Category: Consumer Goods & Retailing
Europe Consumer Goods & Retailing
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Wipes in Slovakia
... care purposes. During a period of economic caution, the relatively low price of wipes made them an attractive option for households looking for cost-effective solutions without compromising on hygiene and cleanliness. Euromonitor International's Wipes in ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in Slovakia
... role in encouraging consumers to seek out appropriate products at an earlier stage. Information on incontinence management was increasingly available in magazines, doctors’ waiting rooms, and online forums. Manufacturers also contributed... Euromonitor International's Retail Adult ... Read More
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Menstrual Care in Poland
... some consumers traded down in light of ongoing unit price rises, remaining on the lookout for price promotions and discounts. In 2024, slim/thin/ultra-thin towels with wings, the largest category in menstrual care, continued to see ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Poland
... recovery after years of pandemic-related constraints led to higher AFH tissue consumption, benefiting suppliers and distributors serving businesses and institutions. More generally, as more consumers returned to dining out, travelling and attending events, and using ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Portugal
... in birth rates, alongside an ageing population, is contributing to reduced demand for baby care products. Despite stagnant volume sales, the category registered positive growth in current value terms, primarily driven by price increases. Amid ... Read More
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Wipes in Portugal
... consumers seek more affordable options. Meanwhile, the home care wipes and floor cleaning systems market has experienced positive growth in current value terms. However, this growth remains below that of personal wipes. Consumers exhibit a ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in Slovakia
... discounts. However, demand for higher-quality retail tissue remained strong, particularly for products with multiple layers, as comfort and durability were key purchasing factors. Consumers demonstrated a preference for premium toilet paper featuring eco-friend... Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in Sweden
... For example, 2024 saw the relaunch of the Kleenex facial tissues brand in fully recyclable packaging made from recycled paper. In addition to this, 100% of the fibre used in Kleenex facial tissues now comes ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Sweden
... throughout the review period. From a value perspective, the category suffered due to the increased price sensitivity of consumers. This did, however, benefit private label which continued to gain share in 2024 due to high ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in Sweden
... a heightened focus on self-care with consumers and carers paying more attention to hygiene, cleanliness and wellbeing, especially in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. This broader movement towards self-care helped drive growth in 2024. ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in Poland
... still high inflation and adjustments in VAT (value-added tax) policies, which impacted consumer purchasing power. Additionally, the ongoing war in Ukraine led to further disruptions in supply chains, thereby increasing the cost of raw materials ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Portugal
... increases in occupancy rates, following an exceptional 2023. This trend extends to high-traffic areas such as airports, bus stations, and train stations, directly impacting demand for key products like toilet paper and paper towels. Euromonitor ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Poland
... level across nappies/diapers at the end of the review period. Standard continued to dominate the category, despite a drop in retail volume sales and only a slight increase in retail current value sales in 2024. ... Read More
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Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence in Poland
... increased alongside a growing number of consumers in older cohorts, who are more likely to suffer with incontinence problems. Programmes for reimbursement gained traction, as this demographic trend increased the prevalence of urinary incontinence. As ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in Portugal
... factors, including the rising prevalence of overweight and obese individuals, an ageing population, and a gradual decline in the stigma surrounding light incontinence among both men and women. Ongoing efforts to educate consumers about using ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Slovakia
... leading brands contributed to the market's sluggish performance. However, rising consumer interest in premium-quality products, particularly those made from natural ingredients and free from harsh chemicals, provided some support to value sal... Euromonitor International's Nappies/Diapers/Pants ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in Portugal
... 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 ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in Sweden
... growth and the ongoing ageing of the population coupled with an ongoing decline in Sweden’s birth rate. This ensured that the customer base for products such as retail adult incontinence continued to grow in 2024, ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in Poland
... a higher prevalence of incontinence-related conditions. This growing cohort pushes the need and demand for absorbent hygiene, especially high-performance and discreet, specialised adult incontinence products. Manufacturers are introducin... Euromonitor International's Retail Adult Incontinence in Poland ... Read More
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Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence in Slovakia
... level of incontinence on a designated voucher. This measure was intended to streamline the reimbursement process and ensure that patients receive products tailored to their medical needs. Additionally, the financial limit for patients classi... Euromonitor ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Slovakia
... reduced environmental impact becoming key factors in purchasing decisions. Many companies prioritised sustainability credentials when selecting away-from-home tissue products, resulting in a shift towards premium and envir... Euromonitor International's Away-from-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Slovakia ... Read More
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Wipes in Sweden
... on wipes and switched to more affordable cleaning and hygiene alternatives. Furthermore, some people shifted from brands to private label in their pursuit of value, while sales also shifted towards budget-friendly retail channels, such as ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in Poland
... at the end of the review period. High demand was driven by the everyday needs of consumers, with almost all categories seeing healthy retail volume growth. Immigration from Ukraine, due to the war in the ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in Portugal
... response, established brands are investing in premiumisation strategies to differentiate themselves from these more affordable competitors. This approach caters to consumers with higher purchasing power who are willing to invest in value-added products. Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in Hungary
... of information about the condition, both in magazines and on manufacturers’ websites. Euromonitor International's Retail Adult Incontinence in Hungary report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national ... Read More
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