Wipes

In 2023, the 3-year growth streak for general purpose wipes ended as emergent demands coming from the pandemic saw sharp decline and the growth pattern for the category returned to normal. While personal hygiene awareness is here to stay, Chinese…

Wipes continued to grow in current retail value and retail volume across most categories in 2023, but growth was definitely led by current retail value, while retail volume growth was reduced to close to pre-pandemic levels. Wipes is facing strong…

Despite the easing of pandemic-related restrictions, established hygiene habits and the need for convenience have continued to drive demand for wipes, and this is set to continue. Consumers are still concerned about maintaining a clean and germ-free…

Wipes in Argentina, heavily dominated by baby wipes, faced challenges in 2023 primarily due to the country's declining birth rate. With baby wipes accounting for nearly 80% of value sales, the category's performance is intricately linked to the birth…

Wipes in Azerbaijan was seeing moderate sales in 2023, with shrinkflation trends noted as players aim to protect their margins against cost hikes. In this way, players are able to avoid steep price increases and, instead, keep prices the same whilst…

In 2023, wipes in Belgium faced a decline driven by economic uncertainty, as high inflation deterred consumers who viewed wipes as a discretionary purchase. However, amidst this downturn, eco-friendly wipes, particularly moist toilet paper, witnessed…

The wipes category in Bosnia and Herzegovina witnessed moderate growth in 2023 as consumers placed a stronger emphasis on personal hygiene in the post-pandemic era. Overall, locals are enjoying a higher standard of living, and this has increased use…

In 2023, baby wipes in Canada emerged as a resilient category within personal wipes, experiencing robust growth driven by multiple factors. Heightened awareness of hygiene, coupled with increased product accessibility and versatility, contributed to…

In 2023, personal wipes in Colombia recorded high price increases, which led to a retail volume decline, despite double-digit retail value growth. Wipes had been amongst the strongest performing tissue and hygiene categories over the review period,…

Wipes in Indonesia saw an increase in current value sales in 2023, sustaining the positive growth trajectory that has been observed throughout the review period. The COVID-19 pandemic, despite its many challenges, brought about a significant and…

Convenience when travelling has become a significant factor in shaping consumer preferences, and one noticeable trend in 2023 was the rising popularity of smaller packaged wipes. These compact and portable wipes have gained popularity among…

In 2023, wipes in Bolivia recorded steady value sales growth. This growth was in part driven by price increases, as inflation continued to be felt in the country, and in part due to premiumisation in the product area. Innovation in baby wipes has…

Wipes in Bulgaria increased in retail volume and current value terms in 2023, as the category is still relatively new and has strong growth potential. A stronger emphasis on hygiene has occurred since the COVID-19 pandemic, with categories like wet…

Baby wipes continued to record positive retail value growth in Costa Rica in 2023. These products benefit from having a versatile nature, being widely employed for various non-baby related uses. Brands like Scott, for instance, have introduced wipes…

Sales of wipes in Croatia continued to record steady retail volume growth in 2023, while retail current value sales benefited from rising price points. Consumers have become more hygiene conscious since the outbreak of COVID-19, with this helping to…

Consistent with the observations across tissue and hygiene, wipes in Denmark saw pronounced increases in retail price points, which impacted category performance. Higher prices for wipes were driven by cost inflation, covering factors like energy,…

In 2023, wipes in the Dominican Republic recorded positive retail value growth, benefiting from products that have versatile and multifunctional uses. For example, consumers increasingly use baby wipes not only to clean babies' skin but for other…

In 2023, retail value growth for wipes were positive in Ecuador, with the category having an active, competitive landscape. The low barriers to entry have facilitated the emergence of numerous small brands, providing customers with a wide array of…

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…

In 2023, retail sales of wipes recorded steady growth, though this value growth was largely driven prices increases as inflationary pressures continued to be felt in the country. Intimate wipes experienced robust volume growth in 2023, emerging as…