Tissue and Hygiene in Portugal

The Portuguese market for tissue and hygiene products experienced positive growth in current value terms in 2024, albeit at a slower pace than in the previous two years. This was still largely driven by elevated prices, although the country saw a general decline in the rate of inflation, which averaged 2.4% in 2024, compared to 4.3% in 2023. Rising wages, coupled with a strong job market, have also contributed to improved consumer confidence. As a result, some brands have seen a recovery, benefi...

Euromonitor International's Tissue and Hygiene in Portugal 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 Portugal
Euromonitor International
March 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
TISSUE AND HYGIENE IN PORTUGAL
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 PORTUGAL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Prices rises support value growth
P&G continues to dominate the market
Supermarkets represent preferred retail channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Challenges and opportunities lie head for menstrual care
E-commerce will show slow recovery as physical retail continues to dominate
Sustainability concerns will impact new product development
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 PORTUGAL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Demographic shifts hamper nappy/diaper sales, while disposable pants continue to make gains
P&G leads the market, but private label retains a strong presence
Supermarkets continue to dominate, while e-commerce has strong presence
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Demographics will continue to impact performance
Online sales will gain traction
Sustainability will drive innovation but price will remain crucial factor
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 PORTUGAL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Retail adult incontinence remains dynamic
Private label stabilises after period of rapid growth
Supermarkets continue as main distribution channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Light incontinence represents key growth opportunity
E-commerce will grow at a slow pace
Absorbency and skin comfort to drive 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
WIPES IN PORTUGAL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Moist toilet wipes lead growth in 2024
P&G continues as leading player
Supermarkets strengthen their market dominance
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Wipes will see slower growth over forecast period
New store openings will hamper online expansion
Value-for-money and sustainability will be key growth drivers
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 PORTUGAL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Toilet paper continues to lead sales
Brands step up investment in innovation to offset competition from private label
Frequent purchases and small basket sizes contribute to supermarkets’ dominance
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Retail tissue market will see greater premiumisation
Mercadona will continue to drive growth in supermarkets channel
Sustainability gains importance as consumers look for eco-friendly options
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 PORTUGAL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Tourism continues to drive growth in AFH tissue
Adult incontinence is supported by shifting demographics
Financial pressures limit investment and acceleration of sustainable options
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth of AFH tissue will be dependent on tourist industry
New legislation will impact on AFH adult incontinence
Sustainability and efficiency will be key drivers of innovation
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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