Tissue and Hygiene in Ireland

In 2024, tissue and hygiene in Ireland encountered a combination of challenges, but players also seized new opportunities. Higher production costs pushed up prices, which somewhat constrained demand. In the face of high cost of living pressures, consumers in Ireland increasingly prioritised value, leading to significant shifts in purchasing habits. Multipack purchases became more common, especially in the categories of wipes and toilet paper. This trend was driven by the desire to save costs whi...

Euromonitor International's Tissue and Hygiene in Ireland report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market – be they new product developments, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Away-from-Home Tissue and Hygiene, Retail Tissue and Hygiene, Rx/Reimbursement adult incontinence, Total Tissue and Hygiene.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Tissue and Hygiene in Ireland
Euromonitor International
March 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
TISSUE AND HYGIENE IN IRELAND
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Tissue and hygiene in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retail developments
What next for tissue and hygiene?
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Birth Rates 2019-2024
Table 2 Infant Population 2019-2024
Table 3 Female Population by Age 2019-2024
Table 4 Total Population by Age 2019-2024
Table 5 Households 2019-2024
Table 6 Forecast Infant Population 2024-2029
Table 7 Forecast Female Population by Age 2024-2029
Table 8 Forecast Total Population by Age 2024-2029
Table 9 Forecast Households 2024-2029
MARKET DATA
Table 10 Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 11 Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 12 NBO Company Shares of Retail Tissue and Hygiene: % Value 2020-2024
Table 13 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Tissue and Hygiene: % Value 2021-2024
Table 14 Penetration of Private Label in Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value 2019-2024
Table 15 Distribution of Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 16 Distribution of Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 17 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 18 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
MENSTRUAL CARE IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Menstrual care maintains steady growth despite cost of living pressures
Procter & Gamble (Mfg) Ireland solidifies its lead as private label gains share
Modern channel plays a key role in menstrual care
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Menstrual health awareness and innovative focus will drive category forward
E-commerce channel will be supercharged by subscription-based services
Sustainability will remain at forefront of innovations
CATEGORY DATA
Table 19 Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 20 Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 21 Retail Sales of Tampons by Application Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 22 NBO Company Shares of Retail Menstrual Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 23 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Menstrual Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 24 Forecast Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 25 Forecast Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
NAPPIES/DIAPERS/PANTS IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Challenging year pushes category sales into decline
Procter & Gamble (Mfg) Ireland maintains its strong lead
Modern channel maintains lead with promotional strategy
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Stable outlook for nappies/diapers/pants
E-commerce retailing set to grow rapidly
Stronger focus on sustainability and technological enhancements in product development
CATEGORY DATA
Table 26 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 27 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 28 NBO Company Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2020-2024
Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2021-2024
Table 30 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 31 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
RETAIL ADULT INCONTINENCE IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Retail adult incontinence reports steady growth
Competition intensifies between major brands and private label
Supermarkets lead in retail adult incontinence
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Rising awareness and ageing population to drive sales
Dynamic prospects for the e-commerce channel
Improved efficacy and sustainability will be main focus of innovation
CATEGORY DATA
Table 32 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 33 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 34 NBO Company Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2020-2024
Table 35 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2021-2024
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
RX/REIMBURSEMENT ADULT INCONTINENCE IN IRELAND
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Consumer demand is high for reimbursement incontinence products
Major players dominate the category
Public hospitals and long-term care facilities lead in distribution
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Buoyant growth expectations to be spurred by healthcare funding
Technology will support product developments
E-commerce channel will drive subscription services
WIPES IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Wipes face value sales decline amid rising prices
WaterWipes sustains its lead in wipes
Distribution is evolving in wipes category
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Healthy outlook for wipes as hygiene standards remain elevated
E-commerce sales will continue to rise
Sustainability will remain at core of product innovations
CATEGORY DATA
Table 38 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 39 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 40 NBO Company Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2020-2024
Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2021-2024
Table 42 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 43 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
RETAIL TISSUE IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Retail tissue enjoys steady value growth
Retailers lead the competitive landscape
Supermarkets bolster position with aggressive promotional strategies
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sustainability and price will remain key factors for shoppers
Modern channel will lead in terms of distribution
Sustainability will guide product innovations
CATEGORY DATA
Table 44 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 45 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2020-2024
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2021-2024
Table 48 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 49 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
AWAY-FROM-HOME TISSUE AND HYGIENE IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Moderate value growth linked to recovery in post-pandemic lifestyles
AFH hygiene sales increase at steady pace
AFH suppliers prioritise sustainability
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Hygiene standards will fuel demand for durable retail tissue products
Technology will leverage greater efficiencies
Product development to focus on cost savings
CATEGORY DATA
Table 50 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 51 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 52 Sales of Away-From-Home Paper Towels by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 53 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 54 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

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