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Tissue and Hygiene in South Korea

March 2023
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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Tissue and Hygiene industry in South Korea 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 Korea, 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 Korea 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 Korea?
  • Which are the leading brands in Tissue and Hygiene in South Korea?
  • How are products distributed in Tissue and Hygiene in South Korea?
  • 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?
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Tissue and Hygiene in South Korea

Tissue and hygiene in 2022: The big picture
2022 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for tissue and hygiene?
Table 1 Birth Rates 2017-2022
Table 2 Infant Population 2017-2022
Table 3 Female Population by Age 2017-2022
Table 4 Total Population by Age 2017-2022
Table 5 Households 2017-2022
Table 6 Forecast Infant Population 2022-2027
Table 7 Forecast Female Population by Age 2022-2027
Table 8 Forecast Total Population by Age 2022-2027
Table 9 Forecast Households 2022-2027
Table 10 Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 11 Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 12 NBO Company Shares of Retail Tissue and Hygiene: % Value 2018-2022
Table 13 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Tissue and Hygiene: % Value 2019-2022
Table 14 Penetration of Private Label in Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value 2017-2022
Table 15 Distribution of Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 16 Distribution of Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Format and Category: % Value 2022
Table 17 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 18 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

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Summary 1 Research Sources

Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in South Korea

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Sales increase as COVID-19 restrictions ease
Spike in unit prices
AFH tissue and hygiene set to bounce back strongly
AFH wipers to be regulated in restaurants
Away from home incontinence products expected to boom as South Korean population ages
Table 19 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 20 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 21 Sales of Away-From-Home Paper Towels by Type: % Value 2017-2022
Table 22 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 23 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format and Category: % Value 2022
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 25 Forecast Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Retail Adult Incontinence in South Korea

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Rapid growth in both value and volume sales as the proportion of older Koreans rises rapidly
Top player dominates retail adult incontinence
Decline for e-commerce as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted
Sales will continue to grow rapidly as South Koreans age, and obesity rises
Acceptance and awareness of adult incontinence will grow over time
Possibility of the launch of further innovative smart incontinence products
Table 26 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 27 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 28 NBO Company Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2018-2022
Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2019-2022
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Nappies/Diapers/Pants in South Korea

KEY DATA FINDINGS

South Korea hits a new record-low fertility rate and sees declines in both value and volume sales
Premium nappies/diapers/pants continue to gain popularity
Nappies/diapers for summer weather
Decline expected due to low birth rate, and consumers will continue to rely on e-commerce
Sustainable products expected to be introduced in the market
Opportunities for private label to grow as consumers try to save money
Table 32 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 33 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 34 NBO Company Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2018-2022
Table 35 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2019-2022
Table 36 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 37 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Sanitary Protection in South Korea

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Disposable sanitary protection underwear continues to gain popularity
The line between pantyliners and towels is becoming blurred
Sales of tampons and menstrual cups increase as women’s involvement in different sports increases
Sanitary protection forecast to increase in value terms, but see decreasing volumes
Sustainable and organic materials for products and packaging
Femtech set to continue gaining traction
Table 38 Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 39 Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 40 Retail Sales of Tampons by Application Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Retail Sanitary Protection: % Value 2018-2022
Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Sanitary Protection: % Value 2019-2022
Table 43 Forecast Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 44 Forecast Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Wipes in South Korea

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Personal wipes sees a minor volume decline due to low birth rate, but cosmetic wipes sees growth after lifting of COVID-19 restrictions
General purpose wipes become a main tool to clean the house
Premium wipes gain traction in baby wipes
Cosmetic wipes will steadily increase as K-beauty gains traction
Eco-friendly wipes will be on the rise as environmental concerns increase
Opportunities for private label growth
Table 45 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 46 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 47 NBO Company Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2018-2022
Table 48 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2019-2022
Table 49 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 50 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Retail Tissue in South Korea

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Value and volume sales see growth
Consumers become separated by inflation: premiumisation versus private label
Steady demand for reusable paper towels
Eco-friendly products to become a main driver of sales
Retail tissue goes digital
Private label set to challenge the leaders in the forecast period
Table 51 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 52 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 53 NBO Company Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2018-2022
Table 54 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2019-2022
Table 55 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 56 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
The following categories and subcategories are included:

Tissue and Hygiene

      • AFH Adult Incontinence
      • AFH Boxed Facial Tissues
        • AFH Napkins
        • AFH Tablecloths
      • AFH Paper Towels
      • AFH Toilet Paper
      • AFH Wipers
        • Light Adult Incontinence
        • Moderate/Heavy Adult Incontinence
        • Disposable Pants
          • Junior Nappies/Diapers
          • New Born Nappies/Diapers
          • Standard Nappies/Diapers
        • Pantyliners
        • Tampons
            • Standard Towels with Wings
            • Standard Towels without Wings
            • Slim/Thin/Ultra-Thin Towels with Wings
            • Slim/Thin/Ultra-Thin Towels without Wings
        • Sanitary Protection Including Intimate Wipes
            • Starter Kits/Sweepers/Sticks (Dry Electro-Static)
            • Wipes and Refills (Dry Electro-Static)
              • Cleaning Solution
              • Refill Wipes/Pads
            • Starter Kits/Trigger Device
            • All Purpose Cleaning Wipes
            • Furniture Polish Wipes
            • Toilet Care Wipes
            • Window/Glass Wipes
            • Other Impregnated Wipes
          • Starter Kits/Sweepers/Sticks (Excluding Wipes)
          • Wipes (Excluding Starter Kits/Sweepers/Sticks)
          • General Purpose Wipes
          • Intimate Wipes
          • Baby Wipes
            • Facial Cleansing Wipes
            • Deodorant Wipes
          • Moist Toilet Wipes
      • Paper Towels
        • Napkins
        • Tablecloths
        • Boxed Facial Tissues
        • Pocket Handkerchiefs
      • Toilet Paper
  • Rx/Reimbursement adult incontinence
        • AFH Adult Incontinence
          • Retail Light Adult Incontinence
          • Retail Moderate/Heavy Adult Incontinence
        • Rx/Reimbursement adult incontinence
        • Disposable Pants
          • Junior Nappies/Diapers
          • New Born Nappies/Diapers
          • Standard Nappies/Diapers
        • Pantyliners
        • Tampons
            • Standard Towels With Wings
            • Standard Towels Without Wings
            • Slim/Thin/Ultra-Thin Towels With Wings
            • Slim/Thin/Ultra-Thin Towels Without Wings
        • Sanitary Protection Including Intimate Wipes
            • Starter Kits/Sweepers/Sticks (Dry Electro-Static)
            • Wipes and Refills (Dry Electro-Static)
              • Cleaning Solution
              • Refill Wipes/Pads
            • Starter Kits/Trigger Device
            • All Purpose Cleaning Wipes
            • Furniture Polish Wipes
            • Toilet Care Wipes
            • Window/Glass Wipes
            • Other Impregnated Wipes
          • General Purpose Wipes
          • Intimate Wipes
          • Baby Wipes
            • Facial Cleansing Wipes
            • Deodorant Wipes
          • Moist Toilet Wipes
          • AFH Napkins
          • Retail Napkins
          • AFH Tablecloths
          • Retail Tablecloths
          • AFH Boxed Facial Tissues
          • Retail Boxed Facial Tissues
        • Pocket Handkerchiefs
        • AFH Paper Towels
        • Retail Paper Towels
        • AFH Toilet Paper
        • Retail Toilet Paper
      • AFH Wipers

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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