Tissue and Hygiene in Switzerland

Sales of tissue and hygiene in Switzerland rose in 2024 in value terms. Growth was driven primarily by strong performances in menstrual care and light adult incontinence, where Swiss consumers increasingly opted for high-quality, organic, and eco-friendly products. Heightened awareness of health and sustainability led to growing demand for goods made from recyclable and ethically sourced materials. Premiumisation was a consistent trend across tissue categories, particularly in toilet paper, as c...

Euromonitor International's Tissue and Hygiene in Switzerland 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 Switzerland
Euromonitor International
April 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
TISSUE AND HYGIENE IN SWITZERLAND
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 SWITZERLAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Consumer demand rises for premium and sustainable solutions
Established players consolidate leadership while challengers gain ground
Supermarkets dominate, while e-commerce gains traction
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Steady growth underpinned by sustainability and comfort
Sustainability and reusable products to reshape the competitive landscape
Technology-driven innovation to personalise care
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 SWITZERLAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Category growth remains modest as parents prioritise quality and sustainability
Procter & Gamble consolidates its leadership as private label gains traction
Supermarkets lead, while e-commerce gains favour among busy parents
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Premium quality and skin-friendly formats to drive future growth
Digital platforms to support innovation and customer retention
Sustainability and reusable formats to shape 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 SWITZERLAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Ageing population and lifestyle shifts drive continued category growth
Essity strengthens its leadership through innovation and trust
Modern retail dominates, while e-commerce sees exponential growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Category to grow in response to demographic and lifestyle changes
E-commerce to facilitate customised and discreet solutions
Sustainability to become a standard in product 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 SWITZERLAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Prescriptions rise as elderly population and reimbursement needs grow
Manufacturers expand offerings to address consumer needs and reduce stigma
E-commerce challenges traditional reimbursement channels
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Modest but steady growth supported by ageing demographics
Innovation to centre on comfort, discretion and sustainability
E-commerce expansion and digital tools to improve access and engagement
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 SWITZERLAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Facial cleansing wipes lead modest growth driven by convenience and skincare awareness
P&G maintains leadership as smaller players gain ground through innovation
Broad retail presence supports sales, with hypermarkets and e-commerce gaining traction
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Eco-conscious and multifunctional formats to drive category evolution
E-commerce expansion to support personal care and niche segments
Sustainable innovation to meet environmental and skincare needs
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 SWITZERLAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Toilet paper drives growth as consumers seek comfort and quality
Essity leads despite market share decline; Kimberly-Clark gains ground
Supermarkets lead while discounters and e-commerce accelerate growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Pocket handkerchiefs expected to lead growth amid urban lifestyles
Channel diversification to continue with digital and value-led offerings
Sustainable and sensory innovations to shape consumer appeal
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 SWITZERLAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Tissue category demand sustained by tourism, hospitality and hygiene expectations
Healthcare sector and ageing population fuel demand for away-from-home adult incontinence
Sustainability and material innovation lead product development
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Ageing population and hygiene standards to support long-term growth
E-commerce models to streamline procurement and delivery
Sustainable and smart features to define innovation in away-from-home hygiene
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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