Menstrual Care

Menstrual care saw both retail volume and current value growth in Mexico in 2023. In menstrual care, the aftermath of 2022’s inflation-heightened consumer price sensitivity compelled brands to engage in a promotional arms race within hypermarkets and…

Demand for menstrual care in Switzerland continues to normalise in the post-pandemic era. Retail volume and value sales posted solid growth in 2023, with the latter fuelled in part by inflation and higher costs of raw materials and production. Since…

In 2023, menstrual care experienced a decline in volume sales in Ukraine, primarily stemming from the departure of the female population from the country amid the ongoing war. While sales rose slightly in current value terms, this was primarily the…

In 2023, menstrual care in Norway witnessed a notable increase in retail prices. This surge can be attributed to rising input costs for manufacturers and retailers, including expenses related to material sourcing, rental overheads, and salary…

In 2023, menstrual care in Morocco continued to show double-digit retail value growth, with positive retail volume sales. Ongoing growth was driven by changes in perception and growing awareness of menstrual care, alongside the expanding coverage of…

In 2023, menstrual care in Lithuania demonstrated resilience, maintaining a stable performance despite challenges. Retail volumes remained consistent, reflecting the essential nature of sanitary protection products and their steady demand throughout…

Menstrual care in Guatemala registered modest constant value and volume growth in 2023, in spite of continuing rising prices. Continuing population growth supported volume growth. That being said, a large proportion of the population still cannot…

In 2023, the menstrual care landscape in Greece was impacted by rising production costs and supply chain pressures, which urged companies to increase retail prices. This led to overall positive, double-digit retail value growth. To continue…

In 2023, menstrual care in Bulgaria witnessed steady retail volume growth despite the continued unit price increases in the category. Price inflation was most notable at the beginning of the year when inflation was still at its peak from 2022.…

Menstrual care in Bolivia witnessed steady growth in 2023, driven by a surge in sales of innovative products. Kotex spearheaded this trend by introducing products that serve dual functions, catering to menstrual care while also addressing urinary…

The year 2023 witnessed a notable surge in the volume sales of menstrual care products in Turkey, marking a modest yet significant rebound from the preceding year's decline. This growth was chiefly fuelled by the introduction of new and innovative…

Menstrual care in Pakistan registered constant value growth, in spite of crippling inflation. However, volume sales fell slightly. Significant work is also being done by NGOs such as UNICEF to remove cultural taboos around menstruation and this is…

Standard towels maintained their popularity in menstrual care in Malaysia in 2023, thanks to their affordable prices and good protection. Despite the rise in demand for added-value options in tissue and hygiene (eg eco-friendly products, etc.),…

In 2023, volume sales of menstrual care in Algeria recorded higher growth than the previous year as players in the market aimed to maintain reasonable prices despite inflation, which boosted demand. Healthy volume growth was also supported by…

In 2023, retail sales of menstrual care products in Georgia recorded substantial value growth. This value increase was largely driven by price increases, however, as volume growth was more muted. Inflationary pressures continued to be felt in the…

In 2023, the menstrual care landscape in Ecuador showcased a fall in retail value sales while retail volume slowed. A decline in retail value was the result of consumers' increasingly cautious spending behaviour, with political instability and rising…

Menstrual care in Denmark was affected by high inflation. While the rate of inflation in 2023 was lower than in 2022 it was still relatively high for Denmark at the end of the review period. Higher input costs, such as material sourcing, labour,…

Despite the overall economy rebound in 2023 with the lifting of pandemic restrictions and the resumption of offline activities, menstrual care continued its stable growth in 2023 as it is a very mature category in China with a high penetration rate…

Menstrual care in Austria saw only modest growth in current value terms in 2023. Moreover, this increase was entirely attributable to inflationary pressures, as rising raw material and supply chain costs led to an increase in unit prices. The cost of…

Serbian women are generally quite conservative with regards to menstrual care. Sanitary towels remain the most popular product, whilst menstrual cups and reusable pads are available but remain a niche. Moreover, some consumers consider re-washable…