Tissue and Hygiene in South Africa

Despite a positive performance in 2024, impressive value growth of tissue and hygiene in South Africa was mainly driven by inflation. South African consumers faced several challenges in the first half of 2024, including political uncertainty, elevated food and fuel prices and high interest rates. Annual consumer price inflation was 5.6% in February 2024, although following the national elections in May and the establishment of the Government of National Unity (GNU), this figure was down to 2.8%...

Euromonitor International's Tissue and Hygiene in South Africa 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 South Africa
Euromonitor International
April 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
TISSUE AND HYGIENE IN SOUTH AFRICA
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Strong growth for menstrual care as consumers seek greater value
Established brands Always and Kotex retain solid lead of menstrual care
Supermarkets dominates distribution, while e-commerce records fast growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Menstrual care set for consistent growth over forecast period, driven by innovation and increasing awareness
E-commerce likely to record rapid growth due to rising competition and technological advancements
Brands will look to innovate over forecast period in attempt to remain competitive
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Nappies/diapers/pants display positive growth in value terms despite tough economic climate
Procter & Gamble and Kimberly-Clarke retain lead of nappies/diapers/pants
Supermarkets remains preferred distribution channel in South Africa
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Nappies/diapers/pants expected to remain cornerstone of tissue and hygiene sales
Rising e-commerce presence set to support sales over forecast period
Sustainability and innovation set to intensify competition over forecast period
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Retail adult incontinence records solid growth in challenging economic climate
Established brands dominate despite private label’s growth
Health and beauty specialists dominates distribution
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Strong growth predicted due to improving economy and social awareness
Clicks and Dis-Chem prioritise omnichannel strategies within a competitive market
Sustainable and reusable products offer key opportunities for future growth
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Promotional activity and rewards programmes help drive growth of wipes
Johnson & Johnson leads wipes, while private label appeals to lower-income groups
Supermarkets dominates distribution, with importance of omnichannel strategies rising
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Wipes set to record further growth over the forecast period
New ingredients incorporated into facial cleansing wipes set to drive growth
The importance of sustainability force manufacturers to innovate their wipes
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Solid demand for retail tissue as promotions and loyalty programmes drive growth
Kimberly-Clark and Twinsaver continue to lead retail tissue
Supermarkets leads distribution as competition among large retailers drives growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Retail tissue expected to record further growth over forecast as essential item
Omnichannel distribution strategy will become increasingly important
Sustainable and biodegradable products to gain greater popularity
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Away-from-home tissue’s growth driven by rising urbanisation, tourism and foodservice
Growth of AFH adult incontinence driven by rising awareness and more affordable options
Competition in speciality away-from-home tissue supports value sales
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Away-from-home tissue and hygiene set to register strong growth moving forward
Horeca channel set to support demand over forecast period
Virgin pulp is emerging with business demand for away-from-home tissue demonstrating positive growth
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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