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.​​
Vietnam’s population reached continued to grow in 2023 with 31% of the population being females aged 12-54 years, with this being important to the continued growth of the category. Menstrual care continued to boast stronger growth rates compared to…
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…
In 2023, menstrual care experienced a decline in volume sales in Ukraine, primarily stemming from the departure of the female population from the country amid the ongoing war. While sales rose slightly in current value terms, this was primarily the…
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 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 2022, the US experienced 8.0% inflation (Euromonitor International Economies and Consumers Annual Data) that catalysed consumer pullback across consumer goods industries. With US consumers grappling with higher prices and an overall increased cost…
Menstrual care in the UK experienced growth in both volume and value terms in 2023. Continuing on from its strong performance in 2022, the category’s current value growth in high single digits was only marginally below the previous year. As inflation…
The shift towards online purchases is notably boosting the sales of menstrual care in the United Arab Emirates, as consumers increasingly opt for the convenience of doorstep deliveries for their menstrual needs. While greater penetration of…
Menstrual care in the Philippines enjoyed an improved performance in current value terms in 2023. Growth was supported by an increase in consumer mobility, including the return of women to their physical workplaces,
In 2023, retail value sales of menstrual care recorded moderate growth in the Netherlands. More initiatives to compensate for menstrual poverty were seen in 2023 especially in some cities, where such activities have been in place for some time at the…
With women spending more time on activities such as visiting fitness centres and travelling in the wake of the pandemic, there was greater demand for a range of menstrual care products, especially higher-value products, in 2023, which led to an…
The surge in popularity of pant-type menstrual care products, notably among teenagers facing heavier flows, has prompted various brands to diversify their offerings. Responding to this trend, the market has seen increased innovation, with brands…
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…
Demand for menstrual care in Switzerland continues to normalise in the post-pandemic era. Retail volume and value sales posted solid growth in 2023, with the latter fuelled in part by inflation and higher costs of raw materials and production. Since…
Retail sales of sanitary protection achieved modest growth in value sales in 2023. 2023 was characterised by inflationary pressures from rising input costs, such as energy, material sourcing, distribution and labour. While inflation began to moderate…
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…
While overall volume sales in menstrual care in South Korea may have shown a slight dip in 2023, a dynamic transformation is quietly unfolding. Closer examination reveals a notable surge in the demand for alternative products such as tampons,…
Demand for menstrual care in South Africa continued to increase in 2023, despite the country experiencing high inflation, driving up prices of food, transport and electricity. This also influenced the value performance of menstrual care, with rising…
In 2023, menstrual care saw growth in both volume and value terms in Slovenia, despite facing challenges from an uncertain economic environment and inflationary pressures. The impact of rising prices, particularly due to geopolitical factors such as…
Menstrual care in Slovakia was affected by rising prices across all types of products in 2023, however retail volume growth witnessed steady progress. Consumers are widely accustomed to buying their favourite brands and switching to cheaper brands is…
Despite the declining female demographic aged 12-54, menstrual care continued to register low positive year-on-year growth in current value terms while retail volume transactions faced a small decline. While the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic no…
Serbian women are generally quite conservative with regards to menstrual care. Sanitary towels remain the most popular product, whilst menstrual cups and reusable pads are available but remain a niche. Moreover, some consumers consider re-washable…
Within menstrual care in Saudi Arabia, sustainable products are becoming increasingly popular, in line with the global trend. These products are designed to be eco-friendly and reduce waste, compared to traditional disposable menstrual care products.…
Despite the challenging economic climate, the demand for menstrual care products in Romania saw a steady increase in both value and volume sales throughout 2023. This growth can be attributed to a more educated and informed consumer base, which is…
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, the menstrual care landscape in Poland recorded double-digit retail value growth and positive retail volume sales. The rising demand for menstrual care is linked to positive demographic trends, which have expanded the consumer base. The…
