Menstrual Care

Menstrual care in Australia experienced growth in both retail volume and current value terms in 2023, fuelled by several factors. As consumers resumed their normal routines, including going back to work and being more mobile, the demand for menstrual…

In 2023, against the backdrop of a recovering but still uncertain Brazilian economy, menstrual care witnessed modest retail volume growth, which was an improvement compared with minimal growth the previous year. Amidst the lingering effects of the…

In 2023, value sales of menstrual care in Germany continued to grow, following a dynamic performance in 2022. Increased costs of raw materials and production added to the continued inflation felt throughout the year. Health and hygiene awareness has…

Menstrual care continued on a developing trend in Uzbekistan in 2023, driven by population growth in women of child-bearing age, along with an observable expansion of consumer education levels into regions where awareness and availability of female…

Menstrual care in Uruguay witnessed a sharp decline in retail volume sales in 2023, with the category contracting for the second consecutive year. Uruguayans are still buying menstrual care products, but many consumers opted to buy these products at…

Menstrual care in Taiwan saw a improved performance in current value terms in 2023. However, this was attributable to inflationary pressures, as rising raw material and supply chain costs, combined with a reduction in the number of promotional…

Standard towels with wings continue to hold a dominant position in the menstrual care market in Cameroon in 2023, with a strong presence in both modern and traditional retailers. In addition to widespread availability, the category also benefits from…

In 2022, the Spanish government took a step to address menstrual poverty by announcing a general tax reduction from 10% to 4% on all menstrual care products, which came into effect in 2023. However, despite these efforts, the category faced…

The year 2023 witnessed a notable surge in the volume sales of menstrual care products in Turkey, marking a modest yet significant rebound from the preceding year's decline. This growth was chiefly fuelled by the introduction of new and innovative…

Menstrual care in Pakistan registered constant value growth, in spite of crippling inflation. However, volume sales fell slightly. Significant work is also being done by NGOs such as UNICEF to remove cultural taboos around menstruation and this is…

Standard towels maintained their popularity in menstrual care in Malaysia in 2023, thanks to their affordable prices and good protection. Despite the rise in demand for added-value options in tissue and hygiene (eg eco-friendly products, etc.),…

In 2023, volume sales of menstrual care in Algeria recorded higher growth than the previous year as players in the market aimed to maintain reasonable prices despite inflation, which boosted demand. Healthy volume growth was also supported by…

In 2023, retail sales of menstrual care products in Georgia recorded substantial value growth. This value increase was largely driven by price increases, however, as volume growth was more muted. Inflationary pressures continued to be felt in the…

In 2023, the menstrual care landscape in Ecuador showcased a fall in retail value sales while retail volume slowed. A decline in retail value was the result of consumers' increasingly cautious spending behaviour, with political instability and rising…

Menstrual care in Denmark was affected by high inflation. While the rate of inflation in 2023 was lower than in 2022 it was still relatively high for Denmark at the end of the review period. Higher input costs, such as material sourcing, labour,…

Despite the overall economy rebound in 2023 with the lifting of pandemic restrictions and the resumption of offline activities, menstrual care continued its stable growth in 2023 as it is a very mature category in China with a high penetration rate…

Menstrual care in Tunisia registered both moderate constant value and volume growth in 2023, despite continuing inflation and a challenging economy. Continuing population growth supported increased volume sales, as did frequent discounting from the…

In 2023, menstrual care in Portugal recorded positive retail value sales, aided by rising prices, while retail volume remained positive. The return to work and outdoor activities following COVID-19 benefited demand, with consumers needing to replace…

In 2023, menstrual care in Peru recorded positive retail value sales, driven by price increases. While retail volume remained positive, levels were lower than in previous years. The complex economic context, in addition to the low penetration of…

Menstrual care in Belgium faces challenges amidst high inflation, resulting in a minor decrease in volume sales in 2023. The ageing population contributes to reduced demand for menstrual care products. Furthermore, the exploration of alternative…