Retail Tissue

In 2022, retail tissue faced significant challenges due to high inflation, supply chain disruptions, and rising raw materials costs, particularly cellulose and paper pulp. These factors contributed to a substantial increase in retail current value…

In 2023, retail tissue in Uruguay witnessed further decline in volume sales, with paper towels and toilet paper both affected. These two segments accounted for almost 90% of all retail tissue sales by value. Small-scale smuggling has negatively…

In 2023, retail tissue in Peru recorded positive retail value growth, while retail volume sales were low, challenged by rising prices. In line with inflation and the decline in disposable incomes, consumers have reduced their spending, while…

The demand for retail tissue remained at healthy levels despite a marginal decline in 2023, while double-digit current value growth was driven by rising unit prices. Therefore, higher prices forced some local consumers to prioritise their retail…

Retail tissue in Guatemala registered healthy volume growth, though constant value growth was more modest, as continuing rising prices cut into profitability. Consumers were highly price sensitive, though also looked for quality. Charmin touted its…

In 2023, retail tissue in Ecuador experienced greater price stability, while supply chains improved following challenges faced by the industry in 2022. This factor benefited sales, leading to positive retail value growth. Although a significant…

In 2023, toilet paper in the Dominican Republic recorded positive retail value growth, boosted by rising price points. The higher cost of living has impacted consumers, with price increases noted across essential and daily products. Toilet paper was…

In 2023, retail tissue in Costa Rica recorded positive retail value growth. Due to rising prices, consumers were increasingly seeking savings without compromising the quality of their retail tissue products. Consumers in Costa Rica expect a certain…

Retail tissue registered healthy current value and volume growth in 2023, with facial tissues, and in particular pocket handkerchief, registering the highest current value growth. With that being said, toilet paper remains the largest product area in…

In 2023, retail tissue in Colombia recorded positive, double-digit retail value growth, bolstered by rising inflation and ongoing price hikes. However, retail volume growth for toilet paper remained low, despite players reducing the meters and weight…

In 2023, value sales of retail tissue rose notably, although this growth was primarily driven by price increases. The trend of companies calling back employees to the office, albeit in hybrid working schemes, has had a noticeable impact on…

Retail tissue recorded double-digit current value growth in 2022, driven in particular by the dynamic performance of toilet paper, which holds 86% retail value share in the category. As noted in other tissue and hygiene categories, players were…