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.​​
Although Germany’s birth rate marginally declined in 2023 after an increase in 2021, demand for nappies/diapers/pants continued to rise. However, value growth was considerably higher. 2022’s record-high inflation that led to higher average prices…
Sales in nappies/diapers/pants in Malaysia were driven by the performance of disposable pants in 2023. Such products are seen as the most convenient option, as they are easy to change and suitable for active babies and small children. Notably, the…
Whilst price increases for the main diapers/nappies brands in Cameroon, Softcare, Moby Bébé, Baby Sita and Joylinks, slowed in 2023, ongoing inflation and declining disposable incomes have driven a shift to single nappies, which are available in…
In 2023, nappies/diapers/pants in Poland recorded positive retail value sales, driven by rising price points. As such, despite these positive results, retail volume sales declined. The falling birth rate is negatively impacting sales opportunities in…
The year 2023 saw a notable trend of broad increases in retail price points for nappies, diapers, and pants in Norway. This surge was primarily driven by cost inflation across various aspects of production, including energy, material sourcing,…
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…
Nappies/diapers/pants in Azerbaijan continued to be somewhat affected by inflationary pressures in 2023, despite the growth rates of inflation slowing down. Notably, manufacturers of diapers have seen hikes in the costs of raw materials (Azerbaijan…
Demand for nappies/diapers/pants in Switzerland continued declining at a steady pace in 2023. Significantly fewer babies were born in 2022 and 2023, following the baby boom observed in 2021. The rising cost of living and fears about the future have…
Nappies/diapers/pants in Serbia faces challenges from demographic and economic factors. The birth rate in Serbia continued to slow in 2023, reaching 0.5%, according to official national statistics, which was on a par with 2022 levels. The government…
Nappies/diapers/pants performed strongly in Pakistan in 2023, registering both healthy constant value and volume growth. Continuing population growth contributed to the increased demand. Also, with more women working outside the home and needing…
Nappies/diapers/pants in Denmark was affected by significant retail price point increases, driven by higher input costs (energy, material sourcing, labour, logistics, supply chain constraints). This supported retail value over volume growth in 2023.…
Thailand’s declining birth rate negatively impacting the demand for nappies/diapers, which continued to report declining sales in retail volume terms in 2023. Consumers in Thailand are choosing to start a family later with more women focusing on…
In 2023, nappies/diapers/pants saw positive retail value and volume growth, having recovered from a decline across the review period. While the birth rate dipped in 2021, the number of newborns was positive throughout 2022 and 2023, driving sales in…
In 2023, nappies/diapers/pants in Hungary recorded double-digit retail value growth, driven by rising price points. However, retail volume declined, with strong inflationary pressure leading consumers to reduce purchases. In addition, the ongoing…
In 2023, nappies/diapers/pants in Greece was subject to price hikes; the result of an increase in production and logistics costs. Despite the increase in prices in 2022, retail prices rose further across all subcategories in 2023 as manufacturers and…
In 2023, nappies/diapers/pants in Algeria registered positive volume growth, supported by strong consumer awareness and convenience. However, in constant value terms, growth was muted by a slowing birth rate, which has also started to dampen volume…
In 2023, Ecuador's nappies/diapers/pants landscape recorded a decline in retail value and volume sales. The ongoing decline in the birth rate impacted sales and diminished growth, especially in the newborn segment. In addition, the economic impact of…
In 2023, nappies/diapers/pants in Australia experienced marginal retail volume growth and solid current value growth. Low volume growth was influenced by several factors, including a declining birth rate and increased competition from washable…
In Mexico, the demographic landscape is experiencing a notable shift, particularly within the 0-3 year-old population segment. According to the latest data published by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), the country witnessed…
The decline in the nappies/diapers/pants category in Ukraine in 2023 can be attributed to the dual impact of a declining birth rate and children leaving the country due to the ongoing war. The diminishing number of births directly contributed to…