General Cosmetics & Personal Care Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

Value sales of RX/reimbursement adult incontinence grew in 2024 in Denmark, supported by the ageing population. It is estimated that around 80% of reimbursement recipients are aged 65 and older, a group that is expanding as life expectancy increases. The ageing population, coupled with rising obesit ...

Rx/reimbursement adult incontinence saw volume and value growth in the Czech Republic in 2024. The growth of the category is being fuelled not just by the ageing population but also by more information about Rx rights and reimbursements via magazines and pharmacies. Since 1 January 2024, the VAT rat ...

Value sales of away-from-home tissue increased in 2024, reflecting a stronger recovery in Canada compared to the US. The implementation of return-to-office policies has been more widespread in Canada, boosting demand for away-from-home tissue products in corporate environments. While the US has yet ...

Sales of tissue and hygiene continued to grow in 2024, driven by the easing of high inflation which has influenced consumer purchasing behaviour in recent years. Several categories saw price reductions or a slowdown in price increases, contributing to growth. Costa Rica is known for its higher adopt ...

It was a positive picture for tissue and hygiene in the Dominican Republic in 2024, with a healthy increase in current value sales and a more moderate increase in volume sales. Lower inflation and an improving economy supported sales. That being said, with the high cost of living still an issue in 2 ...

Retail volume sales of adult incontinence products continued to grow in Egypt in 2024, supported by the increasing elderly population and a cultural preference for family-centred care. Unlike in many Western countries, where elderly care facilities are more common, Egyptian families typically prefer ...

Wipes saw values sales rise slightly in current terms in the Czech Republic in 2024. General purpose wipes declined in both volume and value terms, as consumers consider these products to be non-essential. Despite inflationary pressure cooling off, consumers remained price sensitive as they looked t ...

In 2024, sales of tissue and hygiene in Denmark experienced a slight decline in retail value, while retail volume fell in categories such as menstrual care, retail adult incontinence, and nappies/diapers/pants. Euromonitor International's Tissue and Hygiene in Denmark report offers a comprehensive g ...

Value sales of away-from-home tissue declined in 2024, as businesses across all sectors prioritised cost-cutting amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. While volume performance was stronger than value, many operators reduced their budgets for tissue supplies, leading to a decline in s ...

Value sales of retail adult incontinence increased in 2024, driven by Canada’s ageing population and growing awareness of incontinence management solutions. Seniors aged 65 and over accounted for 17.5% of the population in 2019, with projections indicating an increase to nearly 25% by 2040. However, ...

Sales of tissue and hygiene products declined in Greece in 2024 in value terms and remained flat in volume terms. Inflationary pressures have started to ease, with price hikes in food persisting but prices in non-food categories, including tissue and hygiene, normalising. The introduction of a gover ...

Away-from-home tissue and hygiene continued to grow in current value terms during 2024, but sales slowed markedly in Bolivia year on year. The growth in value can be attributed to general increases in prices caused by higher production costs and a shortage of foreign currency. Constant value growth ...

Value sales of retail adult incontinence are seeing robust double-digit growth in 2024 due to growing education about the issue of adult incontinence in the country, along with consumers awareness of the products available thanks to manufacturers’ advertising campaigns. Growth is further supported b ...

Value sales of away-from-home tissue and hygiene are witnessing a further double-digit tissue increase in 2024, with sales supported by the active development of the horeca channel and medical institutions, and the recovery of tourism in the country following the lifting of pandemic restrictions. Th ...

Retail value sales of retail adult incontinence decreased in 2024, challenged by cost-of-living pressures. These pressures are increasing caution in purchase behaviours and growing price sensitivities. This is resulting in households being active in their pursuit of value and trading down to lower-p ...

In 2024, sales of tissue and hygiene products in Romania experienced a positive increase in retail value, although volume growth was more modest. This indicated that the value rise was primarily driven by factors such as inflation and premiumisation. Additionally, the industry's strong performance w ...

Wipes value sales increased in alignment with rising prices in 2024. The higher cost of imports was detrimental as all most wipes products are imported. Higher financial costs were incurred to make payments to suppliers abroad, which pushed up retail prices. Baby wipes is the largest category and mo ...

Value sales of wipes increased in 2024, with growth primarily driven by the performance of moist toilet wipes. The demand for these products rose due to increased consumer awareness of personal hygiene, the convenience they offer, and their alignment with broader wellness trends. However, baby wipes ...

Value sales of away-from-home (AFH) tissue increased in 2024, benefiting from a rise in tourism and an uplift in sales through foodservice. The National Institute of Statistics reported a 4.2% increase in the number of tourists visiting Romania in the first nine months of 2024, compared to the same ...

In 2024, tissue and hygiene in Bolivia witnessed a surge in current value growth, driven by a general increase in prices. Ongoing inflationary pressures and the shortage of dollars in the economy has pushed up costs for players, which were passed on to the end consumer. The dollar reserve in the cou ...

Sales of wipes in Romania experienced double-digit value growth in 2024, continuing to be appreciated as a convenient solution for both personal use and surface care. Widespread availability, diverse pack formats, and ongoing discounting efforts significantly drove this strong performance. Euromonit ...

Retail adult incontinence has maintained steady volume and value growth despite the recent recession and high costs of living in Peru. Increasing awareness and consumer education has bolstered retail volume growth. Recommendations from friends or doctors, in addition to communication efforts of comp ...

In 2024, the away-from-home (AFH) tissue products market in Argentina saw a significant surge in value sales, experiencing a triple-digit increase. However, volume sales faced challenges across various sectors. There is a clear and strong correlation between overall economic activity and the demand ...

In 2024, tissue and hygiene in Canada experienced a mixed performance, influenced by stabilising inflation, increasing domestic production capacities, and shifts in consumer behaviour. While retail tissue and hygiene saw more moderate growth compared to the rapid expansion in 2023, the sector still ...

Wipes registered healthy current value and volume growth in the Dominican Republic in 2024. There are mainly only personal wipes available, with baby wipes accounting for most value sales. Baby wipes are largely used for babies and parents appreciate the convenience of wipes rather than having to us ...