Tissue and Hygiene in Myanmar

March 2025
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Overview:

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

Tissue and hygiene in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retail developments
What next for tissue and hygiene?
Chart 1 Tissue and Hygiene: Convenience Store
Chart 2 Tissue and Hygiene: Supermarket
Chart 3 Tissue and Hygiene: Small local grocer
Chart 4 Tissue and Hygiene: Small local grocer
Table 1 Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 2 Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 3 NBO Company Shares of Retail Tissue and Hygiene: % Value 2020-2024
Table 4 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Tissue and Hygiene: % Value 2021-2024
Table 5 Penetration of Private Label in Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value 2019-2024
Table 6 Distribution of Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 7 Distribution of Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 8 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 9 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

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Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Rising awareness, distribution expansion, and affordability drive growth
Unicharm dominates the competitive landscape, while Pyo May gains traction through digital engagement
Traditional retail remains the primary distribution channel, while convenience stores and e-commerce expand
Prospects and Opportunities
Marketing and distribution expansion to support sustained market growth
E-commerce growth remains sluggish due to social stigma
Innovations in absorbency technology to enhance product performance
Category Data
Table 10 Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 11 Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 12 NBO Company Shares of Retail Menstrual Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 13 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Menstrual Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 14 Forecast Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 15 Forecast Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Growth driven by rising hygiene awareness and distribution expansion
Unicharm maintains leadership, while Lebay gains momentum in the premium segment
Baby and child specialist retailers lead distribution, while pharmacies expand into regional markets
Prospects and Opportunities
Slower growth anticipated as rising prices impact affordability
Social media and e-commerce to drive purchasing decisions
Product innovation focused on comfort and flexibility
Category Data
Table 16 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 17 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2020-2024
Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2021-2024
Table 20 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 21 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Growth driven by an ageing population and increasing consumer awareness
Unicharm retains leadership, while Certainty gains market share through innovation
Pharmacies dominate distribution, while supermarkets experience slow expansion
Prospects and Opportunities
Expanding consumer base to drive long-term market growth
E-commerce remains a minor channel, with limited potential for rapid expansion
Innovation focused on ease of use and convenience
Category Data
Table 22 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 23 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 24 NBO Company Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2020-2024
Table 25 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2021-2024
Table 26 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Rising demand for functional wipes and antibacterial variants among urban consumers
Market fragmentation and the emergence of mid-range and budget brands
Traditional trade dominates sales, while convenience stores and e-commerce expand
Prospects and Opportunities
Price sensitivity in rural areas expected to impact sales growth
E-commerce expansion to introduce greater product variety
Innovation in formulation and ingredient preferences to shape future trends
Category Data
Table 28 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 29 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 30 NBO Company Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2020-2024
Table 31 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2021-2024
Table 32 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 33 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Rising production costs drive price increases while facial tissues dominate demand
Special Manufacturing Co leads, while Smile brand gains market share through affordability
Traditional trade leads sales, while convenience stores and e-commerce expand their reach
Prospects and Opportunities
Steady demand for tissue products in urban households despite economic pressures
Convenience stores and mini-marts to play a larger role in distribution
Innovation in sustainable tissue production to gain momentum
Category Data
Table 34 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 35 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 36 NBO Company Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2020-2024
Table 37 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2021-2024
Table 38 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 39 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Growth in away-from-home tissue driven by tourism recovery and expanding foodservice sector
Price-sensitive consumers prioritise affordability over product innovation
Product innovation focuses on quality improvement in away-from-home tissue
Prospects and Opportunities
Expansion of away-from-home tissue usage in foodservice and commercial establishments
Expansion of distribution channels, including B2B and e-commerce
Sustainability trends drive demand for eco-friendly away-from-home tissue products
Category Data
Table 40 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 41 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 42 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 43 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene 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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