Category: Consumer Goods & Retailing
Asia Consumer Goods & Retailing
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Menstrual Care in South Korea
... Tampons saw the highest current value growth rate, as these products are increasingly popular, although sales are still minor compared with towels, as many women are unwilling to try tampons (or indeed menstrual cups). The ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in South Korea
... Safety, birth registrations steadily declined from 411,859 in 2016 to 235,039 in 2023. While the number of registered births rebounded marginally in 2024 after eight consecutive years of decline, it remains exceptionally low. Consequently, nappies/diapers... ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in South Korea
... entry into a super-aged society. According to the United Nations (UN), a country is considered an “ageing” society when 7% of its population is 65+, an “aged” society when it exceeds 14%, and a “super-aged” ... Read More
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Wipes in South Korea
... birth rate has been on a declining trend, this category experienced a continued decline in value terms in 2024. Meanwhile, all other wipes categories saw growth in this year, with all purpose cleaning wipes (within ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in South Korea
... costs. However, performances differed, across categories, especially as South Korea is rapidly transitioning into an ageing society, while the birth rate remains extremely low. Euromonitor International's Tissue and Hygiene in South Korea report offers a ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in South Korea
... category which remined the largest in 2024, and also continued to see solid current value growth. While some consumers are seeking affordable private label products, there remains steady demand for premium products amongst consumers who ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in South Korea
... due to rising pulp costs globally. In addition, the strong increase in the number of inbound arrivals contributed to value growth for horeca. Amongst AFH tissue categories, AFH wipers, which are used in nearly all ... Read More
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Menstrual Care in Japan
... yen against the US dollar has seen a substantial decline since 2022. The yen was valued at 109.8 in 2021 but plummeted to 131.5 in 2022, further decreasing to 140.5 in 2023, and reaching 151.4 ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Japan
... to the COVID-19 pandemic and various travel restrictions. However, the situation began to improve in 2022, with a major rebound seen in 2023, as Japan reclassified COVID-19 to a less risky infectious disease. By 2024, ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in Japan
... high value-added products, which led to rises in unit prices within the market. A notable example of a value-added product with a higher price is Karada Omoino Toilet Roll, launched by Oji Nepia in July ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in Japan
... increased in retail current value terms. Over the last three decades, Japan experienced relatively stable inflation rates, with a few exceptions. However, in 2022 inflation rose by 2.5%, followed by 3.3% in 2023, and another ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Japan
... input costs, companies have had to work to implement price increases and reduce pack sizes, which has ultimately resulted in rising unit prices. Consequently, nappies/diapers/pants in Japan saw continued retail current value growth in 2024. ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in Japan
... remained the leading category in terms of sales. Japan is experiencing one of the highest rates of ageing globally. According to Euromonitor’s Consumers data, the proportion of the population aged 65 and over was less ... Read More
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Wipes in Japan
... in 2024. Within this, facial cleansing wipes experienced notable value growth, driven by an increase in activities outside the home, and rising demand for convenient products with skin care benefits. The summer of 2024 was ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in India
... hygiene awareness post-pandemic, a rising middle-class, and increased disposable incomes. Horeca (hotels, restaurants, and cafés), is a strong channel within AFH tissue, as establishments are enforcing strict hygiene protocols to ensure guest safety. Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in India
... in 2024, due to the growing number of young families, and increasing urbanisation, coupled with heightened awareness regarding infant hygiene. However, disposable pants accounted for the dominant share of sales, and growth continued in 2024. ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in India
... e-commerce platforms. Euromonitor International's Tissue and Hygiene in India 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 ... Read More
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Wipes in India
... to busy individuals and parents. Growing hygiene awareness, health-consciousness, and concerns about germs have been propelling demand for wipes, especially in urban areas. However, personal wipes accounts for the entirety of sales, with home car... ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in India
... perceptions, and innovations in product design. A major factor contributing to the increase in sales is the country’s ageing population. In addition, improvements in healthcare have resulted in longer life expectancy, further fuelling demand for ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in India
... 2024, and also accounted for the highest sales within retail tissue, largely due to the widespread use of such products in households. Boxed facial tissues experienced particularly strong growth, whilst pocket handkerchiefs experienced a slower ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in China
... strong rise in the population aged 65+, who are the main users of these products. This can be attributed to sluggish economic recovery in China in the post-pandemic era, which increased uncertainty amongst consumers and ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in China
... rebound in traffic, demand for AFH tissue products, especially AFH boxed facial tissues and AFH paper towels, increased accordingly in horeca. However, the penetration rate of AFH tissue remains relatively low, indicating significant room for ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in China
... mix of economic headwinds, shifting consumer preferences, and category-specific dynamics. The trajectory of economic recovery remained sluggish, leading to subdued consumer spending patterns. While tissue and hygiene products are considered essential by most consumers, increased ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in China
... in every Chinese household, which helped maintain growth. In addition, the upward trajectory can be attributed to several other influencing factors, including lower pulp prices, alleviated cost pressures for manufacturers, and evolving consumer preferences, alongside... ... Read More
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Menstrual Care in China
... which heightened consumer uncertainty and led to a more cautious approach to everyday spending – resulting in a weakening of demand for many consumer goods – menstrual care products, as essential daily necessities, demonstrated greater ... Read More
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