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.​​
In 2023, New Zealand experienced the first year without COVID-19 restrictions since the pandemic's onset in 2020. The prolonged periods of lockdowns and restrictions from 2020 to 2022 had kept people at home more frequently, leading to a surge in…
In 2023, Morocco's away-from-home tissue and hygiene landscape saw positive results. The propensity to dine out, coupled with a boom in the tourist industry, positively impacted sales and growth. As life returned to normal following the outbreak of…
Throughout 2023, away-from-home adult incontinence in Lithuania maintained a stable trajectory, despite encountering challenges in competing with the robust sales observed in the prescription (Rx) sector. Hospitals, serving as pivotal entities within…
Throughout 2023, the growing population precipitated a notable uptick in the demand for away-from-home toilet paper. Various establishments, spanning restaurants, hotels, offices, and public facilities, experienced a resurgence in operations, thereby…
The away-from-home tissue and hygiene category in Kenya is a promising area with much potential for growth. Current volume and value growth is driven by the urbanisation trend with more businesses and services operating in urban centres. Following…
Trends in hospitals and the healthcare system in Italy have been influencing the performance of away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene through 2023. In 2022, Italy faced an increase in hospitalisations for health issues other than those connected to…
Away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Ireland reported robust value growth in 2023, lifted in part by higher unit prices. Away-from-home tissue performed particularly well aided by strong demand for AFH wipers. Pandemic cleaning habits continue to…
In 2023, away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene recorded double-digit retail value growth in Hungary, boosted by rising price points. However, while retail volume growth was slower than the previous year, it remained positive in most areas, with…
Away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Guatemala registered healthy constant value growth in 2023, in spite of continuing rising prices. Value sales mainly consisted of away-from-home tissue, with value sales for AFH adult incontinence being minimal.…
In 2023, away-from-home tissue and hygiene recorded an uplift in value sales, while volume sales were challenged by rising prices. Horeca operators faced reduced profit margins in 2023; the result of price hikes in operating costs due to a rising in…
The cumulative turnover of foodservice wholesale in January to August 2023 witnessed a notable increase compared to the previous year. This uptick in foodservice turnover has been a significant driver behind the growth in away-from-home tissue sales…
Away-from-home tissue and hygiene sales in Algeria recorded healthy growth in 2023, driven mainly by the foodservice industry, which is flourishing in the country. Indeed, following two hard years during the pandemic, followed high inflation in 2022,…
In the dynamic landscape of wipes in South Korea, eco-friendly and biodegradable wipes are experiencing consistent growth. As environmental consciousness continues to gain prominence amongst consumers, there has been a notable and sustained uptick in…
Tissue and hygiene navigated a complex landscape in South Korea in 2023, shaped by key macro variables. Inflation, which was a global phenomenon, strongly impacted the industry. Rising raw materials costs squeezed profit margins and forced…
In the aftermath of COVID-19, retail tissue in South Korea was initially poised for decline, along with the return to activities outside the home; however, the category demonstrated resilience in 2023. Contrary to expectations, retail tissue recorded…
In 2023, retail adult incontinence in South Korea saw another year of significant volume and current value growth, primarily propelled by the nation’s rapidly ageing population. As South Korea stands amongst the fastest ageing societies globally, the…
In the face of persistent declines in the birth rate, companies within nappies/diapers/pants in South Korea are confronted with unique challenges. To counteract these demographic hurdles, businesses are strategically leveraging the premiumisation…
While overall volume sales in menstrual care in South Korea may have shown a slight dip in 2023, a dynamic transformation is quietly unfolding. Closer examination reveals a notable surge in the demand for alternative products such as tampons,…
In the wake of inflationary pressures, there has been a surprising reluctance amongst individuals to engage in activities outside the home, including dining out, which contributed to lower than expected growth in consumer foodservice in 2023. This…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence among the key economies remains. Supply chain and commodities markets disruptions remain the key risks for…