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The import figures for adult incontinence diapers are as given below:-<br />

HS Code Description Imports Imports<br />

2007-08(E) 2007-08(E)<br />

48184010,<br />

48184090 *<br />

ADULT DIAPERS<br />

Around 12.5<br />

million pieces<br />

Rs 15 crore<br />

approx.<br />

Source: IBIS, IMaCS Analysis<br />

* In addition, adult diapers are also imported in very small quantities under HS code 48189000<br />

** Though the market price <strong>of</strong> adult diapers is around Rs 45 – 55 per piece, the import price is around Rs 12<br />

per piece<br />

China accounts for around 50% imports <strong>of</strong> adult diapers in India followed by Taiwan (around 15%<br />

share), Malaysia (around 10% share), Hong Kong (with 5-10% share), USA (with 5% share) and<br />

UAE, Thailand, Singapore, Germany accounting for less than 5% share each.<br />

The exports are negligible as compared to the imports. Primarily Indian firms market imported<br />

products. However few producers in India are subsidiary <strong>of</strong> their manufacturing firms in China and<br />

other destinations and import products into India.<br />

Quality Control and Standards – The quality is based on the absorbency rate <strong>of</strong> the diaper. There<br />

are no documented standards in India.

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