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Tissue and Hygiene in the United Kingdom

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  • 56 Pages
  • March 2024
  • Region: United Kingdom
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2321838
In 2023, inflation was once again the major factor impacting the performance of tissue and hygiene in the UK. Both retail tissue and retail hygiene experienced high single-digit value growth in 2023, mainly propelled by the high inflationary environment, increased raw material costs as well as the cost of the manufacturing process, resulting in another rise in unit prices across the board. However, there was a considerable difference in terms of volume growth.

The Tissue and Hygiene in United Kingdom report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2019-2023, 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 2028 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.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Tissue and Hygiene market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

TISSUE AND HYGIENE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Tissue and hygiene in 2023: The big picture
  • 2023 key trends
  • Competitive landscape
  • Retailing developments
  • What next for tissue and hygiene?
MARKET INDICATORS
  • Table 1 Birth Rates 2018-2023
  • Table 2 Infant Population 2018-2023
  • Table 3 Female Population by Age 2018-2023
  • Table 4 Total Population by Age 2018-2023
  • Table 5 Households 2018-2023
  • Table 6 Forecast Infant Population 2023-2028
  • Table 7 Forecast Female Population by Age 2023-2028
  • Table 8 Forecast Total Population by Age 2023-2028
  • Table 9 Forecast Households 2023-2028
MARKET DATA
  • Table 10 Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 11 Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 12 NBO Company Shares of Retail Tissue and Hygiene: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 13 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Tissue and Hygiene: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 14 Penetration of Private Label in Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 15 Distribution of Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 16 Distribution of Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Format and Category: % Value 2023
  • Table 17 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 18 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
MENSTRUAL CARE IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • 2023’s value growth driven by inflation
  • Tampons losing out to other formats
  • Reusable aspects of menstrual care on the rise
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Stable performance expected over the forecast period
  • Slim/thin/ultra-thin towels with wings expected to perform best
  • Sustainability set to gain stronger momentum
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 19 Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 20 Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 21 Retail Sales of Tampons by Application Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 22 NBO Company Shares of Retail Menstrual Care: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 23 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Menstrual Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 24 Forecast Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 25 Forecast Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
NAPPIES/DIAPERS/PANTS IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Positive demand across the category in 2023 due to essential nature
  • Private label gains further ground in inflationary environment
  • E-commerce makes subscription formats possible
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Nappies/diapers/pants set for modest growth over the forecast period
  • Sustainability to remain important
  • Omnichannel approach expected to increase
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 26 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 27 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 28 NBO Company Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 30 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 31 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RETAIL ADULT INCONTINENCE IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Further dynamic growth rates for retail adult incontinence in 2023
  • UK’s ageing population crucial for category growth
  • Consolidated competitive landscape
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Solid demand predicted for retail adult incontinence over forecast period
  • Demographic factors to play a pivotal role in forecast growth
  • Sustainability and reusable alternatives on the rise
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 32 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 33 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 34 NBO Company Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 35 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 36 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 37 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RX/REIMBURSEMENT ADULT INCONTINENCE IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Further declines as category faces strong competition from retail
  • Long waiting times at National Health Service leads to lower demand
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Further volume declines expected over the forecast period
  • Local consumers to continue turning to retail products
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 38 Sales of Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence: Total Value MSP 2018-2023
  • Table 39 Sales of Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence: Total Value MSP Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 40 Forecast Sales of Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence: Total Value MSP 2023-2028
  • Table 41 Forecast Sales of Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence: Total Value MSP Growth 2023-2028
WIPES IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Inflation is the main reason for wipes’ value growth in 2023
  • Varying performances across the category
  • Private label wipes remain important in inflationary environment
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Wipes set for positive performance over the forecast period
  • Multifunctional products expected to gain further traction
  • Legislation to potentially impact wipes
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 42 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 43 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 46 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 47 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RETAIL TISSUE IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Cost of living continues to impact decisions, but demand remains above pre-pandemic levels
  • Private label prevails in consolidated competitive scenario
  • Consumers demand convenience combined with less waste
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • The challenge of growing in a mature category
  • Retail offline shows its power while e-commerce continues to grow
  • The future of sustainability
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 48 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 49 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 50 NBO Company Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 52 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 53 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
AWAY-FROM-HOME TISSUE AND HYGIENE IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Further dynamic value growth for away-from-home driven by inflation
  • Greater return to normality supports demand
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Away-from-home channel set for future growth
  • Further room for growth in certain categories in mature environment
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 54 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 55 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 56 Sales of Away-From-Home Paper Towels by Type: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 57 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 58 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format and Category: % Value 2023
  • Table 59 Forecast Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 60 Forecast Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028