Tissue and Hygiene in Australia

March 2025
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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Tissue and Hygiene industry in Australia with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:

  • Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene
  • Retail Adult Incontinence
  • Nappies/Diapers/Pants
  • Sanitary Protection
  • Wipes
  • Retail Tissue
  • RX/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence

If you're in the Tissue and Hygiene industry in Australia, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Tissue and Hygiene in Australia report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
  • Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
  • Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

  • What is the market size of Tissue and Hygiene in Australia?
  • Which are the leading brands in Tissue and Hygiene in Australia?
  • How are products distributed in Tissue and Hygiene in Australia?
  • How is the rise of e-commerce changing the retail and competitive landscape?
  • How has COVID-19 impacted demand? Where have sales increased due to stockpiling amidst national lockdown?
  • How have enforced home seclusion and social distancing measures following COVID-19 changed usage patterns for Tissue and Hygiene products?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
  • How important will sustainability and recycling be in generating future growth?

Tissue and Hygiene in Australia

Tissue and hygiene in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retail developments
What next for tissue and hygiene?
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
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

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Summary 1 Research Sources

Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Australia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Travel’s recovery and major events drive sales of away-from-home tissue
Growth for AFH adult incontinence amid demographic shift and institutional demand
New ESP policy to drive sustainable procurement for AFH channels
Further growth expected for away-from-home tissue and hygiene, with AFH adult incontinence a strong performer
Digital procurement and automation to help shape AFH supplies in Australia
ESG reporting and the future of away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Australia
Table 19 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 20 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 21 Sales of Away-From-Home Paper Towels by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 22 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 23 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 25 Forecast Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Retail Adult Incontinence in Australia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Increasing awareness of incontinence helps drive category sales
Essity extends lead over Kimberly-Clark
Strong distribution mix between supermarkets and e-commerce
Greater awareness set to expand target audience to younger consumers
Sustainability will be key to future development and innovation
E-commerce helps support access to retail adult incontinence in Australia
Table 26 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 27 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 28 NBO Company Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2020-2024
Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2021-2024
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Australia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Pressure on category as Australia’s birth rate declines
Kimberly-Clark retains dominance of competitive landscape
Supermarkets retains dominance despite falling sales
Sustainability to become a defining feature of Australian brands
Subscription models can help drive future growth through e-commerce
Local brand looks to redefine nappies/diapers/pants
Table 32 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 33 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 34 NBO Company Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2020-2024
Table 35 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2021-2024
Table 36 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 37 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Menstrual Care in Australia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Raising awareness and personalisation to address individual needs
Essity AustralAsia and period poverty
Supermarkets remains dominant distribution channel
Immigration set to support stable demand
Data-driven strategies an opportunity for brand loyalty
Sustainability to retain its importance
Table 38 Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 39 Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 40 Retail Sales of Tampons by Application Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Retail Menstrual Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Menstrual Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 43 Forecast Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 44 Forecast Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Wipes in Australia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Wipes brands align with sustainability and adjustments to evolving expectations
Kimberly-Clark retains lead but smaller brands make gains
Different channels target different consumer segments
Greater awareness among consumers will enhance product segmentation
E-commerce and data are strong resources to drive future growth
Innovation set to drive further sustainability efforts
Table 45 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 46 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 47 NBO Company Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2020-2024
Table 48 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2021-2024
Table 49 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 50 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Retail Tissue in Australia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Cost pressures, sustainability, and distribution dominance shape retail tissue in 2024
Sustainability partnerships and offers
Supermarket dominance and further share gain for e-commerce
Value for money will continue to influence demand for retail tissue
E-commerce and D2C models will slowly change consumer preferences
Sustainability regulations set to propel innovation in local retail tissue
Table 51 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 52 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 53 NBO Company Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2020-2024
Table 54 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2021-2024
Table 55 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 56 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence in Australia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Rising demand but unequal access to products due to regional discrepancies
Cost of reimbursement is rising for local authorities
Increase in budget for the CAPS as demand for rx/reimbursement rises
Continence Foundation of Australia is key for future of rx solutions
Digital innovation in reimbursement schemes reshape incontinence support
Demand for professional guidance can create new avenues for CAPS distribution
Table 57 Sales of Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence: Total Value MSP 2019-2024
Table 58 Sales of Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence: Total Value MSP Growth 2019-2024
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence: Total Value MSP 2024-2029
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence: Total Value MSP Growth 2024-2029
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The following categories and subcategories are included:

