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This report identifies the 10 global consumer trends expected to impact during 2021, providing specific characteristics and how the trend manifests, consumer behaviour and motivation driving the trend, as well as insights on how industry is…

The global market for retail tissue and hygiene has reached a greater level of stability than had been the case earlier in the pandemic. While volatility exists with countries still responding to waves of the virus, related to hemispheres, the…

The pandemic has served as a double-edged sword for the global nappies/diapers/pants industry. On the one hand, greater price sensitivity has weakened spending power and birth rates, while on the other, increased health and eco awareness has…

At the time of writing this report, Australia faces a second wave of COVID-19 infections, resulting in major lockdowns across the most populous states, significantly impacting businesses and consumers. The impact of COVID-19 has resulted in…

The global AFH market saw a weak performance during 2020 and 2021. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forced consumers to stay in their homes and reduce the use of public places. However, a global recovery in AFH demand is looming, although its pace…

The global market for retail tissue and hygiene has reached a greater level of stability than had been the case earlier in the pandemic. While volatility exists with countries still responding to waves of the virus, related to hemispheres, the…

Our relationship with the home has been fundamentally changed by the pandemic. Our home has become a “hygienic sanctuary” where an increasing number of activities happen. With space a constraint, versatility of the living space has become a focus for…

Evolving wellness priorities around physical and emotional health point towards simplicity, new perceived value and relevance that instils optimum quality and trust. This calls for a no-frills approach grounded in authenticity and expert-backed…

Interest in personalised approaches to health and beauty has surged since COVID-19, as improvements in technology have been met by a more accepting public focused on health outcomes and demanding products that fit their unique goals. Personalisation…

Sanitary protection is seeing growth globally, with developing markets accounting for the lion’s share of untapped potential and growth momentum. The performance is shaped by socioeconomic, demographic and lifestyle trends, as well as improvements in…

In a world that now seems more about disruption than stability, it is always better to be the disruptor than the disrupted - and that means pushing horizons outwards. Strategy needs to be built as part of a wider consumer system rather than at…

The story of Q2 2021 for tissue and hygiene is the return of optimism. Disruption brought by the pandemic appears to be giving way to greater predictability and less radical swings in growth related to consumer circumstances and economic disruption.…

Despite economic challenges, the global consumer tissue market continues to grow in both developed and developing markets. The pace of growth will, however, decelerate in developed regions post-COVID-19, highlighting the need for meaningful…

Although there was a slight slowdown in growth of nappies/diapers/pants sales in Asia Pacific in 2020, Coronavirus (COVID-19) did not have as big an impact on these products as many others in the region. Given they are seen as essential products by…

The Voice of the Industry survey of professionals in the consumer tissue and disposable hygiene industries, fielded in December 2020, reveals a number of headwinds and growth dynamics recorded by companies in 2020, as well as expectations of short-…

The menopausal consumer acts as an untapped market for many health and beauty businesses as these consumers are increasingly looking to treat their symptoms holistically. Both internal and external treatments begin to thrive with opportunity in…

Overall, the global Q4 forecast update does not indicate dramatic changes, compared to the previous quarter. Standing out somewhat are the US and China, with a slight upgrade to growth in 2020 following the upgrade to the countries’ macroeconomic…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

Retail adult incontinence is one of the best-performing disposable hygiene categories, with growth potential in developed and emerging regions. The self-reported concerns over health and incontinence cross genders and generations, indicating…

MEA posted a moderate CAGR despite being one of the smaller markets globally. Despite low consumer awareness and social taboos surrounding incontinence, the region is showing promise. Ageing populations boost demand for adult incontinence products.…