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.​​
Overall wipes continued to decline in current value terms in Japan in 2023, although at a slower rate than seen in the previous two years. However, performances differed across categories. While many saw decline, facial cleansing wipes and deodorant…
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…
Consumers’ remained price-sensitive in Italy in 2023, which translates into the popularity of discounter stores for products such as wipes. Indeed, non-food discounter stores offer lower prices for many basic and essential products, which is notable…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
While wipes in Tunisia registered double-digit percentage value growth, constant value growth was much more moderate, as inflation continued to be high and consumers prioritised essentials, as purchasing power fell. Baby wipes continued to account…
In 2023, the wipes landscape in Peru was significantly impacted by price rises. As such, while retail value growth was positive, retail volume sales were challenged in areas including cosmetic wipes and baby wipes. Due to this scenario, there has…
In the dynamic landscape of wipes in South Korea, eco-friendly and biodegradable wipes are experiencing consistent growth. As environmental consciousness continues to gain prominence amongst consumers, there has been a notable and sustained uptick in…
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…
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…
Despite challenging economic conditions in 2023, the sales volume of personal wipes in Turkey experienced a modest increase. This growth can be attributed to the availability of a wider range of specialised wipes catering to specific needs and…
Wipes experienced a notable upswing in demand in 2023 driven by the versatility of these products, particularly in the context of their convenience for use while on the move but also at home. This increase in demand is reflective of evolving consumer…
In 2023, retail value sales of wipes registered a moderate rise. Inflation drove up retail prices of wipes in 2023 as manufacturers faced rising costs from energy, raw materials and imports. Cost inflation, increased input prices, supply chain…
Sales of wipes in Slovakia continued to enjoy steady growth in retail volume terms, while current value growth benefited from rising prices. Consumers have become more hygiene conscious since the outbreak of COVID-19, with this helping to support the…
Wipes in Saudi Arabia continued to be driven by increased hygiene awareness, a rising demand for convenience, improving disposable incomes, travel, the rebound and development of tourism and hospitality as consumers continued to resume pre-COVID-19…