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 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…
In 2023, menstrual care in Norway witnessed a notable increase in retail prices. This surge can be attributed to rising input costs for manufacturers and retailers, including expenses related to material sourcing, rental overheads, and salary…
Menstrual care in North Macedonia saw volume sales decline in 2023 as consumers made cutbacks in the face of higher costs of living. Consumers chose to economise and prioritise only essential purchases of menstrual care due to pressure on disposable…
Menstrual care recorded deep declines in volume sales in 2023 in Nigeria, with consumer demand falling due to inflationary conditions and reduced purchasing power. Although menstrual care products are usually regarded as essential, many local…
Value sales growth within menstrual care remained robust in 2023 in New Zealand, largely due to inflationary pressures. Although fuel costs stabilised after the initial shock in 2022 following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Government's…
In 2023, menstrual care in Morocco continued to show double-digit retail value growth, with positive retail volume sales. Ongoing growth was driven by changes in perception and growing awareness of menstrual care, alongside the expanding coverage of…
Menstrual care saw both retail volume and current value growth in Mexico in 2023. In menstrual care, the aftermath of 2022’s inflation-heightened consumer price sensitivity compelled brands to engage in a promotional arms race within hypermarkets and…
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, menstrual care in Lithuania demonstrated resilience, maintaining a stable performance despite challenges. Retail volumes remained consistent, reflecting the essential nature of sanitary protection products and their steady demand throughout…
The year 2023 witnessed a remarkable surge in the demand for tampons among Latvian women, primarily attributed to the increasing adoption of active lifestyles. This trend, echoing the patterns observed in the previous year, reflects a notable shift…
Rising consumer awareness of menstrual health, together with the wider variety of sanitary products available in Kenya, is driving sales of menstrual care in 2023. Manufacturers commonly leverage mass media (including television, outdoor) and online…
Menstrual care registered both healthy current value and volume growth in Kazakhstan in 2023. However, with inflation still being high, there was a slight fall in constant value sales, as rising costs hit profitability and consumers also traded down…
Volume sales of menstrual care products fell faster than the decline in the female population aged 12-54 in Japan in 2023, according to Euromonitor’s Consumers data. One reason was price increases. Inflation was seen globally after the pandemic,…
The rise of pharmacies as “information hubs” in 2023 is connected to the performance of menstrual care in Italy. Indeed, pharmacies are increasingly becoming hubs for female consumers, around different topics, and including sensitive subjects. For…
Menstrual care saw current value growth in Israel in 2023. Israel has updated its measures with regard to import procedures, easing requirements and introducing a self-declaration system. In July 2022, the Israeli government implemented the Import…
Menstrual care in Ireland registered solid volume growth in 2023. Together with the necessity status of these products, the continued expansion of the female population aged 12-54 ensured overall demand remained stable. There has been fairly…
Menstrual care in Indonesia in 2023 saw significant rises in both volume and current value terms, with growth driven by the country’s expanding middle class. This is leading to higher disposable incomes, newfound financial flexibility and greater…
Menstrual care in India witnessed high single-digit retail current value and volume growth in 2023, on account of habit persistence, new product launches, and growing awareness regarding the importance of menstrual hygiene. Regular users of menstrual…
In 2023, retail value sales of menstrual care products saw significant growth in Hungary, driven by rising inflation an ongoing price hikes. In response to these price changes, women looked for deals and discounts on the landscape, checking the…
Comfort and functionality continue to be essential considerations for consumers when purchasing menstrual products. Menstrual care products that highlight “instant absorbency” with less leakage are popular among female consumers. These products not…
Menstrual care in Guatemala registered modest constant value and volume growth in 2023, in spite of continuing rising prices. Continuing population growth supported volume growth. That being said, a large proportion of the population still cannot…
In 2023, the menstrual care landscape in Greece was impacted by rising production costs and supply chain pressures, which urged companies to increase retail prices. This led to overall positive, double-digit retail value growth. To continue…