Five China suppliers draw attention in eco-friendly organic sanitary pads

Five China-based companies are emerging as suppliers in the fast-growing organic and biodegradable sanitary pad market as global buyers look for alternatives to synthetic feminine care products. The release highlights market growth, sourcing and compliance pressures, and the roles of branded manufacturers and OEM/ODM producers in China.

Why it matters: - Global demand for organic and biodegradable sanitary pads is rising as buyers look for greener alternatives to conventional feminine hygiene products. - The sourcing decision now depends as much on documentation and certification scope as on price, especially for importers planning private-label or retail programs. - China remains a major production base for the category and a growing consumer market.

What happened: - Five China-based companies were highlighted as notable suppliers in the eco-friendly organic sanitary pads market. - The group includes New Upward SC (Guangdong) Co., Ltd. and four other companies registered in China’s national enterprise system. - The list was based on business registration records, corporate disclosures and product information. - The selection emphasized production capability, organic, biodegradable or bamboo-based product lines, and the ability to serve global retail, private-label or OEM/ODM channels.

The details: - TechSci Research estimated the global organic sanitary pads market at USD 3.02 billion in 2025 and projected it to reach USD 4.51 billion by 2031. - Mark & Spark Solutions projected the biodegradable sanitary napkins segment to grow at a 20.1% compound annual rate from 2024 to 2030. - Dataintelo said Asia Pacific held 38.6% of revenue in the biodegradable sanitary napkins market in 2025. - Sanitary towels and tampons fall under Harmonized System code 9619.00, which covers disposable hygiene products made of any material. - New Upward SC (Guangdong) Co., Ltd., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Shenzhen, operates a 200,000-square-meter manufacturing facility, employs about 100 staff and has an R&D team of more than 10 engineers. - New Upward’s annual output is about 5 billion pads, and around 80% of production is exported to Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, Central Asia and South America. - New Upward combines product development, coordinated manufacturing, packaging design, quality management, market support and global delivery. - The company’s feminine care lineup includes eco-friendly organic sanitary pads, biodegradable organic sanitary pads, organic cotton sanitary pads, organic bamboo sanitary pads, panty liners and menstrual pants. - Under the Lilimolone brand, New Upward offers the NU07 model, an organic cotton biodegradable winged sanitary pad with an organic cotton topsheet, high-absorbency core and breathable backsheet. - The NU07 series can be configured as panty liner, day-use, night-use or extra-long night pads. - The absorbent core uses fluff pulp and SAP, and the backsheet can use breathable PE film or a biodegradable film option. - New Upward’s Lilimolone Ultra-Thin Bamboo Sanitary Pads are available in 155 mm, 245 mm and 290 mm sizes. - The bamboo pad series uses a bamboo fiber nonwoven topsheet and covers panty liner, regular and longer pad sizes. - New Upward supports OEM/ODM customization for size, absorbency, surface material, packaging design, logo and private-label service. - The company targets retail, supermarket, drugstore and cross-border e-commerce channels, along with OEM/ODM hygiene manufacturing. - New Upward also supports overseas brands, importers, distributors and retail chains with product positioning, specification and BOM development, samples and testing, packaging execution, production management, quality control and export delivery. - Hengan International Group Company Limited, headquartered in Jinjiang, Fujian Province, is a Hong Kong-listed hygiene product company with sanitary pads and panty liners sold through multiple retail brands in China and other markets. - Hengan’s strengths in green menstrual care are large-scale production, an established logistics network and long consumer goods distribution experience. - Chongqing Baiya Sanitary Products Co., Ltd., based in Chongqing, is a Shenzhen-listed company that develops and sells feminine hygiene products under the Free brand. - Baiya’s strengths are brand management, ongoing product development and established retail relationships in China. - Guilin Jieling Industrial Co., Ltd., registered in Guilin, Guangxi, specializes in sanitary napkin production and related feminine hygiene products. - Guilin Jieling is known for cotton-feel sanitary pads sold under the Jieling brand family. - Guangdong Yusheng Personal Care Products Co., Ltd., located in Guangdong, is a disposable hygiene manufacturer offering OEM/ODM services for sanitary pads and related products. - Yusheng’s main advantage is production flexibility and private-label support. - The five companies represent different supply-side models, from large branded manufacturers to OEM/ODM partners. - Hengan and Baiya offer scale and retail channel experience. - Guilin Jieling uses cotton-feel positioning to target a niche consumer segment. - Guangdong Yusheng and New Upward focus on custom specifications and private-label programs. - New Upward also helps overseas buyers with product selection, packaging coordination, certificate references and export communication. - The FDA’s Quality Management System Regulation, which incorporates ISO 13485:2016, took effect on February 2, 2026. - Importers are increasingly asking for product test reports, certificate numbers and material scope details before placing orders. - Buyers are advised to compare size, topsheet material, absorbent core, backsheet, individual wrapper, packaging count, MOQ, certification scope and export terms. - A low quote may not include the same material quality or documentation set. - Suppliers that can show material evidence and certificate references are easier to audit.

Between the lines: - The market is splitting into two distinct sourcing lanes: scaled branded suppliers for established retail distribution and flexible OEM/ODM manufacturers for private-label launches. - Documentation is becoming a competitive differentiator, not just a compliance checkbox. - Companies that can combine product customization with export-ready paperwork are better positioned for international orders.

What's next: - Organic and biodegradable sanitary pad categories are expected to keep growing faster than conventional products. - Chinese suppliers are likely to expand bamboo fiber, organic cotton and biodegradability options to match buyer demand. - Global buyers will need to verify environmental claims and match supplier capabilities with target market, retail channel and documentation requirements. - Importers will likely continue tightening screening around tests, certificates and quality-system records before committing to orders.