Market research on the tissue and hygiene industry. Our reports f...
Market research on the tissue and hygiene industry. Our reports feature standardised and cross-comparable total market sizes, market and brand share data, distribution and trends.​​
The away-from-home adult incontinence market in Canada is experiencing a mixed landscape. On one hand, continuous growth is expected in the 65+ age demographic in Canada through the forecast period, with Canadians 65+ expected to exceed 9 million by…
The US away-from-home (AFH) tissue segment continued to post strong positive value and volume growth in 2023, assisted by companies’ implementation of increasingly rigid back-to-office policies. While some in-office mandates still consider the hybrid…
Following the high inflation in 2022, Canada experienced a slight alleviation in 2023, with inflation subsiding to more usual levels. However, residual effects of increased living costs persisted, restraining consumer spending. Despite these…
In 2022, the US experienced 8.0% inflation (Euromonitor International Economies and Consumers Annual Data) that catalysed consumer pullback across consumer goods industries. With US consumers grappling with higher prices and an overall increased cost…
Canada experienced significant inflation in 2022, impacting consumer purchasing power and leading to reduced spending, particularly on essential items like nappies/diapers/pants. However, 2023 saw a marginal increase in volume consumption as…
Inflation and subsequent consumer spending rationing are intensifying the need for differentiation through value-adding innovations that resonate well with millennial and generation Z parents – key audiences for nappies/diapers/pants. Understanding…
Educational efforts from brands and retailers, coupled with the ageing Canadian population, have significantly contributed to a positive outlook for retail adult incontinence in 2023 and beyond. As demographics shift and the population ages, there is…
In 2022, prompted by increased costs throughout the supply chain and a high inflation environment in the US, players in the hygiene space and beyond were forced to raise prices for their products. Adult incontinence was not exempt from these external…
In 2023, value sales of retail tissue in Canada recorded steady growth. The country’s annual inflation rate settled around 3.1%, a much steadier adjustment than the 40-year high of 6.8% that it witnessed in 2022, according to the Consumer Price…
2023’s tissue market saw a complex dance between rising costs and consumer spending. While raw material and manufacturing costs pushed up prices across all categories, particularly napkins, paper towels and toilet paper, volume sales continued to…
Rising consumer awareness around incontinence and proper condition management, partnerships with direct-to-consumer platforms and the expanding 65+ year-old population in the US all contributed to healthy value and volume growth in the…
Despite the easing inflationary environment in 2023, certain product areas within the Canadian tissue and hygiene market continue to witness price boosts. On average, lower price increases are observed in Canada compared to the US. The inflation rate…
After a year of high inflation and volume declines in 2022, 2023 saw an improving macroeconomic environment, with 2023’s average inflation rate of around 3% much softened from 2022’s 8%. Unit price increases came through in early 2023, with…
In 2023, baby wipes in Canada emerged as a resilient category within personal wipes, experiencing robust growth driven by multiple factors. Heightened awareness of hygiene, coupled with increased product accessibility and versatility, contributed to…
Despite the easing of pandemic-related restrictions, established hygiene habits and the need for convenience have continued to drive demand for wipes, and this is set to continue. Consumers are still concerned about maintaining a clean and germ-free…