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.​​
While wipes in Tunisia registered double-digit percentage value growth, constant value growth was much more moderate, as inflation continued to be high and consumers prioritised essentials, as purchasing power fell. Baby wipes continued to account…
High inflation towards the end of the review period, where some products faced significant unit price increases, placed pressure on demand for wipes in South Africa, while value sales continued to record impressive growth. Therefore, consumers turned…
Wipes in Nigeria suffered category-wide declines in terms of volume sales in 2023, in response to negative economic conditions. In particular, high inflation caused by hikes in fuel prices, and a weakened local currency collaborated to severely…
In 2023, the wipes landscape saw increased penetration in Moroccan, leading to double-digit retail value growth, with consumers appreciating the convenience and hygiene offered by these products. While some wipes categories, such as general-purpose…
Wipes are extremely underdeveloped in Kenya, with close to all sales generated by baby wipes. There are no visible sales of household products; in addition, the consumer base is limited to urban middle- and upper-income consumer bases with higher…
Personal wipes in Egypt experienced a decline in sales volume in 2023, largely attributed to a significant increase in prices. Despite the enduring health and wellness trend, personal wipes were deemed non-essential by consumers facing economic…
Personal wipes in Cameroon continues to be dominated by baby wipes in 2023 as the shift to disposable baby diapers has spurred demand for baby wipes. The increased presence of several economically priced brands, including Softcare, Familia, Cutties,…
In 2023, demand for wipes in Algeria remained healthy, especially as prices were kept at a reasonable level despite soaring inflation in the country due to the ongoing economic downturn. The category also benefited from not yet being mature and fully…
Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…
Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…
Tissue and hygiene in Uganda is thriving in 2023 due to increased consumer awareness. Post pandemic, sales are surging with the resumption of businesses and a growing economy. Modernisation and urbanisation are impacting products like retail tissue,…
While tissue and hygiene in Tunisia registered double-digit percentage current value growth, constant value growth was much more moderate, though still healthy. This was in spite of continuing high inflation and also slower growth in the economy, as…
In 2023, tissue and hygiene in Tanzania is experiencing robust growth driven by an expanding urban population, rising numbers of mid-to-high income earners, and increased demand from foreigners. Notably, local companies like DRAFCO Group T Ltd and NN…
Concerns surrounding rising interest rates, inflationary pressures, loadshedding and supply chain constraints were the focus in 2023, influencing the performance of tissue and hygiene in South Africa. However, overall inflation in the country…
Overall tissue and hygiene in Nigeria turned in a weak performance in 2023, with all categories posting a decline in volume terms as well as relatively slow current value growth. The depreciation of the local currency and fall in disposable incomes…
In 2023, tissue and hygiene in Morocco recorded double-digit retail value growth, driven by rising prices. The price of raw materials and consumer goods, in particular energy products, reached historic highs in 2022 and 2023. As a result of high…
In Kenya, there is a growing demand for tissue and hygiene products as consumers become more hygiene-conscious and the middle classes expand. Volume sales have shown resilience in the face of global events like COVID-19 and the Ukraine-Russia war,…
In 2023, Ghana's tissue and hygiene industry continues to be characterised by affordability, prompting a shift towards more economical brands given the ongoing economic disarray. Intense competition compels companies to innovate, employing diverse…
In 2023, tissue and hygiene products experienced growth in value sales in Ethiopia due partly to inflation. The market’s expansion was also supported by population growth, rising income levels, and urbanisation. However, the performance of the market…
Despite facing complex economic challenges, tissue and hygiene in Egypt demonstrated resilience during 2023, maintaining growth and expansion. Consumers exhibited heightened price sensitivity, with the cost playing a significant role in their…