 6.8%, and will reach a value of USD 52 Bn by 2023, from USD 37.4 Bn in 2018.
Segmentation based on product type
Based on product type, sanitary pads had the highest market share (55.1%) in 2018, owing to strong consumer awareness about the harmful effects of using unhygienic products during menstruation. Sanitary pads are the most common sanitary protection product across all the geographies and are available in a variety of sizes, shapes, and absorption levels. In countries like India, China, Kenya, Australia, Ireland, Canada and New Zealand, sanitary pads are preferred over other menstrual hygiene products. It is followed by tampons, which had a market share of 7.0% in 2018, since they are convenient to use and are popular in the western region. Menstrual cups and other hygiene products together account for a total market share of nearly 38% of the global feminine hygiene products market in 2018, and are expected to show moderate growth during the forecasted period.
Segmentation based on distribution channel
Based on the distribution channel, the market is segmented into supermarkets and hypermarkets, convenience stores, specialty stores, retail pharmacies, and e-commerce. The e-commerce and retail pharmacies segment is expected to witness the highest growth in terms of value among all the distribution channels. The specialty stores segment is expected to be another lucrative segment over the forecast period, since they offer a wide range of products under one roof. This segment demonstrated significant market share of nearly 23% in terms of revenue in 2018. These stores offer discounts and other benefits, which aid the growth of the feminine hygiene products market.
Regional insights
Asia-Pacific is the leading feminine hygiene products market, and accounted for a share of approximately 34.2% of the global market in 2018. The retail business in Asia-Pacific is witnessing change and consumers are following global trends. In addition, increase in disposable income enable women to choose from a variety of cleanliness and sanitary solutions. Aggressive marketing strategies, to raise awareness and drive sales, have contributed to regional growth. Europe, with the presence of dominant players, high awareness, and a variety of feminine hygiene products, is anticipated to expand at the highest CAGR (7.1%) during the 2018-2023 period. The feminine hygiene products market for the rest of the world (Latin America, Middle East and Africa), though still at nascent stages, will also experience high growth.
Companies covered
• Kimberly-Clark Corporation
• The Procter & Gamble Company
• Unicharm Corporation
• Johnson & Johnson
• Edgewell Personal Care
• Hengan International
• Kao Corporation
• Lola
• Loonlab
• First Step Digital
Chapter 1: Executive summary
1.1. Market scope and segmentation
1.2. Key questions answered in the study
1.3. Executive summary
Chapter 2: Introduction
2.1. Market definitions
2.2. Global market trends
2.3. Global drivers
2.4. Global challenges
2.5. Revenue based on product type - 2018 (USD Bn)
2.6. Revenue based on distribution channel - 2018 (USD Bn)
2.7. Value chain of feminine hygiene products market
Chapter 3: Global Feminine Hygiene Products Market Overview
3.1. Market overview
3.1.a. Global market revenue - (2015-2017) (USD Bn)
3.1.b. Global forecast market revenue - (2018-2023) (USD Bn)
3.1.c. Geography-wise market revenue - (2018, 2023) (USD Bn)
3.2. Global trends
Chapter 4: Global Feminine Hygiene Products Market - Segment Insights
4.1. Global sanitary pads market
4.1.a. Revenue - (2015-2023) (USD bn)
4.1.b. Trends
4.1.c. Drivers
4.2. Global tampons market
4.2.a. Revenue - (2015-2023) (USD Bn)
4.2.b. Trends
4.2.c. Drivers
4.3. Global menstrual cups market
4.3.a. Revenue - (2015-2023) (USD Bn)
4.3.b. Trends
4.3.c. Drivers
4.4. Global other sanitary products market
4.4.a. Revenue - (2015-2023) (USD Bn)
4.4.b. Trends
4.4.c. Drivers
Chapter 5: Global Feminine Hygiene Products Market - Based on Regions
5.1. North America
5.1.a. Overview
5.1.b. Revenue - (2015-2023) (USD Bn)
5.1.c. Key Highlights
5.2. Europe
5.2.a. Overview
5.2.b. Revenue - (2015-2023) (USD Bn)
5.2.c. Key Highlights
5.3. Asia-Pacific
5.3.a. Overview
5.3.b. Revenue - (2015-2023) (USD Bn)
5.3.c. Key Highlights
5.4. Rest of the world
5.4.a. Overview
5.4.b. Revenue - (2015-2023) (USD Bn)
5.4.c. Key Highlights
Chapter 6: Market Share of Companies
6.1. Global feminine hygiene products market share
6.1.a. Overview
Chapter 7: Competitive Landscape
7.1. Kimberly-Clark Corporation
7.1.a. Company snapshot
7.1.b. Products
7.1.c. Major initiatives
7.1.d. Growth strategy
Note: Similar information areas will be covered for the remaining competitors
7.2. The Procter & Gamble Company
7.3. Unicharm Corporation
7.4. Johnson & Johnson
7.5. Edgewell Personal Care
7.6. Hengan International
7.7. Kao Corporation
Chapter 8: Feminine Hygiene Start-up Firms
8.1. Lola
8.2. Loonlab
8.3. First Step Digital
Chapter 9: Conclusion
Chapter 10: Appendix
10.1. List of tables
10.2. Research methodology
10.3. About Research on Global Markets
10.4. Disclaimer
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