Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene

Away-from-home tissue and hygiene sales in Algeria recorded healthy growth in 2023, driven mainly by the foodservice industry, which is flourishing in the country. Indeed, following two hard years during the pandemic, followed high inflation in 2022,…

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…

Overall away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene in Australia experienced notable volume and current value growth rates in 2023. Growth in retail tissue was driven by several factors, including persistent hygiene habits formed during the pandemic, the…

Away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Austria registered a positive performance in current value terms in 2023, following the significant growth of the previous year. However, this was mainly due to prevailing inflationary pressures, as rising raw…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

AFH hygiene in Cameroon in 2023 remains non-existent, whilst AFH tissue is impacted by a lack of manufacturing infrastructure and restricted distribution channels for products. This situation continues to create a challenging environment for the…

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, 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…

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…

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…

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…

The cumulative turnover of foodservice wholesale in January to August 2023 witnessed a notable increase compared to the previous year. This uptick in foodservice turnover has been a significant driver behind the growth in away-from-home tissue sales…

Away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene in France saw positive volume growth for AFH adult incontinence while all other category members declined in 2023. In terms of current value sales, growth was robust throughout. AFH adult incontinence is…

The surge in sales of away-from-home tissue and hygiene products in 2023 was primarily fuelled by the revival of tourism in Georgia. As international travel resumed, the demand for tissue products in hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality…

The pandemic brought particular challenges to away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Germany as businesses, restaurants and hospitality sectors were forced to remain closed and limited in terms of operating over an extended period. A tentative revival…

In 2023, away-from-home tissue and hygiene recorded an uplift in value sales, while volume sales were challenged by rising prices. Horeca operators faced reduced profit margins in 2023; the result of price hikes in operating costs due to a rising in…

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.…

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…

In 2023, away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene recorded double-digit retail value growth in Hungary, boosted by rising price points. However, while retail volume growth was slower than the previous year, it remained positive in most areas, with…

Away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene maintained a second year of double-digit current value growth in India in 2023. AFH hygiene, which consists only of AFH incontinence products, saw the strongest increase. With the growing prevalence of…

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…

Away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Ireland reported robust value growth in 2023, lifted in part by higher unit prices. Away-from-home tissue performed particularly well aided by strong demand for AFH wipers. Pandemic cleaning habits continue to…

Away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene saw current value growth in Israel in 2023, boosted by price rises. The latter part of the review period did, however, see some channels experience notable challenges, which dampened demand for AFH tissue, in…

Trends in hospitals and the healthcare system in Italy have been influencing the performance of away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene through 2023. In 2022, Italy faced an increase in hospitalisations for health issues other than those connected to…

Away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene maintained dynamic current value growth in Japan in 2023. Inbound tourism was one of the major economic boosters in Japan until COVID-19 hit the country from early 2020. It was a disaster for most industries…

Though away-from-home tissue and hygiene registered double-digit current value growth in Kazakhstan in 2023, constant value sales fell, as continuing rising costs hit profitability. Away-from-home hygiene, and in particular AFH adult incontinence,…

The away-from-home tissue and hygiene category in Kenya is a promising area with much potential for growth. Current volume and value growth is driven by the urbanisation trend with more businesses and services operating in urban centres. Following…

Throughout 2023, the growing population precipitated a notable uptick in the demand for away-from-home toilet paper. Various establishments, spanning restaurants, hotels, offices, and public facilities, experienced a resurgence in operations, thereby…

Throughout 2023, away-from-home adult incontinence in Lithuania maintained a stable trajectory, despite encountering challenges in competing with the robust sales observed in the prescription (Rx) sector. Hospitals, serving as pivotal entities within…

The rebound of tourism and foodservice continued to boost growth in away-from-home tissue and hygiene in 2023. Indeed, the post-pandemic landscape means borders have reopened, travel and tourism have resumed, and foodservice and hospitality…

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…

In 2023, Morocco's away-from-home tissue and hygiene landscape saw positive results. The propensity to dine out, coupled with a boom in the tourist industry, positively impacted sales and growth. As life returned to normal following the outbreak of…

In 2023, New Zealand experienced the first year without COVID-19 restrictions since the pandemic's onset in 2020. The prolonged periods of lockdowns and restrictions from 2020 to 2022 had kept people at home more frequently, leading to a surge in…

Demand for away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene products in Nigeria was severely undermined in 2023. Demand typically comes from foodservice restaurant chains, hotels, office complexes and healthcare facilities that invest in customer service and…

In North Macedonia, public and private sector investments in away-from-home tissue and hygiene products remained stable in 2023, resulting in moderate volume growth. In combination with the significant price increases and the impact of inflation,…

The years 2022 and 2023 witnessed a significant escalation in unit prices across away-from-home tissue and hygiene, primarily driven by inflationary pressures. Rising input costs, including energy, materials, labour, and logistics, compelled…

Away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Guatemala registered double-digit current value growth, though there was a marginal fall in constant value sales, as continuing soaring costs hit profitability. Value sales mainly consisted of away-from-home…

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, the away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene landscape in Poland saw positive double-digit value growth as the landscape continued to recover from the impact of COVID-19. A strong recovery was particularly noted from the HORECA (Hotel,…