Tissue and Hygiene in South Africa

April 2025
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Overview:

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

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 South Africa

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Away-from-home tissue’s growth driven by rising urbanisation, tourism and foodservice
Growth of AFH adult incontinence driven by rising awareness and more affordable options
Competition in speciality away-from-home tissue supports value sales
Away-from-home tissue and hygiene set to register strong growth moving forward
Horeca channel set to support demand over forecast period
Virgin pulp is emerging with business demand for away-from-home tissue demonstrating positive growth
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 South Africa

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Retail adult incontinence records solid growth in challenging economic climate
Established brands dominate despite private label’s growth
Health and beauty specialists dominates distribution
Strong growth predicted due to improving economy and social awareness
Clicks and Dis-Chem prioritise omnichannel strategies within a competitive market
Sustainable and reusable products offer key opportunities for future growth
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 South Africa

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Nappies/diapers/pants display positive growth in value terms despite tough economic climate
Procter & Gamble and Kimberly-Clarke retain lead of nappies/diapers/pants
Supermarkets remains preferred distribution channel in South Africa
Nappies/diapers/pants expected to remain cornerstone of tissue and hygiene sales
Rising e-commerce presence set to support sales over forecast period
Sustainability and innovation set to intensify competition over forecast period
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 South Africa

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Strong growth for menstrual care as consumers seek greater value
Established brands Always and Kotex retain solid lead of menstrual care
Supermarkets dominates distribution, while e-commerce records fast growth
Menstrual care set for consistent growth over forecast period, driven by innovation and increasing awareness
E-commerce likely to record rapid growth due to rising competition and technological advancements
Brands will look to innovate over forecast period in attempt to remain competitive
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 South Africa

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Promotional activity and rewards programmes help drive growth of wipes
Johnson & Johnson leads wipes, while private label appeals to lower-income groups
Supermarkets dominates distribution, with importance of omnichannel strategies rising
Wipes set to record further growth over the forecast period
New ingredients incorporated into facial cleansing wipes set to drive growth
The importance of sustainability force manufacturers to innovate their wipes
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 South Africa

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Solid demand for retail tissue as promotions and loyalty programmes drive growth
Kimberly-Clark and Twinsaver continue to lead retail tissue
Supermarkets leads distribution as competition among large retailers drives growth
Retail tissue expected to record further growth over forecast as essential item
Omnichannel distribution strategy will become increasingly important
Sustainable and biodegradable products to gain greater popularity
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
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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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