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Tissue and Hygiene in Kenya

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  • 44 Pages
  • March 2025
  • Region: Kenya
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2316063
Sales of tissue and hygiene in Kenya rose notably in value terms in 2024, driven primarily by robust consumer demand and increased adoption of disposable hygiene products. In volume terms, the market also experienced moderate growth, driven by continued urbanisation, higher disposable incomes, and the shift away from traditional hygiene products towards disposable alternatives.

The Tissue and Hygiene in Kenya 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.

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

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 KENYAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Increased affordability drives growth in standard towels
  • Affordability boosts market share for emerging local manufacturers
  • Expansion of modern retail and e-commerce reshapes distribution channels
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Government initiatives and inclusivity to drive sustained growth
  • Accelerating growth through e-commerce expansion
  • Innovative product designs cater to sustainability and consumer needs
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 NBO Company Shares of Retail Menstrual Care: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Menstrual Care: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 23 Forecast Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 24 Forecast Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
NAPPIES/DIAPERS/PANTS IN KENYAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Increased adoption and affordability drive growth in nappies/diapers/pants
  • Local and international manufacturers gain share through innovation and affordability
  • Retail evolution boosts supermarkets and small local stores; e-commerce expands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Rising birth rates and local production to propel category growth
  • E-commerce evolution to accelerate category growth
  • Product innovation focused on affordability and enhanced functionality
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 25 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 26 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 27 NBO Company Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 29 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 30 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
RETAIL ADULT INCONTINENCE IN KENYAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Growing awareness amidst social stigma
  • Local production boosts competitive dynamics
  • Retail channels evolve with consumer education and digital growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Educational initiatives to underpin market growth
  • E-commerce channels set to drive future growth
  • Innovation through education and enhanced product features
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 31 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 32 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 33 NBO Company Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 34 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 36 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
WIPES IN KENYAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Strong demand from affluent consumers boosts baby wipes sales
  • Local competition intensifies as affordability shapes market dynamics
  • Expansion of supermarkets reshapes wipes distribution
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Baby wipes expected to sustain growth driven by high-income households
  • E-commerce growth supported by digital adoption
  • Innovation driven by multifunctional product appeal
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 37 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 38 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 41 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 42 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
RETAIL TISSUE IN KENYAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Rising consumer demand boosts retail tissue sales
  • Competitive landscape sees growth through affordability and market penetration
  • Distribution dynamics driven by proximity, convenience, and digital expansion
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Environmental regulations and consumer preferences to drive sustained growth
  • Sustainability and skin care focus reshape product innovation
  • Social media marketing and e-commerce redefine distribution channels
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 43 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 44 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 47 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 48 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
AWAY-FROM-HOME TISSUE AND HYGIENE IN KENYAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Urbanisation and tourism drive away-from-home tissue growth
  • Limited growth in away-from-home adult incontinence amid low awareness
  • Innovation responds to demand for sustainable solutions
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Continued tourism growth to drive away-from-home tissue demand
  • Sustainability interest to challenge cost-sensitive market
  • Public health awareness to drive innovation and growth
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 49 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 50 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 51 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 52 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format and Category: % Value 2024
  • Table 53 Sales of Forecast Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 54 Sales of Forecast Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029