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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Tissue and Hygiene industry in South Africa with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:
- Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene
- Retail Adult Incontinence
- Nappies/Diapers/Pants
- Sanitary Protection
- Wipes
- Retail Tissue
- RX/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence
If you're in the Tissue and Hygiene industry in South Africa, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Tissue and Hygiene in South Africa report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Tissue and Hygiene in South Africa?
- Which are the leading brands in Tissue and Hygiene in South Africa?
- How are products distributed in Tissue and Hygiene in South Africa?
- How is the rise of e-commerce changing the retail and competitive landscape?
- How has COVID-19 impacted demand? Where have sales increased due to stockpiling amidst national lockdown?
- How have enforced home seclusion and social distancing measures following COVID-19 changed usage patterns for Tissue and Hygiene products?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How important will sustainability and recycling be in generating future growth?
Tissue and Hygiene in South Africa
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Tissue and hygiene in 2021: The big picture
2021 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for tissue and hygiene?
Chart 1 Retail Tissue and Hygiene Value Sales Growth Scenarios: 2019-2026
Chart 2 Retail Tissue and Hygiene Impact of Drivers on Value Sales: 2019-2026
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Birth Rates 2016-2021
Table 2 Infant Population 2016-2021
Table 3 Female Population by Age 2016-2021
Table 4 Total Population by Age 2016-2021
Table 5 Households 2016-2021
Table 6 Forecast Infant Population 2021-2026
Table 7 Forecast Female Population by Age 2021-2026
Table 8 Forecast Total Population by Age 2021-2026
Table 9 Forecast Households 2021-2026
MARKET DATA
Table 10 Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 11 Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 12 NBO Company Shares of Retail Tissue and Hygiene: % Value 2017-2021
Table 13 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Tissue and Hygiene: % Value 2018-2021
Table 14 Penetration of Private Label in Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value 2016-2021
Table 15 Distribution of Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Format: % Value 2016-2021
Table 16 Distribution of Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Format and Category: % Value 2021
Table 17 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 18 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
Sanitary Protection in South Africa
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Sanitary protection returns to pre-pandemic growth trends
Procter & Gamble remains overall leader, followed by Kimberly-Clark and Premier Foods
Sales remain constrained by “period poverty”, as many South African women lack access to sanitary protection
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sanitary protection set to grow, in line with economic recovery and increasing product penetration
Pantyliners and standard towels with wings to record strongest volume growth
Growth potential exists in private label expansion, sustainability and local production
CATEGORY DATA
Table 19 Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 20 Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 21 Retail Sales of Tampons by Application Format: % Value 2016-2021
Table 22 NBO Company Shares of Retail Sanitary Protection: % Value 2017-2021
Table 23 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Sanitary Protection: % Value 2018-2021
Table 24 Forecast Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 25 Forecast Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Nappies/Diapers/Pants in South Africa
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Demand for nappies/diapers/pants grows, as the local economy begins its recovery
Kimberly-Clark retains lead after surpassing Procter & Gamble in 2020
Private label continues to penetrate nappies/diapers/pants due to lingering price sensitivity
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Stable growth expected, while falling birth rates pose a threat
Pants predicted to record strongest growth over the forecast period
Sustainability and technology offer opportunities for manufacturers
CATEGORY DATA
Table 26 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 27 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 28 NBO Company Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2017-2021
Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2018-2021
Table 30 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 31 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Retail Adult Incontinence in South Africa
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Demand improves as local economy recovers, and lockdown restrictions are relaxed
Essity maintains lead, but loses volume share to private label over the review period
Parapharmacies remains dominant distribution channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Buoyant growth expected over forecast period, driven by economic recovery and greater mobility outside of the home
Low penetration offers scope for growth in terms of segmentation
Key opportunities exist in e-commerce development and sustainability
CATEGORY DATA
Table 32 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 33 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 34 NBO Company Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2017-2021
Table 35 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2018-2021
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Wipes in South Africa
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Wipes maintains buoyant growth, boosted by pandemic-related drivers
Heightened hygiene and frequent sanitising remain notable trends
Johnson & Johnson retains leadership of wipes, while private label remains strong
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Wipes poised for stable growth, as consumers continue to prioritise hygiene
General purpose wipes set to be driven by increasing mobility
Sustainability to pose both a threat and business opportunity
CATEGORY DATA
Table 38 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 39 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 40 NBO Company Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2017-2021
Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2018-2021
Table 42 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 43 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Retail Tissue in South Africa
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Demand for retail tissue stabilises following spike in 2020
Private label continues to gain share, while Kimberly-Clark retains lead
Remote working and hygiene remain key trends in 2021
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Demand to remain higher than pre-pandemic levels
Toilet paper and paper towels expected to be standout performers
Private label, e-commerce and sustainability present opportunities for growth
CATEGORY DATA
Table 44 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 45 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2017-2021
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2018-2021
Table 48 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 49 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in South Africa
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Away-from-home tissue sales improve as lockdown restrictions are relaxed
AFH adult incontinence remains resilient
Health and safety protocols, driven by increasing hygiene focus, boost sales
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sales expected to grow, as COVID-19 threat subsides and restrictions are further relaxed
AFH boxed facial tissues and wipers to record strongest growth over forecast period
Sustainability and new technologies present an opportunity for away-from-home suppliers
CATEGORY DATA
Table 50 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 51 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 52 Sales of Away-From-Home Paper Towels by Type: % Value 2016-2021
Table 53 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format: % Value 2016-2021
Table 54 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format and Category: % Value 2021
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Tissue and Hygiene
This is the aggregation of retail and away-from home tissue and disposable hygiene products as well as Rx/reimbursement adult incontinence.
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