Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene

On the one hand, toilet paper has become more prevalent in public spaces in China, including shopping centres, restaurants, hotels, airports and railway stations. This is, in part, a result of the government-led “toilet revolution” which aims to…

The recovery of the tourism industry and the thriving food and beverage (F&B) sector in Singapore are catalysts for the sustained growth across Away-From-Home (AFH) tissue categories. As both domestic and international tourism gradually rebound, and…

The US away-from-home (AFH) tissue segment continued to post strong positive value and volume growth in 2023, assisted by companies’ implementation of increasingly rigid back-to-office policies. While some in-office mandates still consider the hybrid…

The year 2023 witnessed a notable expansion in the market for away-from-home tissue and hygiene products in Argentina, driven by heightened touristic and gastronomic activities. With more people spending time outdoors and an uptick in inbound tourism…

Away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Azerbaijan saw positive indicators in both value and volume terms, with sales supported by consumers return to out-of-home lifestyles, including tourism and hospitality – being areas where away-from-home tissue is…

Away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Belgium faced significant challenges in 2023, primarily due to the sharp increase in energy prices. This surge adversely affected various product areas. In the tissue segment, the hospitality industry experienced…

With minimal additional public investments and moderate business spending on away-from-home tissue and hygiene products in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the category witnessed marginal volume growth in 2023. Significant price increases were also an issue…

The away-from-home adult incontinence market in Canada is experiencing a mixed landscape. On one hand, continuous growth is expected in the 65+ age demographic in Canada through the forecast period, with Canadians 65+ expected to exceed 9 million by…

In 2023 in Colombia, AFH (away-from-home) tissue continued to record positive growth rates, with volume exceeding rates recorded in 2019. This performance was supported by the total return to normality after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. This…

Away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene in Indonesia saw significant growth in terms of both volume and current value sales in 2023, buoyed by improving economic conditions and the expansion of related sectors. The steady improvement in the country’s…

The away-from-home (AFH) tissue market is seeing a recovery to pre-pandemic levels, with healthy growth in value terms in 2023. The recovery of AFH tissue sales in Hong Kong has been driven by the normalisation of travel and the resurgence of…

Throughout 2023, away-from-home tissue and hygiene sustained its upward trajectory in Bolivia, benefiting from the complete normalisation of activities and the absence of pandemic-related restrictions. This conducive environment facilitated…

AFH tissue and hygiene in Bulgaria continued to steadily recover from the harsh impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Restrictions in hotels and restaurants, which is the biggest AFH channel, hindered sales in 2020 as many establishments were…

In 2023, the resurgence of tourism in Costa Rica drove notable growth in the away-from-home (AFH) retail tissue sector. From January to June 2023, Costa Rica witnessed a remarkable surge in tourist arrivals, registering a substantial 21% increase…

Despite strong rising prices, all away-from-home tissue categories in Croatia recorded growth in 2023 due to a remarkable tourist season. Despite inflation and general economic insecurities, inbound tourists have bounced back in the post-pandemic era…

Average unit prices rose significantly in current terms in away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Denmark in 2023, albeit slower than the double-digit increases witnessed in 2022. Nonetheless, higher input costs covering factors like material sourcing,…

In 2023, away-from-home tissue and hygiene saw double-digit value sales growth in the Dominican Republic. The COVID-19 pandemic led to the temporary closure of businesses, significantly impacting tourism and hospitality, which are essential…

In 2023, away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Ecuador recorded positive double-digit value growth. The start of 2022 was marked by a spike in COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant, with fears surrounding the virus impacting away-from-home leisure…

Healthcare facilities, including hospitals, saw an uptick in their usage of away-from-home hygiene products and toilet paper in 2023. With hospitals returning to regular schedules and patients feeling more confident about seeking medical care, the…

Away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Estonia recorded double-digit growth in 2023. This strong value increase was largely due to price increases as inflationary pressures continued to be felt in the country. Away-from-home toilet paper experienced…