Tissue and Hygiene

Tissue and hygiene in Angola continues to register positive sales growth as the proliferation of locally manufactured products across all categories and the spread of modern retailing combined with population growth, rising affluence and urbanisation…

Tissue and hygiene sales in Uruguay were dampened by the growing issue of small-scale smuggling from Argentina. Swathes of consumers have been crossing into Argentina to buy cheaper goods. The gap between the official exchange rate and the informal…

In 2023, tissue and hygiene in Portugal recorded positive retail value growth, boosted by increased price points. However, the prevalence of low wages, global price increases, and rising interest rates strongly impacted consumer purchasing behaviour,…

In 2023, tissue and hygiene is witnessing a shift towards higher quality products over cheaper alternatives, benefiting various categories. Growing awareness of reproductive health and baby care is driving demand for sanitary care and…

Throughout 2023, players in retail tissue in Romania contended with persistent challenges stemming from inflation and escalating prices of raw materials and energy. These factors compelled some players to adjust their pricing strategies, passing on a…

In 2023, tissue and hygiene in Chile faced slower value growth compared to the more positive outcomes of 2022, primarily driven by categories such as retail adult incontinence, menstrual care, and wipes. The industry's performance in 2023 was…

In the year 2023, tissue and hygiene products sales in Lithuania experienced a gradual return to normalcy as the effects of the pandemic began to subside. However, despite this transition, the product area faced persistent challenges stemming from…

Tissue and hygiene sales in 2023 were mainly characterised by the normalisation of society with consumers returning to their places of work and education and the resumption of pre-pandemic habits. Categories related to consumption at home, such as…

Tissue and hygiene in Indonesia recorded positive growth in all categories in 2023, with both volume and current value sales rising as the country’s economy strengthened even in the face of global uncertainty. Domestic economic growth was buoyed by…

High unit prices continued in tissue and hygiene in Uzbekistan in 2023, driven by ongoing geopolitical issues. Disruptions had been easing in the post-pandemic landscape, however, the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war created a new set of challenges.…

Tissue and hygiene recorded steady growth in retail volume terms in 2023 although there was no widespread usage of most categories. Sustained economic recovery was aided by improved performances in tourism, transport and logistics services and…

During quarter one of 2023, Cambodia saw robust household consumption growth, attributed to a significant 1% drop in inflation compared to late 2022. This reduction bolstered consumers' purchasing power, lowering overall costs. With increased…

In 2023, the tissue and hygiene landscape in Peru registered positive retail value growth, while retail volume results were challenged by ongoing inflation. The increase in the prices of supplies, packaging and transportation has been a key challenge…

In 2023, the tissue and hygiene landscape in Hungary was impacted by high levels of inflation and rising prices, resulting in double-digit retail value growth. However, retail volume levels were challenged, with consumers adapting their purchasing…

In 2023, tissue and hygiene in Jordan has experienced modest growth, primarily attributed to increased sales of tissues, menstrual care, and AFH tissues. This growth was counterbalanced by declines in categories like wipes and diapers, reflective of…

Tissue and hygiene in France saw continued robust current value growth in 2023, at double the rate of the previous year and marking the second consecutive year of rapid current value rises driven by persistent inflationary pressures. Despite supply…

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…

Despite the lift in pandemic restrictions at the beginning of the year and the corresponding resumption of offline activities, the total value sales of retail tissue and hygiene registered a rather mild rebound in 2023. These products have high…

In 2023, tissue and hygiene in Germany experienced a persistent increase in value following significant growth the previous year. This continued growth was mainly driven by the sustained rising costs of raw materials and production. Despite a lower…

Higher disposable incomes and rapid urbanisation helped drive sales of tissue and hygiene in Vietnam during 2022-2023 with growth being seen in both value and volume terms. Vietnam's GDP was forecasted surpass 5% in 2023, while the inflation rate…