General Cosmetics & Personal Care Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

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 ...

Value sales of wipes in Costa Rica declined in 2024, driven by the adjustment of prices following the stabilisation of raw material prices after the height of the pandemic and previous high inflation rates. Companies were able to lower their product prices, making them more accessible to consumers. ...

Despite the value growth of away-from-home (AFH) tissue in 2024, the weakness in the economic climate has led to more price-sensitive purchasing decisions, which has dampened growth rates due to rising cost concerns. However, manufacturers like Essity benefited from the heightened focus on hygiene a ...

In 2024, while retail value sales of adult incontinence products increased, retail volume sales experienced a decline. Despite the economic downturn impacting demand for many tissue and hygiene products, retail adult incontinence sales remained more resilient than the average, resulting in only a sl ...

Retail tissue sales continued to grow in Costa Rica in 2024, benefiting from the stabilisation of the inflation rate, which allowed for price adjustments that supported volume sales. Premium and value products, along with private label brands, returned to their historic sales levels and experienced ...

Retail adult incontinence products in Costa Rica saw continued volume growth in 2024, fuelled by an ageing population and reduced stigma around adult incontinence. Prices dropped significantly, which affected value growth, as raw material costs were adjusted after the previous high inflation periods ...

Retail adult incontinence saw a significant double-digit value increase in 2024, driven by the ageing population and a decrease in the stigma associated with using incontinence products. Growing consumer awareness also contributed positively to the category's performance. In a challenging economic e ...

In 2024, value sales for RX/reimbursement adult incontinence products grew, although the distribution of adult diapers is largely unaffected by economic cycles. The users of adult diapers distributed by the government are primarily elderly or disabled individuals with limited mobility, making these ...

In 2024, value sales of retail adult incontinence increased, primarily driven by the ageing population and growing consumer awareness. The Netherlands’ expanding elderly demographic contributed to sustained demand, as incontinence remains a common issue associated with ageing. Increased public aware ...

Value sales of RX/reimbursement adult incontinence increased modestly in 2024, but negative volume growth continued to exert downward pressure on overall performance. Many consumers opted to purchase incontinence products through retail channels or e-commerce platforms rather than rely on reimbursed ...

Retail value sales of adult incontinence products rose significantly in 2024, thanks to Vietnam's rapidly ageing population. Higher disposable incomes, improved living standards and increased awareness about the importance of choosing the right products for elderly care also fuelled growth. Local co ...

Sales of tissue and hygiene products in Vietnam saw strong growth in both value and volume terms in 2024. This growth was driven by rising income levels and improved living standards, which have enhanced consumer awareness about using the right products for specific purposes. Additionally, product i ...

Value sales of away-from-home tissue increased in 2024, reflecting the continued recovery of demand following recent disruptions. Growth was largely driven by demographic changes, the rebound of the hospitality sector, and increased hygiene awareness. However, cost containment measures in healthcare ...

Sales of tissue and hygiene in Kenya rose notably in value terms in 2024, driven primarily by robust consumer demand and increased adoption of disposable hygiene products. In volume terms, the market also experienced moderate growth, driven by continued urbanisation, higher disposable incomes, and t ...

Sales of tissue and hygiene in the Netherlands rose in 2024, driven by inflationary pressures, evolving consumer preferences, and shifts in distribution dynamics. While sustainability remained a dominant theme, affordability became increasingly critical as consumers faced cost-of-living challenges. ...