Packaging unit (17) for absorbent articles (1), comprising a number of folded absorbent articles (1) arranged with their folded edges (41) placed head to tail in the packaging unit (17), the folded edges (41) arranged at one side (18) of the packaging unit (17) being situated at different distances from said side (18), and the folded edges (41) arranged at the opposite side (20) of the packaging unit being situated at different distances from said opposite side (20).