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Despite challenging economic conditions, limited purchasing power, and elevated inflation, retail tissue showed resilience with it recording double-digit growth in current value terms for the second consecutive year in 2023. However, it is important…
Unit price points for Rx/reimbursement adult incontinence experienced a high but moderating spike in Norway in 2023. This increase can be attributed to inflationary pressures, including rising input costs such as energy, materials, labour, and…
For nearly 40 years. the Spanish Public Health system has included adult incontinence protection in the list of Rx/reimbursement medical products. These products can be purchased through e-commerce and in health and beauty specialists with the…
Tissue and hygiene experienced robust value growth in Norway in 2023, driven primarily by persistent inflationary pressures. While inflation moderated from its 2022 spike, it remained elevated historically, resulting in notable percentage increases…
2023 was marked by considerable challenges with regard to the raw materials required for tissue and hygiene products. Dramatic fluctuations in cellulose prices alongside general inflation led to rising costs for most players which they were forced to…
In 2023, in the wipes product area in Norway there was a notable increase in product claims focusing on clean wellness, highlighting the absence of harmful substances and the use of plant-based or natural ingredients. This trend is driven by…
The challenges faced by the wipes category were similar to those affecting other tissue and hygiene products, with the inflation crisis causing a shift in consumer behaviour and priorities. The drop in demand for wipes was associated with the…
In 2023, the away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene landscape showcased a strong performance, with positive retail value growth. After facing a significant decline due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, away-from-home (AFH) tissue sales rose in 2023,…
In 2023, value sales of away-from-home tissue and hygiene increased at a relatively high rate. Inflationary cost pressures remained an issue in 2023 forcing manufacturers to increase unit prices. Inflation stemmed from price inflation, spiking input…
In 2023, sales of away-from-home tissue in Turkey witnessed a positive, albeit low single-digit, volume growth. This uptick was driven by several factors, including the gradual return of individuals to traditional office settings following the…