Tissue and Hygiene in Costa Rica

March 2025
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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Tissue and Hygiene industry in Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica, 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 Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica?
  • Which are the leading brands in Tissue and Hygiene in Costa Rica?
  • How are products distributed in Tissue and Hygiene in Costa Rica?
  • 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 Costa Rica

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 Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Toilet paper demand boosted by the recovery of tourism and stable inflation
Ageing of population supports sales of AFH adult incontinence
Kimberly-Clark Professional dominates with its strong brand recognition
Post-pandemic recovery and government investment in tourism will drive growth
Kimberly-Clark to strengthen its position with new distribution centre
Premiumisation expected to increase
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 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 22 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 23 Sales of Forecast Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 24 Sales of Forecast Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Retail Adult Incontinence in Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Volume growth fuelled by an ageing population and reduced stigma
Essity leads, whilst Walmart leaves
Local health and beauty specialists offer convenience
Growth fuelled by a growing elderly population and increasing education
Potential VAT reduction
Rising popularity of pants
Table 25 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 26 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 27 NBO Company Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2020-2024
Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2021-2024
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Growth supported by price declines
Kimberly-Clark maintains its leadership, benefiting from its manufacturing site in Costa Rica
Supermarkets lead, offering a wide product range
Future growth driven by consumers gaining greater access to more affordable options
Kimberly-Clark to maintain its lead with the opening of a new distribution centre
Pants and e-commerce appeal to higher-income consumers
Table 31 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 32 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 33 NBO Company Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2020-2024
Table 34 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2021-2024
Table 35 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 36 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Menstrual Care in Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Declining use of ‘non-essential’ pantyliners
Essity maintains its lead, using price reductions to combat rising competition from private label
Supermarkets lead, offering a wide range of brands
Moderate growth with new offerings and education
E-commerce expansion
Major players will drive innovation and education
Table 37 Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 38 Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Retail Menstrual Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Menstrual Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 41 Forecast Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 42 Forecast Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Wipes in Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Declining prices drive volume growth in 2024
Kimberly-Clark leads, but loses share to new market entrants
Supermarkets appreciated for their offer of a broad range of products with different price points
Increased competition and price promotions drive growth
Intensifying competition with the influx of cheaper and unknown brands
Specialised products could drive growth
Table 43 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 44 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2020-2024
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2021-2024
Table 47 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 48 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Retail Tissue in Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Price adjustments support volume sales in 2024
Kimberly-Clark benefits from its extensive distribution network
Modern grocery retailers lead, offering a wide range of brands and price points
Rising competition and pressure on prices
Kimberly-Clark to strengthen its position with new distribution centre
Growth for facial tissue and tableware as new brands enter the landscape
Table 49 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 50 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 51 NBO Company Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2020-2024
Table 52 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2021-2024
Table 53 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 54 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value 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
        • AFH Adult Incontinence
          • Retail Light Adult Incontinence
          • Retail Moderate/Heavy Adult Incontinence
        • 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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