Tissue and Hygiene

      • AFH Adult Incontinence
      • AFH Boxed Facial Tissues
        • AFH Napkins
        • AFH Tablecloths
      • AFH Paper Towels
      • AFH Toilet Paper
      • AFH Wipers
        • Light Adult Incontinence
        • Moderate/Heavy Adult Incontinence
        • Disposable Pants
          • Junior Nappies/Diapers
          • New Born Nappies/Diapers
          • Standard Nappies/Diapers
        • Pantyliners
        • Tampons
            • Standard Towels with Wings
            • Standard Towels without Wings
            • Slim/Thin/Ultra-Thin Towels with Wings
            • Slim/Thin/Ultra-Thin Towels without Wings
        • Menstrual Care Including Intimate Wipes
            • Starter Kits/Sweepers/Sticks (Dry Electro-Static)
            • Wipes and Refills (Dry Electro-Static)
              • Cleaning Solution
              • Refill Wipes/Pads
            • Starter Kits/Trigger Device
            • All Purpose Cleaning Wipes
            • Furniture Polish Wipes
            • Toilet Care Wipes
            • Window/Glass Wipes
            • Other Impregnated Wipes
          • Starter Kits/Sweepers/Sticks (Excluding Wipes)
          • Wipes (Excluding Starter Kits/Sweepers/Sticks)
          • General Purpose Wipes
          • Intimate Wipes
          • Baby Wipes
            • Facial Cleansing Wipes
            • Deodorant Wipes
          • Moist Toilet Wipes
      • Paper Towels
        • Napkins
        • Tablecloths
        • Boxed Facial Tissues
        • Pocket Handkerchiefs
      • Toilet Paper
  • Rx/Reimbursement adult incontinence
        • Disposable Pants
          • Junior Nappies/Diapers
          • New Born Nappies/Diapers
          • Standard Nappies/Diapers
        • Pantyliners
        • Tampons
            • Standard Towels With Wings
            • Standard Towels Without Wings
            • Slim/Thin/Ultra-Thin Towels With Wings
            • Slim/Thin/Ultra-Thin Towels Without Wings
        • Menstrual Care Including Intimate Wipes
            • Starter Kits/Sweepers/Sticks (Dry Electro-Static)
            • Wipes and Refills (Dry Electro-Static)
              • Cleaning Solution
              • Refill Wipes/Pads
            • Starter Kits/Trigger Device
            • All Purpose Cleaning Wipes
            • Furniture Polish Wipes
            • Toilet Care Wipes
            • Window/Glass Wipes
            • Other Impregnated Wipes
          • General Purpose Wipes
          • Intimate Wipes
          • Baby Wipes
            • Facial Cleansing Wipes
            • Deodorant Wipes
          • Moist Toilet Wipes
          • AFH Napkins
          • Retail Napkins
          • AFH Tablecloths
          • Retail Tablecloths
          • AFH Boxed Facial Tissues
          • Retail Boxed Facial Tissues
        • Pocket Handkerchiefs
        • AFH Paper Towels
        • Retail Paper Towels
        • AFH Toilet Paper
        • Retail Toilet Paper
      • AFH Wipers

Tissue and Hygiene

This is the aggregation of retail and away-from home tissue and disposable hygiene products as well as Rx/reimbursement adult incontinence.

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