Tissue and Hygiene

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 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 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.…

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-…

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…

The disposable hygiene industry is expected to see continued growth after a temporary setback in 2022, supported by improved health awareness, product accessibility and income, particularly in developing markets. Moving forward, a more holistic sense…

The joint factors of high inflation, elevated unit prices and strained supply chains became significant challenges for retail tissue, resulting in a deceleration of growth in 2022. As prices increase further, consumers are forced to make more…

Asia Pacific is currently the largest and fastest growing retail tissue market in the world and still has huge room for growth due to its fast-growing economy. Rising urbanisation and average disposable income coupled with growing hygiene awareness…

The disposable hygiene industry is expected to see continued growth after a transitory slowdown in 2021, supported by improved health awareness, product accessibility and income in particularly developing markets. Moving forward, a more holistic…

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…