Africa

Demand for menstrual care in South Africa continued to increase in 2023, despite the country experiencing high inflation, driving up prices of food, transport and electricity. This also influenced the value performance of menstrual care, with rising…

Menstrual care in Tunisia registered both moderate constant value and volume growth in 2023, despite continuing inflation and a challenging economy. Continuing population growth supported increased volume sales, as did frequent discounting from the…

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…

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…

Despite the notable impact of high pricing on the overall demand for nappies/diapers/pants in Egypt, positive sales volume persisted during 2023. The sales volume of nappies/diapers/pants witnessed a modest decline, primarily driven by a sharp…

Rising inflation has forced consumers to switch to cheaper nappies/diaper/pants products in Kenya. On account of this, manufacturers have ramped up efforts to launch more affordable products, with a key focus on targeting young suburban mothers who…

In 2023, nappies/diapers/pants in Morocco recorded positive retail value growth, driven by price rises as retail volume growth remained low level, under 1%. During the review period, births in Morocco continued to fall, with the birth rate dropping…

Nappies/diapers/pants recorded deep dips in terms of volume sales in Nigeria in 2023, thanks to the negative impact of poor economic conditions on demand. High inflation caused by rising fuel prices and the depreciation of the local currency…

In a price-sensitive market, and given the recent inflationary pressures, private label witnessed consistent growth in nappies/diapers/pants in South Africa as consumers looked to cheaper alternatives in 2023. Although many parents are considerably…

Nappies/diapers/pants in Tunisia registered modest constant value growth and only muted volumed growth in 2023, despite continuing population growth. High inflation dampened volume sales and many consumers opted for reusable home-made cloth nappies…

Retail adult incontinence in Algeria registered higher volume growth in 2023 in comparison with the review period thanks to an ageing population, with the number of those aged over 65 increasing due to soaring inflation rates. However, in value…

Retail current value sales of adult incontinence remain negligible in Cameroon. While the number of elderly consumers in Cameroon is growing, this consumer group remains small at well under one million people in 2022. As a result, demand for retail…

Retail sales of adult incontinence products in Egypt recorded double-digit growth in 2023. This value increase was largely driven by price increases, however, as inflationary pressures continued to be felt in the country throughout the year. During…

Retail adult incontinence remains a very new concept in Kenya and thus it is still a relatively small category in tissue and hygiene. Whilst awareness is still low, there is a growing regard for the transformative impact of using adult incontinence…

In 2023, demand for retail adult incontinence continued to rise in Morocco, leading to double-digit retail value and volume growth. This strong performance was driven by rising awareness of the products, partnered with ongoing ageing in Morocco,…

2023’s high inflation led to strong volume sales declines for retail adult incontinence in Nigeria. Rising energy costs and a weakened local currency substantially undermined consumer spending power, meaning that many Nigerians were unable to afford…

With the effects of inflation still being felt within the market during 2023, many consumers turned to more affordable options for retail adult incontinence in South Africa. This resulted in the further demand for private label and cheaper…

Retail adult incontinence in Tunisia registered significant volume growth in 2023. This was due to several factors. Foor instance, increased awareness of the availability of such products support volume growth. In addition, Tunisia’s population is…

Toilet paper remained the largest product area in terms of volume and value sales in retail tissue in Algeria in 2023, although paper towels and napkins are reaching a more significant size due to increased local production. In volume terms, overall…

Prices of retail tissue products in Cameroon can vary significantly, depending on the outlet and location. For instance, the price difference for paper towel in local markets and supermarkets can be as much as 22%. Price is a key issue impacting all…