Wipes

Most categories in wipes witnessed heavy volume declines in 2023, as the issue of small-scale smuggling impacted Uruguay. Wipes were a very popular item to be purchased in Argentina, due to the relatively high unit price and small easy-to-carry…

Wipes in Taiwan saw a positive performance in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. The category remained dominated by personal wipes, notably general purpose wipes, which were second only to moist toilet wipes in terms of volume growth…

The prevailing economic landscape in Romania in 2023 was characterised by persistent inflationary pressures, exerting upward pressure on unit prices across various product categories, including wipes. Rising costs associated with raw materials and…

In 2023, current value sales of wipes witnessed a second year of double-digit growth in North Macedonia. Much of this growth was fuelled by inflation which led to price increases. Despite lowering birth rates and inflationary pressures, baby wipes…

2023 marked the first year without COVID-19 restrictions since the onset of the pandemic in 2020. With New Zealanders spending more time at home between 2020-2022 due to lockdowns and various restrictions, there was a surge in demand for cleaning…

In 2023, wipes in Greece recorded a retail value decline, with retail volume declining in all areas apart from baby wipes. These declines were the result of higher price points and the rising cost of living, with consumers prioritising essential…

In 2023, wipes in the Dominican Republic recorded positive retail value growth, benefiting from products that have versatile and multifunctional uses. For example, consumers increasingly use baby wipes not only to clean babies' skin but for other…

Amidst the aftermath of the pandemic and with the prevailing socioeconomic challenges, wipes has consolidated as an essential category in retail hygiene in Brazil, and maintained dynamic current value growth in 2023. As the pandemic instilled a…

High inflation towards the end of the review period, where some products faced significant unit price increases, placed pressure on demand for wipes in South Africa, while value sales continued to record impressive growth. Therefore, consumers turned…

Sales in wipes were supported by ubiquitous baseline demand in 2023. Indeed, the usage of wipes has become an integral component of the daily routine for Uzbekistani consumers, in a trend which gained momentum during the pandemic, and which continues…

Overall, wipes saw volume sales decline in Ukraine in 2023. However, deodorant wipes experienced a notable increase in volume and value sales during the year. This growth was largely a result of deodorant wipes being a relatively small and emerging…

There was a significant fall in constant value sales in wipes in Kazakhstan in 2023. High inflation continue to impact profitability and also dampened volume sales. Only personal wipes registered any significant value sales and this was mainly baby…

Wipes saw current value growth in Israel in 2023. During the year, the prices of wipes, along with many other products, continued to rise, while discounts became smaller and less frequent. Israeli consumers are usually loyal to brands in the baby…

Personal wipes in Cameroon continues to be dominated by baby wipes in 2023 as the shift to disposable baby diapers has spurred demand for baby wipes. The increased presence of several economically priced brands, including Softcare, Familia, Cutties,…

Wipes experienced a loss of momentum in 2023 compared to previous years, where hygiene habits acquired following the emergence of the pandemic boosted sales. This slowdown in growth was primarily attributed to consumers prioritising their expenses in…

Wipes in Bulgaria increased in retail volume and current value terms in 2023, as the category is still relatively new and has strong growth potential. A stronger emphasis on hygiene has occurred since the COVID-19 pandemic, with categories like wet…

Wipes in Australia witnessed notable growth in current value terms in 2023, primarily driven by the continued appeal of wipes amongst consumers for their convenience and ease of use, especially as people resumed their busy lifestyles post-pandemic.…

Wipes in Nigeria suffered category-wide declines in terms of volume sales in 2023, in response to negative economic conditions. In particular, high inflation caused by hikes in fuel prices, and a weakened local currency collaborated to severely…

Wipes in Austria saw continued growth in current value terms in 2023. However, this was driven to a large extent by inflationary pressures, which led to an increase in unit prices. Personal wipes remained highly popular with consumers, having…

Wipes in Germany have been enjoying popularity since the pandemic, given their hygiene efficiency and portability function. Despite the impact of the pandemic continuing to wane, hygiene habits persist in Germany, and wipes meet the needs of busy…