Strategy Briefing
Retail Tissue in Western Europe
Jul 2018
Aside from Turkey, Western Europe is a mature market for retail tissue, with already high per capita consumption. Coupled with slow population growth and high prominence of private label, these tendencies contribute to sluggish value and volume ...
Strategy Briefing
Retail Tissue in Latin America
Jul 2018
Retail tissue in Latin America is experiencing across-the-board growth in almost every category due to a combination of factors, including economic recovery, the growing popularity of modern retailers, and increased demand for higher-quality goods. ...
Strategy Briefing
Personal Wipes in North America
Jul 2018
With USD3 billion in sales in 2017, the personal wipes market in North America leads all other regions. However, growth is expected to slow as the market matures and competition heats up. Major industry players are experiencing pressure from smaller ...
Strategy Briefing
Category Update: Adult Incontinence
Jul 2018
Ageing populations, better product access, and rising consumer awareness continue to support healthy growth of disposable adult incontinence globally. This report looks at the dynamic between adult incontinence in retail, away-from-home, and ...
Strategy Briefing
Sanitary Protection in Western Europe
Jul 2018
Ageing populations, market saturation, and social habits - particularly use of contraceptives - impact the demand for sanitary protection in Western Europe. However, a number of trends are benefiting performance, such as the shift to ultra thin ...
Strategy Briefing
Category Update: Personal Wipes
Jul 2018
With USD9 billion in global retail sales, personal wipes have reached only about half of the full market potential. There are significant opportunities in developing markets, though affordability remains an issue. Developed markets show further room ...
Strategy Briefing
Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Eastern Europe
Jun 2018
With slow recovery after economic downturn in some of its key markets, on the whole Eastern Europe is expected to see a somewhat improved performance after the slump of 2015/2016. However, a number of factors will continue to impact volume and value ...
Strategy Briefing
Pricing Pressures and Realities in the US: Impact of Discounters
Jun 2018
Growth in the US retail tissue and hygiene market has slowed down, as it is fairly saturated and highly competitive. The expansion of discounters in the market, along with the increasing share of private label and sales through e-commerce, have had a...
Strategy Briefing
Sanitary Protection in North America
Jun 2018
With high per capita consumption, the sanitary protection market in North America has little room for further growth. Low growth rates in the target user base and changes in consumer trends and preferences have led to recent market declines. However,...
Strategy Briefing
Adult Incontinence in North America
Jun 2018
Although North America is already the second-largest market in terms of retail value sales for adult incontinence, the region still offers significant growth opportunities, due to favourable demographic conditions and changing consumer perceptions. ...
Strategy Briefing
Nappies/Diapers/Pants in North America
Jun 2018
The nappies/diapers/pants category in North America is challenged by declining birth rates and market maturity. This has created intense competition between leading players, especially as smaller brands and private label grow in the market, aided by ...
Strategy Briefing
Tissue Innovation in Asia Pacific: Focus on Premium and Sustainable
Jun 2018
To succeed in Asia Pacific, manufacturers can look at the expanding middle- to high-income consumer base, which seeks higher-quality products that provide added comfort and convenience. In addition, safety and sustainability certifications by ...
Strategy Briefing
Sanitary Protection in Asia Pacific
Jun 2018
Sanitary protection in the Asia Pacific region is driven by rising disposable incomes, leading to improved living standards in developing markets, as well as growing awareness of modern menstrual hygiene, better product access, and innovation. ...
Strategy Briefing
Plastic Packaging in Foods: Untangling the Waste Issues
May 2018
Amid growing anti-plastic sentiment in developed markets, pressures on food packagers, brand owners and retailers are increasingly felt to provide more sustainable packaging alternatives. Yet as ‘plastic-free’ becomes the new ‘free from’ in foods, ...
Strategy Briefing
Tissue and Hygiene Quarterly Statement Q2 2018
May 2018
The industry forecast update for retail consumer tissue and disposable hygiene reaffirms the positive growth trajectory ahead and signals further opportunities for manufacturers of branded and private label products. The report outlines the extent of...
Strategy Briefing
Category Update: Nappies/Diapers/Pants
May 2018
The largest disposable hygiene category globally – baby nappies/diapers/pants – is maintaining a positive growth trajectory globally, despite significant pressures coming from changing demographics, pricing trends, and economic and political ...
Country Report
Tissue and Hygiene in France
May 2018
Tissue and hygiene recorded positive retail current value growth in 2017. This performance was boosted by retail tissue, where non-recycled toilet paper registered the fastest retail value growth. Demand is mainly being driven by population increase,...
Country Report
Tissue and Hygiene in Belgium
May 2018
Tissue and hygiene was quite stable in 2017 since players in the different categories within the industry were reacting differently to trends. Indeed, the adult incontinence category was growing along with the ageing Belgian population, while ...
Country Report
Tissue and Hygiene in the United Kingdom
Apr 2018
Tissue and hygiene registered positive retail value growth in 2017, although disparate performances were recorded from one category to another. Retail tissue value sales increased, while retail volume was generally on a downward trend. Demand was ...
Strategy Briefing
Understanding the Reusable Nappy and Sanitary Wear Environment of South Africa
Apr 2018
Economic pressures, environmental and health awareness and connected consumers are critical drivers of reusable nappies and sanitary wear in South Africa, which are most appealing to high- and low-income classes. Over the forecast period, the social ...
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