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.​​
In 2023, demand for wipes in Algeria remained healthy, especially as prices were kept at a reasonable level despite soaring inflation in the country due to the ongoing economic downturn. The category also benefited from not yet being mature and fully…
Personal wipes in Egypt experienced a decline in sales volume in 2023, largely attributed to a significant increase in prices. Despite the enduring health and wellness trend, personal wipes were deemed non-essential by consumers facing economic…
In 2023, wipes in Belgium faced a decline driven by economic uncertainty, as high inflation deterred consumers who viewed wipes as a discretionary purchase. However, amidst this downturn, eco-friendly wipes, particularly moist toilet paper, witnessed…
Wipes in Argentina, heavily dominated by baby wipes, faced challenges in 2023 primarily due to the country's declining birth rate. With baby wipes accounting for nearly 80% of value sales, the category's performance is intricately linked to the birth…
Most categories in wipes witnessed heavy volume declines in 2023, as the issue of small-scale smuggling impacted Uruguay. Wipes were a very popular item to be purchased in Argentina, due to the relatively high unit price and small easy-to-carry…
Wipes in Taiwan saw a positive performance in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. The category remained dominated by personal wipes, notably general purpose wipes, which were second only to moist toilet wipes in terms of volume growth…
The prevailing economic landscape in Romania in 2023 was characterised by persistent inflationary pressures, exerting upward pressure on unit prices across various product categories, including wipes. Rising costs associated with raw materials and…
In 2023, current value sales of wipes witnessed a second year of double-digit growth in North Macedonia. Much of this growth was fuelled by inflation which led to price increases. Despite lowering birth rates and inflationary pressures, baby wipes…
2023 marked the first year without COVID-19 restrictions since the onset of the pandemic in 2020. With New Zealanders spending more time at home between 2020-2022 due to lockdowns and various restrictions, there was a surge in demand for cleaning…
In 2023, wipes in Greece recorded a retail value decline, with retail volume declining in all areas apart from baby wipes. These declines were the result of higher price points and the rising cost of living, with consumers prioritising essential…
In 2023, wipes in the Dominican Republic recorded positive retail value growth, benefiting from products that have versatile and multifunctional uses. For example, consumers increasingly use baby wipes not only to clean babies' skin but for other…
Wipes in the UK grew by 9% in current value terms in 2023, with all types recording a positive performance except for toilet care wipes and deodorant wipes as a result of low volume demand. While overall value growth was sustained by demand for some…
The wipes category in Bosnia and Herzegovina witnessed moderate growth in 2023 as consumers placed a stronger emphasis on personal hygiene in the post-pandemic era. Overall, locals are enjoying a higher standard of living, and this has increased use…
Convenience when travelling has become a significant factor in shaping consumer preferences, and one noticeable trend in 2023 was the rising popularity of smaller packaged wipes. These compact and portable wipes have gained popularity among…
Wipes saw robust current value growth in 2023, thanks in part to inflationary pressures on prices, but also because, despite the waning pandemic, hygiene-consciousness remained high in the Czech Republic. A key driver for the category is the…
Wipes in the United Arab Emirates continued to enjoy significant popularity in 2023, including all purpose cleaning wipes and personal wipes, with the latter dominated by baby wipes. Their widespread use is attributed to the convenience they offer…