The global biodegradable sanitary napkins market size reached USD 2,509.9 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 11,504.6 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 18.4% during 2025-2033.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024
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USD 2,509.9 Million |
Market Forecast in 2033
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USD 11,504.6 Million |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 18.4% |
A sanitary napkin is an absorbent item used by a woman during her menstruation. They are either made of non-biodegradable cellulosic fiber and plastics or biodegradable materials such as banana fibre, bamboo corn, organic cotton etc. that do not contain any synthetic or chemical-based raw materials.
The use of hazardous chemicals and raw materials in ordinary sanitary napkins has propelled the interest of female population towards the use of biodegradable sanitary napkins. Increasing awareness to protect the environment is also driving the adoption of biodegradable raw materials in sanitary pads. Factors such as increasing population of working women, growing awareness about female hygiene, and increasing health issues such as skin irritation and rashes are also contributing to the growth of the biodegradable sanitary napkins market across the globe. Non-biodegradable sanitary napkins use chemicals like dioxins, furans, chlorines and fragrances which causes skin problems and create a negative impact on the environment. On the other hand, biodegradable sanitary napkins use materials such as banana fiber, corn starch, water hyacinth, organic cotton, etc. which are comfortable, hygienic, cost-effective, and has a good capacity to absorb blood adequately. Some of the other factors driving this market include increasing awareness levels, government schemes and programmes, improving distribution networks, etc.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global biodegradable sanitary napkins market report, along with forecasts at the global and regional level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on material type and distribution channel.
Breakup by Material Type
Cotton currently dominates the market, holding the largest share.
Breakup by Distribution Channel
Amongst these, supermarkets and hypermarkets currently hold the largest share.
Breakup by Region
Amongst these, North America is the leading market, accounting for the major share.
The report has also examined the competitive landscape of the market and provides the profiles of the key players operating in the industry.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Million USD |
Segment Coverage | Material Type, Distribution Channel, Region |
Region Covered | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
The global biodegradable sanitary napkins market was valued at USD 2,509.9 Million in 2024.
We expect the global biodegradable sanitary napkins market to exhibit a CAGR of 18.4% during 2025-2033.
The increasing environmental concerns regarding waste disposal, along with growing awareness towards female hygiene, are primarily driving the global biodegradable sanitary napkins market.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the changing consumer inclination from conventional brick-and-mortar distribution channels towards online retail platforms for the purchase of biodegradable sanitary napkins.
Based on the material type, the global biodegradable sanitary napkins market has been segmented into bamboo-corn, cotton, banana fibre, and others. Currently, cotton-based biodegradable sanitary napkin exhibits a clear dominance in the market.
Based on the distribution channel, the global biodegradable sanitary napkins market can be categorized into supermarkets and hypermarkets, organic stores, pharmacies, online, and others. Among these, supermarkets and hypermarkets account for the majority of the total market share.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa, where North America currently dominates the global market.