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.​​
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
As hygiene and living standards improve in Vietnam, a growing number of consumers are now using wipes in their daily activities. Wipes have become particularly popular during periods of high air-pollution in the country’s larger cities with young…
Sales in wipes were supported by ubiquitous baseline demand in 2023. Indeed, the usage of wipes has become an integral component of the daily routine for Uzbekistani consumers, in a trend which gained momentum during the pandemic, and which continues…
Most categories in wipes witnessed heavy volume declines in 2023, as the issue of small-scale smuggling impacted Uruguay. Wipes were a very popular item to be purchased in Argentina, due to the relatively high unit price and small easy-to-carry…
Overall, wipes saw volume sales decline in Ukraine in 2023. However, deodorant wipes experienced a notable increase in volume and value sales during the year. This growth was largely a result of deodorant wipes being a relatively small and emerging…
Despite challenging economic conditions in 2023, the sales volume of personal wipes in Turkey experienced a modest increase. This growth can be attributed to the availability of a wider range of specialised wipes catering to specific needs and…
While wipes in Tunisia registered double-digit percentage value growth, constant value growth was much more moderate, as inflation continued to be high and consumers prioritised essentials, as purchasing power fell. Baby wipes continued to account…
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…
Wipes in the UK grew by 9% in current value terms in 2023, with all types recording a positive performance except for toilet care wipes and deodorant wipes as a result of low volume demand. While overall value growth was sustained by demand for some…
Wipes in the United Arab Emirates continued to enjoy significant popularity in 2023, including all purpose cleaning wipes and personal wipes, with the latter dominated by baby wipes. Their widespread use is attributed to the convenience they offer…
Wipes in the Philippines saw buoyant growth in current value terms in 2023. Growth was supported by improved economic conditions and an increase in consumer mobility, as the country emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic. There was also a persisting…
Value sales growth of wipes in the Netherlands continued to be significant in 2023, driven by high increases in price. Underlying factors that led to price increases included high transport costs, high energy costs and increased costs of raw…
Wipes saw robust current value growth in 2023, thanks in part to inflationary pressures on prices, but also because, despite the waning pandemic, hygiene-consciousness remained high in the Czech Republic. A key driver for the category is the…
Wipes experienced a notable upswing in demand in 2023 driven by the versatility of these products, particularly in the context of their convenience for use while on the move but also at home. This increase in demand is reflective of evolving consumer…
Wipes in Taiwan saw a positive performance in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. The category remained dominated by personal wipes, notably general purpose wipes, which were second only to moist toilet wipes in terms of volume growth…
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,…