Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene

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…

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…

The main constraints facing local distributors of away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Uruguay was the small-scale smuggling issue in Argentina. In 2023, smuggling became a prominent threat to companies located in border cities, such as Salto and…

In 2023, away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Peru recorded double-digit value growth, benefiting from a return to out-of-home activities following COVID-19. After complex years during the pandemic, a return of students on workers to in-person…

In 2023, away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Chile recorded a loss of momentum compared to the significant results of 2022, with single-digit value growth. 2022’s double-digit growth was due to the low comparable base, considering that 2021 was…

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 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…

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, 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…

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…