Tissue and Hygiene

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…

In recent years, Brazil witnessed a significant transformation in its tissue and hygiene industry, solidifying its position as a major player in the global market. With remarkable growth in revenue and volume sales in some categories, the industry in…

Rx/reimbursement adult incontinence continued to experience steady volume and current value growth in Brazil in 2023, despite economic challenges. However, the category faced significant hurdles, particularly in health units, where a shortage of…

In 2023, retail tissue saw dynamic retail volume and current value growth in Brazil. In the tumultuous landscape of this year, the category witnessed profound consolidation, marking a pivotal moment in its evolution. Preceded by years of economic…

Retail adult incontinence was the shining star of retail hygiene in Brazil in 2023, experiencing remarkable growth in both retail volume and current value terms. Key players such as Essity do Brasil and Ever Green Indústria e Comércio Ltda, amongst…

Nappies/diapers/pants saw low retail volume growth in 2023, along with more dynamic current value growth. Brazil finds itself navigating a complex economic and social landscape, characterised by shifting demographics and evolving consumer behaviours.…

In 2023, against the backdrop of a recovering but still uncertain Brazilian economy, menstrual care witnessed modest retail volume growth, which was an improvement compared with minimal growth the previous year. Amidst the lingering effects of the…

Away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene endured significant sales fluctuations in recent years, mirroring the economic and social challenges facing the nation. The onset of the pandemic dealt a severe blow to the category as businesses shuttered and…

As demand for tissue and hygiene products further recovers, key demographic fundamentals and lifestyle factors are back as drivers of category performance. With inflation still imposing pressure on consumer spending, businesses need to benchmark…

Sales of tissue and hygiene are dominated by offline retailers, mainly driven by supermarkets, pharmacies and hypermarkets. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, e-commerce has been thriving with increasing acceptance from broader consumer groups…

In 2023, wipes in Mexico demonstrated a notable growth trend in both retail volume and current value terms, which is indicative of increased consumer awareness of the product varieties available, and the benefits they offer. Personal wipes in…

While 2022 marked the end of the transition back to normalcy following the COVID-19 pandemic, 2023 witnessed a return to full normalcy, bolstered by favourable macroeconomic conditions which spurred growth in the tissue and hygiene industry in…

2023 continued to be influenced by elevated inflation and rising transportation and manufacturing costs. This put pressure on the prices of imported and domestic tissue and hygiene brands. Most of these products are considered non-essential among…

In 2022, retail tissue faced significant challenges due to high inflation, supply chain disruptions, and rising raw materials costs, particularly cellulose and paper pulp. These factors contributed to a substantial increase in retail current value…

Despite the declining birth rate, Mexico is still a “young country”, with the median age of the population being 29 in 2023. The population of Mexico reached just above 128 million in 2023, with over half of people aged below 34. However, there is a…

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…

Menstrual care saw both retail volume and current value growth in Mexico in 2023. In menstrual care, the aftermath of 2022’s inflation-heightened consumer price sensitivity compelled brands to engage in a promotional arms race within hypermarkets and…

In 2022, away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene in Mexico saw a positive performance as various establishments, such as restaurants, hotels, schools, and recreational venues, began to reopen, or operated at increased capacity. This recovery trend…

Wipes in Switzerland continues to benefit from consumers’ higher hygiene standards since the COVID-19 pandemic. Swiss consumers were drawn to the portability and efficiency of wipes as life outside the home and travel resumed in 2023. Additionally,…

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…