Tissue and Hygiene in Kenya

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 the shift away from traditional hygiene products towards disposable alternatives. Eco-friendliness and sustainability emerged as key regulatory and consumer priorities, prompting significant investment...

Euromonitor International's Tissue and Hygiene in Kenya 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 Kenya
Euromonitor International
March 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
TISSUE AND HYGIENE IN KENYA
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 KENYA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Increased affordability drives growth in standard towels
Affordability boosts market share for emerging local manufacturers
Expansion of modern retail and e-commerce reshapes distribution channels
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Government initiatives and inclusivity to drive sustained growth
Accelerating growth through e-commerce expansion
Innovative product designs cater to sustainability and consumer needs
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 NBO Company Shares of Retail Menstrual Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Menstrual Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 23 Forecast Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 24 Forecast Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
NAPPIES/DIAPERS/PANTS IN KENYA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Increased adoption and affordability drive growth in nappies/diapers/pants
Local and international manufacturers gain share through innovation and affordability
Retail evolution boosts supermarkets and small local stores; e-commerce expands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Rising birth rates and local production to propel category growth
E-commerce evolution to accelerate category growth
Product innovation focused on affordability and enhanced functionality
CATEGORY DATA
Table 25 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 26 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 27 NBO Company Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2020-2024
Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2021-2024
Table 29 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 30 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
RETAIL ADULT INCONTINENCE IN KENYA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Growing awareness amidst social stigma
Local production boosts competitive dynamics
Retail channels evolve with consumer education and digital growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Educational initiatives to underpin market growth
E-commerce channels set to drive future growth
Innovation through education and enhanced product features
CATEGORY DATA
Table 31 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 32 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 33 NBO Company Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2020-2024
Table 34 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2021-2024
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
WIPES IN KENYA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Strong demand from affluent consumers boosts baby wipes sales
Local competition intensifies as affordability shapes market dynamics
Expansion of supermarkets reshapes wipes distribution
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Baby wipes expected to sustain growth driven by high-income households
E-commerce growth supported by digital adoption
Innovation driven by multifunctional product appeal
CATEGORY DATA
Table 37 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 38 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2020-2024
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2021-2024
Table 41 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 42 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
RETAIL TISSUE IN KENYA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Rising consumer demand boosts retail tissue sales
Competitive landscape sees growth through affordability and market penetration
Distribution dynamics driven by proximity, convenience, and digital expansion
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Environmental regulations and consumer preferences to drive sustained growth
Sustainability and skin care focus reshape product innovation
Social media marketing and e-commerce redefine distribution channels
CATEGORY DATA
Table 43 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 44 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2020-2024
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2021-2024
Table 47 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 48 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
AWAY-FROM-HOME TISSUE AND HYGIENE IN KENYA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Urbanisation and tourism drive away-from-home tissue growth
Limited growth in away-from-home adult incontinence amid low awareness
Innovation responds to demand for sustainable solutions
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Continued tourism growth to drive away-from-home tissue demand
Sustainability interest to challenge cost-sensitive market
Public health awareness to drive innovation and growth
CATEGORY DATA
Table 49 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 50 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 51 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 52 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 53 Sales of Forecast Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 54 Sales of Forecast Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

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