Market research on the tissue and hygiene industry. Our reports f...
Market research on the tissue and hygiene industry. Our reports feature standardised and cross-comparable total market sizes, market and brand share data, distribution and trends.​​
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…
Reflecting a decline in the birth rate observed over the past decade, diaper sales volume in Argentina experienced a downturn in 2023. The trend of fewer people opting to have children, coupled with a decrease in the average number of children per…
Although there was a slight slowdown in growth of nappies/diapers/pants sales in Asia Pacific in 2020, Coronavirus (COVID-19) did not have as big an impact on these products as many others in the region. Given they are seen as essential products by…
In 2023, nappies/diapers/pants in Australia experienced marginal retail volume growth and solid current value growth. Low volume growth was influenced by several factors, including a declining birth rate and increased competition from washable…
Demand for nappies, diapers and pants in Austria increased in 2023. While many women postponed their plans to start a family during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of babies aged 0-1 years in the population rose in 2022 and remained at a stable…
Nappies/diapers/pants in Azerbaijan continued to be somewhat affected by inflationary pressures in 2023, despite the growth rates of inflation slowing down. Notably, manufacturers of diapers have seen hikes in the costs of raw materials (Azerbaijan…
Nappies/diapers/pants, as a product area, encountered challenges in 2023, marked by high inflation and diminishing volume sales attributed to a declining birth rate in Belgium. Concurrently, private labels and discounters have been gaining market…
A noticeable trend shaping nappies/diapers/pants in Bolivia since 2023 is the increased demand for larger sizes, particularly XXXG sizes. This surge is attributed to children using diapers for more extended periods, driven by factors such as busy…
Nappies/diapers/pants in Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of hardest hit categories in tissue and hygiene as it is heavily impacted by the country’s declining population, thus creating a smaller potential consumer base. Low birth rates continue to…
Nappies/diapers/pants saw low retail volume growth in 2023, along with more dynamic current value growth. Brazil finds itself navigating a complex economic and social landscape, characterised by shifting demographics and evolving consumer behaviours.…
Retail volume sales of nappies/diapers/paints in Bulgaria continued to fall in 2023, in line with the ongoing decline in the country’s birth rate which is reducing the overall consumer base. Indeed, the very low numbers of babies being born Bulgaria…
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…
Canada experienced significant inflation in 2022, impacting consumer purchasing power and leading to reduced spending, particularly on essential items like nappies/diapers/pants. However, 2023 saw a marginal increase in volume consumption as…
Despite nappies/diapers in Chile showing signs of volume stabilisation in 2022, the category resumed its historical trend with a single-digit decline in 2023. This contraction aligns closely with pre-pandemic levels, reflecting the ongoing dynamics…
Negatively influenced by pandemic and corresponding lockdowns in 2022, many couples were postponing their pregnancy plans due to wellness concerns and tight budgets. Meanwhile, despite the lifting of pandemic-related restrictions at the beginning of…
In 2023, retail volume sales of nappies/diapers/pants in Colombia continued to be steady. Due to rising inflation and hikes in price points, Colombian parents were forced to make budget adjustments to cover basic needs. Price pressure saw consumers…
Nappies/diapers/pants recorded positive retail value growth in 2023 in Costa Rica. Despite rising prices, brand loyalty is generally strong in nappies/diapers/pants, where Huggies and Pampers are the leading choices, and consumers are generally…
In line with rising price points, nappies/diapers/pants in Croatia recorded positive double-digit current retail value growth in 2023. Value sales also benefited from wealthier consumers increasingly demanding eco-friendly and higher-quality…
Nappies/diapers/pants in Denmark was affected by significant retail price point increases, driven by higher input costs (energy, material sourcing, labour, logistics, supply chain constraints). This supported retail value over volume growth in 2023.…
In 2023, nappies/diapers/pants in the Dominican Republic recorded double-digit retail value growth, while retail volume was low level, challenged by rising price points. Over the review period, the nappies/diapers/pants industry faced growing…