2022 tampon shortage
The 2022 tampon shortage in the United States is an ongoing shortage and price increase of period hygiene products for women who menstruate caused by supply chain issues, staffing problems at production facilities, and the cost of raw materials.[1] Large producers of tampons have acknowledged the shortage, with a Procter & Gamble spokesperson saying, "We understand it is frustrating for consumers when they can't find what they need."[2] As of mid-June 2022, approximately 7 percent of the tampon products were out of stock, but many shoppers found their preferred brand difficult to find.[3]
According to a June 7, 2022 article in Time magazine, tampons have been in short supply for more than six months, and nobody has been talking about the great tampon shortage of 2022. Some women have been using online sites such as Reddit to vent their frustrations about not being able to purchase the products.[4]
According to a report from CNN Business, the online grocery delivery service Instacart said the sale of tampons was up 29 percent week-over-week due to women learning about the shortage. Searches for tampon products increased 13 percent on the platform's app compared to the prior week.[5]
Cost increase[edit]
One of the main reasons for a price increase of tampon products is due to raw material costs of cotton and rayon produced outside of the United States. According to NielsenIQ, the average price of personal hygiene products has increased 9.8 percent since the beginning of the year.[2]
Production[edit]
Producers of tampons in the United States have announced they would be increasing production with Procter & Gamble, who account for approximately 60 percent of the tampon products sold in the U.S., operating their plants 24/7 to make sure products are available to consumers.[3]
Alternatives to tampons[edit]
Blog site Lifehacker, offered advice on alternative menstrual products such as pads, menstrual cups or disks, period underwear, or reusable pads.[6]
References[edit]
- ↑ Somasundaram, Praveena (2022-06-16). "What you need to know about the tampon shortage". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lonas, Lexi; Vakal (2022-06-16). "Here's what's behind the tampon shortage". The Hill. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Terlep, Sharon; Prang, Allison (2022-06-16). "Tampon Makers Bolster Production to Avert Major Shortages". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
- ↑ Semuels, Alana (2022-06-07). "The Great Tampon Shortage of 2022: The Supply Chain Problem No One's Talking About". Time. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
- ↑ Kavilanz, Parija (2022-06-20). "Tampon shortage: Instacart says it's struggling to fulfill orders". CNN Business. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
- ↑ Yuko, Elizabeth (2022-06-21). "How to Navigate the Tampon Shortage". Lifehacker. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
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