Tissue and Hygiene in the Netherlands

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. Price increases were less pronounced than in previous years, but consumers actively sought ways to manage their spending, with many opting for private label products as a means of balancing cost and q...

Euromonitor International's Tissue and Hygiene in Netherlands 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 the Netherlands
Euromonitor International
March 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
TISSUE AND HYGIENE IN THE NETHERLANDS
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 THE NETHERLANDS
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Consumers prioritise affordability amid economic uncertainty
Private label gains traction as price-sensitive consumers trade down
E-commerce experiences strong growth driven by price competitiveness and convenience
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth in menstrual care expected to slow as reusable alternatives gain traction
E-commerce to expand further as digital adoption increases
Innovation to shift towards reusable menstrual care solutions
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 THE NETHERLANDS
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Value growth driven by price increases, while volume remains under pressure
Pampers retains dominance, while private label gains ground
E-commerce emerges as the fastest-growing distribution channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Slower value growth expected due to reduced price inflation and volume stagnation
E-commerce to continue expanding as parents seek cost savings and convenience
Innovation to focus on sustainability in disposable nappies
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 THE NETHERLANDS
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Ageing population and greater acceptance of incontinence drive category growth
Essity maintains market leadership, but private label gains traction
E-commerce emerges as a key distribution channel, though offline remains dominant
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Ageing population to remain the primary driver of category growth
E-commerce to expand further as digital literacy increases
Innovation to focus on multifunctionality and sustainability
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 THE NETHERLANDS
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Negative volume growth puts downward pressure on value
TENA remains the most significant player despite insurance contract limitations
Distribution confined to pharmacies and medical device specialists
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Reselling unopened products may slow down market growth
Sustainability concerns drive further product innovation
Home delivery to dominate distribution as the population ages
CATEGORY DATA
Table 38 Sales of Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence: Total Value MSP 2019-2024
Table 39 Sales of Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence: Total Value MSP Growth 2019-2024
Table 40 Forecast Sales of Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence: Total Value MSP 2024-2029
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence: Total Value MSP Growth 2024-2029
WIPES IN THE NETHERLANDS
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Value growth driven by increased demand and price increases
Private label dominates, driven by strong price-quality positioning
Grocery remains the largest channel, while e-commerce gains traction
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sustainability and alternative solutions to influence category performance
E-commerce to remain the fastest-growing channel
Innovation to focus on sustainability and multifunctionality
CATEGORY DATA
Table 42 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 43 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2020-2024
Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2021-2024
Table 46 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 47 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
RETAIL TISSUE IN THE NETHERLANDS
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Price increases drive growth
Private label dominates, while premium products gain traction
Grocery remains dominant, while discounters and e-commerce gain ground
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Hybrid working trends and price sensitivity to shape category growth
Grocery to remain dominant, but discounters and variety stores to gain share
Innovation to focus on sustainability and enhanced functionality
CATEGORY DATA
Table 48 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 49 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 50 NBO Company Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2020-2024
Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2021-2024
Table 52 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 53 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
AWAY-FROM-HOME TISSUE AND HYGIENE IN THE NETHERLANDS
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Away-from-home hygiene driven by an ageing population, away-from-home tissue by hospitality
Away-from-home adult incontinence growth subdued as elderly remain at home longer
Innovation focused on improving absorption and operational efficiency
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Ageing population and foodservice recovery to drive away-from-home growth
Procurement strategies to focus on cost-efficiency and innovation
Innovation to address sustainability and staff shortages
CATEGORY DATA
Table 54 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 55 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 56 Sales of Away-From-Home Paper Towels by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 57 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 58 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

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