Tissue and Hygiene in Panama

March 2025
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Overview:

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

Tissue and hygiene in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retail developments
What next for tissue and hygiene?
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
Stagnation of menstrual care sales in 2024 thanks to a decline in the popularity of pantyliners
Essity with its Saba brand retains the lead despite a decline in its value share in 2024
Modern grocery retailers remains the outright leading channel for menstrual care
Prospects and Opportunities
Positive growth of menstrual care thanks to larger consumer base and growing economic prosperity
Low popularity of retail e-commerce for menstrual care sales
Industry players focus on innovation and a variety of claims to attract more middle-income consumers
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 of nappies/diapers/pants sales despite decreasing birth rate
Kimberly-Clark and Procter & Gamble retain the outright lead in nappies/diapers/pants
Supermarkets remains the largest channel for nappies/diapers/pants, while discounters achieves the strongest increase in popularity
Prospects and Opportunities
Growth trend overall for nappies/diapers/pants though the declining birth rate diminishes the popularity of new born nappies/diapers
Kimberly-Clark extends its presence thanks to a new regional logistic hub and further investment in new product development
Emerging brands face significant challenges due to the dominance of Huggies and Pampers
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
Sales growth of retail adult incontinence stems from reduced stigma and higher consumer awareness
The Tena and Attends brands remain the most popular
Modern grocery retailers remains the most important channel for retail adult incontinence in 2024
Prospects and Opportunities
Forecast period growth for retail adult incontinence as consumer product adoption rises
The main brands extend their usage and become increasingly available via the retail e-commerce arms of hypermarkets
Industry players focus on improving brand awareness through innovation
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
Positive growth trend for wipes as the category benefits from further penetration
Kimberly-Clark maintains its lead while Johnson & Johnson achieves the strongest increase in popularity
Supermarkets remains the most important channel for wipes thanks to wide range of products available and low pricing
Prospects and Opportunities
Forecast period growth for wipes as foreign brands and private label increase their penetration
Leading brands invest in infrastructure, brand extensions and sustainability
Widening usage of wipes helps mitigate the declining birth rate
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
Growth of retail tissue in 2024 boosted by an easing of inflation and lower prices
Papelera Istmeña SA leads the category and also achieves the strongest increase in popularity
Supermarkets, discounters and small local grocers are the main distribution channels for retail tissue in 2024
Prospects and Opportunities
Continued growth of retail tissue over the forecast period, driven in the main by toilet paper
Increased differentiation opportunities for private label in retail tissue
Paper towels benefits from more regular usage driven by convenience trend and growing environmental friendliness
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 of away-from-home tissue and hygiene thanks to the popularity of AFH paper towels and AFH toilet paper
Growing popularity of AFH adult incontinence due to ageing population and the presence of these products in the Panamanian healthcare system
Kimberly-Clark Professional remains strong thanks to its extensive range and attractive prices
Prospects and Opportunities
Forecast period growth of away-from-home tissue and hygiene thanks in the main to horeca and tourism
Greater focus on product price as institutions limit their spending and increase their efficiencies
Stabilisation in international raw material prices and economic growth are strong forecast period growth drivers
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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