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Tissue and Hygiene in Belgium

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  • 60 Pages
  • March 2025
  • Region: Belgium
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2610563
In 2024, sales of tissue and hygiene in Belgium recorded marginal retail value growth, while retail volume declined in categories including menstrual care and nappies/diapers/pants. The market underwent significant changes, primarily influenced by a combination of economic pressures, demographic shifts, and evolving consumer preferences. Ongoing economic challenges, including inflation, led to more cautious consumer spending.

The Tissue and Hygiene in Belgium 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 BELGIUMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Economic pressures and shifting consumer preferences negatively impact sales
  • Procter & Gamble Benelux SA retains its lead, however, share is lost to private label
  • Discounters and non-grocery retailers increase distribution of menstrual care in 2024
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • A retail value and volume decline expected as demographic shifts and reusable products challenge growth
  • Retail e-commerce will become increasingly embraced across the forecast period
  • There is potential for the public sector to intervene more with menstrual care distribution
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 BELGIUMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Retail volume and value continue to be challenged by the declining birth rate in Belgium
  • Private label lead retail volume sales as consumers appreciate affordability
  • Supermarkets lead while retail e-commerce increases its share of sales
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • While retail volume is anticipated to decline, premiumisation will boost value growth
  • Retail e-commerce will play a more important role, offering a wider selection of goods
  • Washable nappies/diapers/pants may gain ground and drive sales across the forecast period
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 BELGIUMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Light incontinence products boost growth, appealing to a broader consumer base
  • Tena retains its lead while expanding its offerings with specialised products for men
  • Convenience retailers and retail e-commerce drive growth as consumers appreciate easy accessibility
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • A steady increase in retail value is set to be driven by the ageing population and rising awareness
  • Retail e-commerce is set to have an increasing role in the distribution of adult incontinence
  • Male products, comfort and the sustainability are set to drive 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 BELGIUMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • The ageing population in Belgium increases demand for RX/reimbursement adult incontinence products
  • Ontex Global benefits from being the main supplier in Belgium
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Ongoing and stable demand will be driven by the ageing population
  • Government initiatives are expected to raise awareness of adult incontinence products
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 BELGIUMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Eco-friendly options and premium features drive retail value growth in wipes
  • Procter & Gamble retains its lead while Carrefour improves its share through its private label range
  • Supermarkets lead while discounters benefit from offering affordable options
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Retail value sales are set to benefit from an ongoing migration to bio-degradable goods
  • Retail e-commerce grows as consumers are set to prioritise convenience
  • Sustainability is expected to drive innovation in wipes, supporting an uplift in growth
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 BELGIUMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Retail volume benefits from price promotions, which lead value sales to decline
  • Sofidel retains its leadership despite losing share to affordable private label goods
  • Discounters gain ground by appealing to cost-conscious consumers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Retail value is set to recover as sustainability and innovation boost sales
  • The rising influence of discounters is expected to shape retail tissue
  • Innovation is set to focus on sustainability and new products formats to drive value growth
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 BELGIUMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Ongoing value growth in AFH tissues despite a range of challenges
  • AFH adult incontinence records a value uplift despite facing demand challenges
  • Innovation in AFH tissue and hygiene prioritises sustainability, hygiene and efficiency
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • AFH adult incontinence and AFH wipers are set to be the strongest performers across the forecast period
  • Health, manufacturing and cleaning services are set to drive ongoing demand for AFH tissue products
  • Innovation is set to focus on sustainability, performance enhancements, and cost-effective solutions
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